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After trade deadline, Warriors’ Kerr wishes he had done ‘better job’ with Kuminga
Warriors traded Kuminga due to fit and injury concerns, acquiring Porzingis for his rim protection and $30 million expiring contract, aiming for roster flexibility, coach Kerr said.
- On Thursday, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said in Phoenix he wished he'd done a better job with Jonathan Kuminga after trading him and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis.
- Kuminga's development showed bright early stretches but he never secured a steady starting role, as the Golden State Warriors organization struggled to develop the raw 18-year-old wing.
- Despite a $22.5 million contract, Kerr routinely removed Kuminga from the rotation and gave him DNPs, with the player missing 101 of 379 games and playing just six since December.
- From a roster perspective, the deal gives Golden State Porzingis's $30 million expiring contract, which Kerr believes can be impactful despite his health concerns and 17-game season.
- Onsi Saleh believes Kuminga can thrive in Atlanta, citing his 20.6-point average in 53 high-minute games and a 20.8-point stretch last year, despite health concerns.
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After trade deadline, Warriors’ Kerr wishes he had done ‘better job’ with Kuminga
PHOENIX – Facing a room packed with reporters, live recorders and rolling cameras at Mortgage Matchup Center a few hours after Thursday’s trade deadline, Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed regret over how things turned out after the Warriors dealt Jonathan Kuminga. On Wednesday evening, the Warriors agreed to terms with the Hawks, sending Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Hawks in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis. No draft picks were involved in…
Bitter truth of Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga era? This was an abject failure
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