Even after signing a new contract, the media will likely keep an eye on Jonathan Kuminga throughout the season.
The feud between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga has ended with the star agreeing to a two-year, $48.5 million contract.
Unfortunately, even after the signing was officially announced, experts believe that Kuminga’s situation is still not resolved.
Head coach Steve Kerr’s comments about Kuminga only hinted at more tension. Amidst the turmoil, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy decided to address the rumors.
Currently, Kuminga remains the center of trade rumors, with many expecting him to be traded mid-season.
Obviously, these rumors could be a problem if they distract Kuminga during the regular season. Additionally, it could ruin the Warriors’ chemistry, which Dunleavy doesn’t count on.
“A lot of things happen during a season. Rumors and everything else and the players have to deal with that. You can’t go through a season without distractions, but I don’t think the JK thing will carry over into the season.”
“That’s surprising to me,” Dunleavy admitted on 95.7 The Game.
It’s great to see the Dubs GM expressing confidence that Kuminga and the rest of the team will approach the season with the utmost professionalism.
Kuminga’s situation is one. The more concerning prediction for the Warriors during the 2025-26 NBA season is the decline of superstar Stephen Curry.
However, the Warriors GM made this prediction while supporting the superstar who is the cornerstone of the team.
“What does it mean for him to slow down? People have been predicting him to slow down for the last three or four seasons, but he hasn’t done that,” Dunleavy said.
Granted, Curry hasn’t experienced a drastic decline, but he’s 38 years old and definitely in the twilight years of his NBA career. With that in mind, Dunleavy predicted a realistic deadline for Steph’s prime.
“We expect more of the same. We don’t take it for granted, but the way this man takes care of himself…
“We think he has at least another year, two years, three years, whatever it is, but definitely this year,” Dunleavy concluded.
Last season, Curry averaged less than 25.0 PPG for a full season for the first time since 2015-16, but Warriors leadership has full confidence in his abilities.