NBA: Jonathan Kuminga leaves Golden State

Reappeared in the Warriors team a few days ago following the injury of Jimmy Butler, after being sidelined for more than a month, Jonathan Kuminga was again benched by Golden State. Eager to use him in an exchange, the franchise preferred not to play him to avoid injury. And, on the day of the trade deadline, which marks the end of the transfer window in the middle of the NBA season, the Californians found a buyer for the one that was drafted in 2021. Indeed, the back and/or winger leaves the Bay for the East. He was sent to Atlanta with Buddy Hield. In exchange, Golden State recovers Kristaps Porzingis.

While he was expected in Milwaukee to be part of an exchange with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jonathan Kuminga will go to the East, but in Atlanta. A franchise in full reconstruction after the departure of Trae Young. With the Hawks, the Congolese will be looking for a new flight, he who displays averages of 12.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 20 games played this season. Atlanta, currently 9th in the Eastern Conference, is fighting for a spot in the playoffs.

At Golden State, a mixed record
From his first years in the NBA, Jonathan Kuminga was an NBA champion (2022). The winger quickly showed remarkable dispositions, both technically and physically. His teammates Draymond Green or even Steph Curry have always praised his qualities. His progression has also been significant over the years: 9.3 average points in 2021-2022 for 70 games played; 9.9 points in 67 games in 2022-2023; 16.1 points in 74 games in 2023-2024, and 15.3 points in 47 games in 2024-2025. However, Steve Kerr has always had problems offering him the opportunity to be unavoidable in the major 5, explaining that the player was not "compatible" with his system.

From now on, it will be in Atlanta that Jonathan Kuminga will show his talent.