Most reports state that the front office of the Golden State Warriors doesn’t see a bright future with Jonathan Kuminga.
They might sign him to a new deal, but there is no doubt that they’re looking to move on from him soon.
However, the men he plays with are very fond of Kuminga, and they have been asking the team to bring him back.
“Over the last few weeks, the Warriors veterans — Curry, Green, and Butler — have all communicated with the Dubs’ brain trust to get a deal done, sources said. All three stars want Kuminga back on the roster, as his athleticism, durability, and production can’t be replicated. If lost, Kuminga’s void will be felt throughout the 82-game season,” Brett Siegel reported.
Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green all want Jonathan Kuminga back on the Warriors and believe he can help them compete, per @BrettSiegelNBA
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Last season, Kuminga averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists on 45.4 percent from the field.
He only played in 47 games and was on the court for 24.3 minutes during that time.
In the season before, he was in 74 games and started in 46 of those.
2024-25 made it clear that head coach Steve Kerr feels Kuminga doesn’t fit into his regular rotation, and he wasn’t calling on him often.
Understandably, that was frustrating for Kuminga, and it made the situation even worse.
He wants to be an All-Star, a player who is in every game and has more responsibilities.
But the Warriors simply aren’t willing to commit to him in the ways that he wants.
However, perhaps things can be different if he comes back.
If he can produce a lot, buy into the team completely, and keep the support of his fellow players, Kuminga might play a lot more often.
He has the support of other Warriors, which is a huge help.
If anyone can convince the front office to bring Kuminga back, it’s these men.
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