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It’s hard to get excited about anything related to Jonathan Kuminga’s reunion with the Golden State Warriors.

Instead of a passionate revenge game full of bad blood and blood, all we got from both sides were hugs and uninspired performances. On one end, we got to see a poor performance from the Warriors as they lost to the Atlanta Hawks 126-110. And Kuminga, on the other hand, went 1 of 9 for two points, four rebounds, two turnovers and a -6 plus/minus in 22 minutes.

Unless you enjoyed Dyson Daniels’ 28 points and the Hawks’ 48-16 run between the second and third quarters, the Kuminga-Warriors reunion was mostly chalk and cheese.

“It felt like a normal game,” Kuminga said at his locker after the game. “I’m excited to see my old teammates and some of my guys there. It was great, and I was happy to see them.”

That happiness was visible when Kuminga spent a lot of time after the game congratulating his former teammates, hugging his old coaches and talking to his past veteran teammates. He talked to Stephen Curry for the longest time, the two had a conversation at halfcourt after the game. And in the locker room, Kuminga gave a shout-out to Draymond Green about a good moment they shared when he first entered the game.

“He’s my vet, he’s my OG,” Kuminga said. “You know me and Draymond have always had a great relationship, a brotherly relationship. We were just hanging out.”

Jonathan Kuminga’s relationship with Steve Kerr

Kuminga even leaned over and hugged Steve Kerr, despite the two having disagreements over his role and fit with Golden State. Kerr has always said that the difficulties in their relationship have always been purely basketball and nothing personal, which he reiterated before the game.

Kerr said, “I like Jonathan. We always got along well.” “The basketball part was the hard part. We couldn’t provide him what he needed, and vice versa. We were a championship team – he really needed a lot of freedom and 35 minutes to make mistakes and grow and learn because he came in with so little experience, and we couldn’t offer him that – the basics.”

How Kuminga feels about their relationship is a little more ambiguous. When presented with a condensed version of Kerr’s comments from above, Kuminga shrugged his shoulders and raised his hands.

Kuminga said, “Hey man, listen – whatever they say, you can take it any way you want.” “I’m not worried about the past. I’m here, I’m very happy where I am. I’m doing great. Our goal is to get to where we want to get, and it comes down to us as a team. And I think that’s my main focus moving forward. Whatever is being said or whatever is going on, it’s not my problem anymore. I’m in the next chapter with my teammates, and we’re trying to build something here.”

“I’m here, very happy, doing very well.”

Jonathan Kuminga talks his relationship with the Warriors, thoughts on Kerr’s statements, role with the Hawks and more. pic.twitter.com/HQECqztNl2

-Joseph Dycus (@joseph_dycus) 22 March 2026

Looks like the next chapter is going well so far. Hawks coach Quin Snyder said pregame that Kuminga has tried to fit into what Atlanta wants to do. And what they’ve asked of him is simple, “Defend and run,” Snyder told reporters, adding that Kerr and the Warriors said the same thing to Kuminga during his Golden State tenure.

everyone falls in love in the end

Regardless, while Kuminga and Kerr’s basketball disagreements pushed their relationship to the breaking point, he is still wishing the best for the young forward. As Kerr said, it was never personal between the two. Just an unfortunate situation in which neither side got what they needed.

“We offered him what we could,” Kerr said. “Which was 25 minutes and was a role he didn’t like. And it was never comfortable for either party on the basketball floor… We had our differences in our conversations about basketball, but on a personal level, we’re all here for him. Well-liked in our locker room. And I’m sure people are looking forward to seeing him.”

And based on Kuminga’s warm reception after the game, it looks like the bonds he’s made with Curry, Green and the rest of the Warriors will last even if they go their separate ways.

“I talk to most of them,” Kuminga said. “I try as hard as I can. But we still have great friendships and relationships like they’re my brothers. If they need something I can call them anytime, and if they need something they can call me anytime, so I think that shows a lot. Our relationship is very strong, and at the end of the day we’re brothers.”

乔纳森·库明加与金州勇士队重聚有关的任何事情都很难让人兴奋。

我们从双方那里得到的不是一场充满仇恨的激烈复仇比赛，而是拥抱和平淡的表现。一方面，勇士队的表现很糟糕，他们以 126-110 输给了亚特兰大老鹰队。另一方面，库明加在22分钟内9投1中得到2分、4个篮板、2次失误和-6的正负值。

除非你喜欢戴森·丹尼尔斯的 28 分和老鹰队在第二节和第三节之间打出的 48-16 的高潮，否则库明加与勇士队的重聚大部分都是粉笔画。

“感觉就像一场正常的比赛，”赛后库明加在更衣室里说道。 “很高兴看到我的老队友和我的一些人在那里。太棒了，我很高兴见到他们。”

当库明加在赛后花了很长时间与他的前队友击掌，拥抱他的老教练，并与他过去的老队友交谈时，这种快乐是显而易见的。他与斯蒂芬·库里的交谈时间最长，赛后两人在半场追上来。在更衣室里，库明加大声喊出了德雷蒙德·格林，解释了他第一次上场比赛时他们分享的美好时刻。

“那是我的兽医，那是我的 OG，”库明加说。 “你知道我和德雷蒙德的联系始终存在，兄弟情谊始终存在。我们只是在追赶。”

乔纳森·库明加与史蒂夫·科尔的关系

库明加甚至站起来拥抱了史蒂夫·科尔，尽管两人在他与金州勇士队的契合度和角色方面存在很大差异。科尔一直坚称，他们关系中的困难始终是纯粹的篮球问题，而不是私人问题，他在赛前再次强调了这一点。

“我喜欢乔纳森。我们总是相处得很好，”科尔说。 “篮球部分是最困难的部分。我们无法为他提供他所需要的东西，反之亦然。我们是一支冠军球队——他确实需要很大的自由度和 35 分钟的时间来犯错误、成长和学习，因为他进来时经验很少，而我们就是无法为他提供这一点——底线。”

至于库明加对他们的关系有何看法，那就有点模糊了。当看到克尔上面评论的缩写版本时，库明加耸了耸肩，举起了双手。

“嘿伙计，听着——无论他们说什么，你都可以接受，”库明加说。 “我不担心过去。我在这里，我对自己所处的位置感到非常高兴。我做得很好。我们的目标是达到我们想要达到的目标，这是我们作为一个团队的责任。我认为这只是我未来的主要关注点。无论说什么或发生什么，这都不再是我的问题了。我与队友一起进入了下一个篇章，我们正在努力在这里建立一些东西。“

“我在这里，很高兴，做得很好。”

乔纳森·库明加谈论了他与勇士队的关系、对科尔言论的看法、在老鹰队的角色等等。 pic.twitter.com/HQECqztNl2

— 约瑟夫·戴克斯 (@joseph_dycus) 2026 年 3 月 22 日

到目前为止，下一章似乎进展顺利。老鹰队主教练奎因·斯奈德赛前表示，库明加已经努力适应亚特兰大想要做的事情。斯奈德告诉记者，他们对他的要求很简单，“防守并跑动”，这与科尔和勇士队在金州勇士队任职期间对库明加的要求类似。

所有的爱到最后

无论如何，虽然库明加和科尔的篮球分歧使他们的关系紧张到了临界点，但他仍然祝愿这位年轻前锋一切顺利。正如科尔所坚称的那样，两人之间从来都不是私人的。只是不幸的情况，双方都没有得到他们需要的东西。

“我们为他提供了我们所能提供的一切，”科尔说。 “那是 25 分钟的时间，而且是他不喜欢的角色。篮球场上的任何一方都不舒服……我们就篮球进行了一些对话，我们之间存在分歧，但就个人而言，我们都支持他。在我们的更衣室里很受欢迎。我相信球员们都期待见到他。”

从库明加赛后的热情接待来看，他与库里、格林和勇士队其他球员建立的纽带似乎将在他们分道扬镳时继续存在。

“我和他们中的大多数人交谈过，”库明加说。 “我尽了最大努力。但我仍然拥有很好的友谊和联系，就像他们是我的兄弟一样。如果他们需要什么，我可以随时给他们打电话，如果他们需要什么，他们也可以随时给我打电话，所以我认为这说明了很多。我们的关系非常牢固，最终我们是兄弟。”

The Atlanta Hawks are on an 11-game winning streak, and that’s due to contributions from several players on the team. One of those players is Jonathan Kuminga, who was surprisingly traded to the Hawks at the deadline. Before Kuminga even took the field for the Hawks, many of his teammates were excited about what he could bring to the team, and once he went out and had a strong three-game stretch, those teammates were validated.

Jalen Johnson has spoken highly of Kuminga since joining the team and in an interview with NBA’s Jake Fisher he compared him to a dog ready to attack.

“His mentality…JK is like a puppy ready to be free,” Johnson said. “You can tell by how he’s working, how he’s going about his days. He’s ready to go. He’s ready to do whatever it takes to win. And show that to the rest of the world.”

When Kuminga was with the Golden State Warriors, it felt like he was on a leash and couldn’t do much, which is why many believe Steve Kerr barely played him.

With the Hawks, it feels like Kuminga has more latitude to make mistakes without getting stretched, and that’s only going to boost his confidence.

When he comes in he gives a boost to the second unit, moves the ball and creates contact in the paint for easy points. Quin Snyder has also given him minutes alongside Johnson, and it will be interesting to see how the pair continues to work as the season winds down.

If Kuminga proves to be an important part of the Hawks and fits in with the team for the remainder of the season, there is a chance they could decline his team option and sign him to a longer contract.

The Atlanta Hawks have won 11 consecutive games after Wednesday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks. It was a strong game from newly acquired wing Jonathan Kuminga, who scored 16 points in the win, including an incredible shot from almost full court.

Kuminga has had a solid stint in Atlanta so far after being shipped there along with Buddy Hield from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for big man Kristaps Porzingis, and now, more details are emerging on what could happen in the future between Atlanta and Kuminga.

“There is mutual interest between the Hawks and Jonathan Kuminga in declining his 2026-27 team option worth $24.3 million and agreeing to a long-term contract,” former FullCourtPass report on Twitter, citing a report from NBA insider Jake Fisher.

It certainly makes sense why Atlanta would be interested in keeping the former 2021 lottery selection long-term given his youth, athleticism and potential to get even better. Kuminga is a perfect fit for Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh looking to build a team full of athletic wings who can play multiple positions and switch defensively, and the fact that former number one overall pick Zachary Rishachar is back in his second season could make Kuminga’s long-term contract a sensible option for Atlanta.

Meanwhile, the Hawks have risen up the Eastern Conference standings amid their winning streak, now sitting just 1.5 games out of the fifth seed, though some skeptics are pointing to the lack of quality teams Atlanta has played during their streak as a reason not to take it seriously.

The Hawks will get a chance to test their skills against a playoff-caliber opponent on Friday evening when they go on the road to take on the Houston Rockets.

The Atlanta Hawks are riding a 10-game winning streak, and it’s safe to say that they are one of the hottest teams in the league right now. Their next match is against the Dallas Mavericks, who they have already defeated during the streak, but this time they will be on the road. The Mavericks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers just a few days ago, so no matter what their record says, they won’t be easily eliminated.

The Hawks have been fairly healthy during the streak, but Jonathan Kuminga has been in and out of the lineup due to a left knee problem. This is something that has been going on with the Hawks since before he was involved in the trade, and the team is managing it as best it can.

Here are their standings ahead of their game against the Mavericks.

Jonathan Kuminga’s injury status vs. Mavericks

Kuminga is listed as questionable against the Mavericks, meaning there’s a possibility he could suit up. Before his last game against the Orlando Magic, Kuminga was listed as questionable and was able to play. Earlier in the game, where they faced the Milwaukee Bucks, he was listed as questionable but was ruled out.

The Hawks will be trying to give Kuminga as much rest as possible this season so he can be healthy enough come the postseason.

So far, when Kuminga has been on the field for the Hawks, he has been productive and a big help to their second unit. His rebounding and ability to get to the foul line are keys to his success, and if he can continue to do that, he will continue to get significant minutes on the team.

The only thing is he has to stay healthy, which will go a long way in whatever decision the Hawks make regarding his future.

The Atlanta Hawks are currently on a seven-game winning streak, and they are planning to make it eight when they face off against the Brooklyn Nets. It was the win against the Nets that started their streak, and hopefully they can continue it as they try to climb the Eastern Conference standings.

Jonathan Kuminga was able to contribute to wins in some games, but he missed the last three games due to injury. The injury report initially listed him with left knee soreness, but the Hawks recently changed it to a left knee bone bruise, which sidelined him when he was traded.

Here is Kuminga’s position before the game.

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Jonathan Kuminga’s injury status vs. Nets

Kuminga is listed as questionable against the Nets, meaning he is likely to play. Additionally, he has been listed as questionable for the last three matches and has been subbed out an hour and a half before each game. It is uncertain how serious the injury is, but it is something that has been bothering him for some time and is affecting his ability to step on the court.

The Hawks were able to see what Kuminga can do when he’s on the field, and he showed a little bit of everything in the three games he played. There is no doubt that Kuminga can be a big contributor for the team, especially during this time of the season, and they are hoping he returns soon.

It would also be nice to see more from him on the front office side of the Hawks so they can determine if they want to accept his option when the season ends so he can come back next year.

The Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks will play on Tuesday night. However, Jonathan Kuminga is listed on the injury report, so is he playing tonight?

Kuminga is struggling with a knee injury. Atlanta is monitoring the situation closely. Everything we know about Kuminga’s injury status for tonight’s game vs. the Mavs.

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Jonathan Kuminga’s injury status vs. Mavericks

According to the NBA injury report, Kuminga is currently questionable against the Mavs due to a left kneecap injury.

The 33-31 Hawks are making a push for the postseason. They still have a playoff spot, as Atlanta sits ninth in the Eastern Conference standings. As for the Mavericks, Dallas is 12th in the Western Conference at 21-43.

The Hawks should have a good chance to win at home on Tuesday night, but having Kuminga available will help their situation. As far as the question of whether Jonathan Kuminga is playing tonight against the Mavericks, the answer is probably.

hawks injury report

The Hawks have four players listed on the injury report.

• Jonathan Kuminga (left kneecap injury): doubtful
• Asa Newell (G League on assignment): Questionable
• Keyshawn Gilbert (G League Two-Way): Questionable
• Raze Dennis (G League Two-Way): Out

mavericks injury report

The Mavs have five players listed on the injury report.

• Moussa Cisse (G League Two-Way): Questionable
• John Poulakidas (G League Two-Way): Questionable
• Tyler Smith (G League Two-Way): Questionable
• Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery): Out
• Derek Lively II (right foot surgery): Out

The Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers will play on Saturday night, however, Jonathan Kuminga is listed on the injury report. So, is Kuminga playing tonight against the 76ers?

Kuminga has battled injuries this season, but recently made his debut with the Hawks. Overall, he has played three games with Atlanta since transferring from the Golden State Warriors to the Hawks before the deadline in February.

Everything we know about Jonathan Kuminga’s injury status for tonight’s game vs. the 76ers.

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Jonathan Kuminga’s injury status vs. 76ers

According to the NBA injury report, Kuminga is listed as questionable due to left knee inflammation.

The 32-31 Hawks are ninth in the Eastern Conference standings, while the 76ers are 34-28 and in sixth place in the conference. Saturday night’s matchup should be a competitive affair between the Eastern Conference teams. Kuminga’s final injury status will go a long way in determining the outcome of the game.

As far as the question of whether Jonathan Kuminga is playing tonight against the 76ers, the answer is probably.

hawks injury report

The Hawks have four players listed on the injury report.

• Jonathan Kuminga (left knee inflammation): doubtful
• Raze Dennis (G League Two-Way): Questionable
• Keyshawn Gilbert (G League Two-Way): Questionable
• Asa Newell (G League on assignment): Questionable

76ers injury report

The 76ers have five players listed on the injury report.

• Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee injury recovery brace): Available
• VJ Edgecombe (lumbar injury): doubtful
• Joel Embiid (right oblique strain): out
• Jonny Broom (recovering from right knee surgery): Out
• Paul George (League suspension): Out

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins criticized Steve Kerr following the Golden State Warriors’ decision to trade Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks.

Speaking on the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ Show, Perkins questioned Kerr’s confidence in Kuminga’s ability after the 23-year-old’s strong debut in Atlanta.

“We knew Jonathan Kuminga’s ceiling was high. Steph Curry knew it, Draymond Green knew it, Jimmy Butler knew it. The only guy who didn’t believe it was Steve Kerr.”

The Warriors dealt Kuminga and Buddy Hield to Atlanta in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis, a move that reshaped Golden State’s roster as it attempts to remain competitive in the Western Conference. Kuminga, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, had shown flashes of his athleticism and scoring ability during his time with Golden State, but often played up-and-down minutes within Kerr’s rotation.

Since joining the Hawks, Kuminga has provided immediate production. Through three games – including one start – he is averaging 21.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 26.7 minutes per contest. He has shot 67.7% from the field, 55.6% from three-point range and 77.3% from the free-throw line during that period.

Jonathan Kuminga’s fast start with Hawks prompts scrutiny of Warriors’ decision

Atlanta has won all three games with Kuminga in the lineup, highlighted by a 135-101 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. The Hawks improved to 31–31 on the season and are currently ninth in the Eastern Conference standings.

Perkins’ comments show that several prominent Warriors, including Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, believed in Kuminga’s rise. His comments defined the trade as a missed opportunity for Golden State to further develop the youth within their system.

Meanwhile, the Warriors (31-30) have suffered two consecutive losses, including a 114-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday after blowing a 17-point lead. Golden State continues to search for stability as it slips in the Western Conference standings.

As Kuminga has had early success in Atlanta, the trade has drawn renewed scrutiny, with Perkins openly questioning whether Kerr had maximized the forward’s role before the organization moved on.

On Sunday evening, the Atlanta Hawks picked up their fourth consecutive win with a home win over the Portland Trail Blazers. It was another great game for recent trade acquisition Jonathan Kuminga, who scored 20 points off the bench in his third game since joining the lineup.

Kuminga was recently acquired by the Hawks from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for big man Kristaps Porzingis, and at one point during Sunday’s game, Kuminga threw down a dangerous tomahawk dunk, followed by another contested left-handed slam.

The Hawks announcers saw Jonathan Kuminga wave his hands in the air on the dunk and immediately started clowning for the Warriors to give up on him 😭😭

“Thank you Golden State Warriors! We appreciate it”

“How you give up on a young man with that potential is beyond me.” pic.twitter.com/7faJmMPiI5

– Hater Report (@HaterReport) 2 March 2026

After the epic play, Hawks legend and commentator Dominique Wilkins shouted out the Warriors for their role in the Kuminga deal.

“Thank you to the Golden State Warriors. We appreciate it,” Wilkins said. “…How you give up on a young man with that potential is beyond me.”

Making matters more embarrassing for the Warriors is the fact that Porzingis has played just one game in Golden State, suffering from an illness that also plagued him during his brief stint with Atlanta.

Overall, Kuminga fits the Hawks’ vision of building a team of young, athletic wings who can run the floor and push the ball in transition. It should be noted that Kuminga’s three appearances in Atlanta have come against less than stellar competition, but for Atlanta fans who have endured a disappointing 2025-26 season so far, they are glad they have something to cheer about.

There are certainly concerns about having Kuminga, Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels out of the lineup, especially as it relates to the trio’s ability to drain perimeter shots. However, if they can improve in that department, Atlanta could have an interesting young tandem of versatile wings on their hands.

In any case, the Hawks will look to pick up their fifth consecutive win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.

With the Golden State Warriors trading Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks at the trade deadline, it cannot be denied that it has been a up and down road for the player and the franchise. As fans were expecting the Warriors to trade Kuminga, owner Joe Lacob broke his silence to talk about the deal.

In the trade, Golden State also traded Buddy Hield and received Kristaps Porzingis in return, marking the team’s largest trade as they hope to advance in the playoffs. Lacob Kuminga will speak on the experiment, as his perspective is interesting as he is known to be a big supporter of young players, saying it was “not difficult” to agree to deal with the 23-year-old.

According to The San Francisco Standard, Lacob said, “Everyone believes a lot about it.” “Look, I like him as a player, I like him as a person. … And at times, he showed a lot of potential for us. Just never really worked out to his full potential. And he got injured at an inopportune time.”

Kuminga added, “I think we all knew we had to do something. But we couldn’t just leave it.” “Because he’s a talent, and a lot of people think so. It worked out – we found something we thought was worth doing. Otherwise, we would have kept him.”

Warriors’ Joe Lacob experiment on Jonathan Kuminga isn’t working

While the Warriors were also in Giannis Antetokounmpo talks, the trade with Kuminga and Porzingis was their main deal of the deadline. Kuminga had been with Golden State for five seasons, as Lacob explained how the relationship “didn’t work out.”

“I liked him. I like all of our players. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have gotten them if we didn’t all like them. But you know, it didn’t work out. It looked like it was going to work out. It was going to be that way for a long time,” Lacob said.

The Warriors are looking to improve as their record is 29-27, which will move them into eighth place in the West heading into their next game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.

The Atlanta Hawks made several moves at the trade deadline and in one of those moves, they were able to acquire Jonathan Kuminga from the Golden State Warriors. He did not see much time on the field with the Warriors this season, and although it was mostly due to rotations, he was also injured.

Kuminga has yet to take the field for the Hawks due to his bone bruise and knee hyperextension, and he recently offered an update on his condition.

“Forward Jonathan Kuminga, who suffered a left kneecap injury while playing for Golden State in Dallas on Jan. 22, is progressing in his rehabilitation. He will be reevaluated in approximately a week and an update will be provided at that time,” the Hawks wrote.

Just because Kuminga will be reevaluated in a week doesn’t mean he’ll be back in that time period. There will probably be more standards he needs to overcome before he can get back on the floor, but the good news is that he’s making progress.

When Kuminga is ready to play, he should be a nice addition to the Hawks’ rotation, as he showed during his time with the Warriors that he can use his athleticism to get anywhere on the floor. Unfortunately, his role with the Warriors wasn’t very clear, and it seemed like there was growing tension between the two sides over the past few seasons.

With the Hawks, the hope is that Kuminga can find a consistent role for the remainder of the season, and if he plays well, they may accept his team option and keep him for the future.

There’s a good chance he’ll play behind Jalen Johnson, but there could be some scenarios where head coach Quin Snyder decides to put them on the field together.

聽到金州勇士隊喬納森·庫明加本週提出正式交易請求，沒有人感到驚訝;我們大多數人都預見到了這一點，因為他已經不在教練史蒂夫·科爾的輪換陣容中，並且有一個 即將到期的交易。 ESPN 的布萊恩·溫德霍斯特 (Brian Windhorst) 表示，價值 2430 萬美元的 2026-27 賽季是球隊的選擇，但由於庫明加的交易價值較低，轉會並不容易。

一 西部球隊表達了收購庫明加的濃厚興趣，但報導的報價不符合勇士的標準據 ESPN 的 The Hoop Collective 報導，Windhorst 說道。

“我只想說，真正想要他的球隊是薩克拉門托國王隊。根據安東尼·斯萊特和沙姆斯的報導，他們現在仍然想要他，而勇士隊有他們想要的交易標準，”溫德霍斯特說。 “他們不會做這筆交易。

“可能還有一兩支球隊有興趣，但恕我直言，國王隊並不以思想領袖而聞名，所以當他還是一名受限制自由球員時，人們沒有為他敲門，這說明了什麼？”

由於庫明加本賽季大部分時間都坐在替補席上，沒有任何跡象表明勇士隊即將達成協議，很明顯他的交易價值並沒有那麼高，尤其是距離他正式提出交易請求的日子還剩幾天。

“人們對他沒有強烈的興趣，因為如果有的話，他去年夏天就會被其他人交易或簽下，”溫德霍斯特補充道。 “我是說，為什麼這會引起如此大的恐慌。如果他是一名有價值的球員，苦苦掙扎的勇士隊就會和他比賽。”

對於布萊恩·溫德霍斯特來說，勇士隊在將庫明加培養成一名日常球員方面所付出的努力表明，喬納森的比賽還有更多的不足之處，而大多數球隊都意識到，改變環境是無法解決這一問題的。庫明加已經是他在勇士隊的第五個賽季了。

吉米·巴特勒談勇士隊喬納森·庫明加的交易請求

勇士隊老將吉米·巴特勒在周四以 126-113 戰勝尼克斯隊後對喬納森·庫明加的交易請求做出了反應。巴特勒說，雖然庫明加並不是主教練史蒂夫·科爾的上場時間的必然選擇，但他在勇士隊的更衣室裡是一個受歡迎的人。

管家 贊同的 ESPN 的安東尼·斯萊特 (Anthony Slater) 表示，庫明加是一位理想的隊友，也是最專業的球員。

“這與我們無關。我們喜歡 [Jonathan Kuminga] 在這個更衣室裡。這不會改變，”巴特勒說。“如果他碰巧不在這裡，我們仍然會和 JK 一起搖滾。我替大家說話。我不在乎。我們愛那個人。我祝他在這裡一切順利。我祝愿他無論在哪裡都一切順利。它沒有改變。我們不聽噪音。我希望他不要聽到噪音。他總是帶著微笑進來，做他應該做的事情，成為最終的職業球員。 ”

勇士隊必須在 2 月 5 日——NBA 的交易截止日期——之前採取行動。