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Jonathan Kuminga unintentionally banked in one of the NBA's eight longest shots while attempting a late-third-quarter pass to Jock Landale, delighting Hawks fans as Atlanta beat Dallas 135–120 for their 11th straight victory. Kuminga finished with 16 points and five rebounds off the bench, adding a legendary moment to his Hawks tenure amid his trade deadline move from Golden State.
The Warriors’ swap of Jonathan Kuminga for Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t paid off: Porzingis has missed most games due to a contagious illness, Curry is out with a knee issue, and Kerr walked back earlier POTS chatter, leaving Golden State টo navigate a murky path to the play-in as they try to stabilize a fragile season.
The Golden State Warriors swapped Jonathan Kuminga for Kristaps Porzingis at the NBA trade deadline, a move the column treats as a modest fix that leaves the roster thin beyond Curry and Green while Porzingis carries health concerns (POTS). It criticizes the front office for chasing blockbuster deals instead of steady, incremental improvements and questions whether this path truly strengthens a championship window.
Post-deadline, the Indiana Pacers land Ivica Zubac for a package that could push them toward title contention; Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers face a tougher path after trading key pieces; the Warriors move Jonathan Kuminga to clear room for Kristaps Porzingis, reshaping their young core; the Mavericks are labeled losers for an imbalanced roster and uncertain guard play; the Wizards swing for relevance by pairing Trae Young with Anthony Davis in a bold retooling plan; and Shams Charania becomes the butt of league jokes as deadline chaos unfolds.
The Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, who averages 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game and is on an expiring contract. Kuminga had requested a move due to a limited role, while Hield is averaging 8.0 points per game. Porzingis could slot into Golden State’s lineup alongside Curry, Podziemski, Moody and Green. Separately, the Warriors sent Trayce Jackson-Davis to Toronto for a 2026 second-round pick, and their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo appears over.
Warriors won't trade Jonathan Kuminga for Lakers assets, even a tradable first, and Kuminga is sidelined by a knee bone bruise. Pelicans had interest in Ja Morant, but there are no ongoing talks. The Pistons are listening on Jaden Ivey for a wing upgrade, and the Raptors aim to dip under the luxury tax while adding center depth, eyeing Daniel Gafford, Goga Bitadze, and Day’Ron Sharpe.
Kuminga left with left knee soreness (a minor hyperextension) in the second quarter and did not return as the Warriors lost 123-115 to the Mavericks; Stephen Curry scored 38 with eight 3-pointers, but Golden State couldn’t get enough help after Kuminga’s exit. Dallas leaned on a balanced attack, with Naji Marshall scoring 30 and Cooper Flagg adding 21 points and 11 rebounds to extend their win streak to four. Kuminga had surfaced with a 20-point effort earlier in the week and will be evaluated for an MRI after morning, as Golden State continues to navigate without Jimmy Butler.
Jimmy Butler is reportedly dealing with a torn ACL, acknowledged by his agent, leaving the Golden State Warriors’ title hopes in question. With Butler out, Kuminga could return to the rotation, and the front office reportedly has a full slate of options, including the possibility of trading Butler as they reassess their contenders.
With Jimmy Butler sidelined by a season-ending ACL tear for the Heat, Steve Kerr said Jonathan Kuminga could re-enter the Warriors’ rotation, signaling a potentially larger bench role as Kuminga’s fit improves without Butler. Kuminga has missed 16 games amid a back injury and ongoing trade rumors, and while Kerr’s comment is notable, it’s unclear if the front office–Kuminga relationship has stabilized enough for a regular rotation role.
Golden State is reportedly exploring a Kuminga-for-Gafford trade with Dallas to address the frontcourt, valuing Daniel Gafford as an athletic defensive center and rim-runner, while prioritizing expiring contracts and seeing interest from other teams.
Jonathan Kuminga issued a trade demand, but Warriors coach Steve Kerr and veteran stars Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, and Jimmy Butler said the situation isn’t a distraction as Golden State beat New York 126-113. With the February 5 trade deadline looming, teams like the Kings, Lakers, and Mavericks are interested, Kuminga’s injury-plagued and fluctuating role has cooled his market, and Kerr stressed the relationship is fine while Green expressed confidence he’ll reach his potential wherever he lands.
Jonathan Kuminga's demand to be traded deepens a drawn-out clash with the Warriors, illustrating a failed two-track plan to stay competitive with a young core while Stephen Curry remains elite, as Wiseman and Moody underperform or move on, leaving the franchise in a tedious, unresolved stalemate.
After a 126-113 win over the Knicks, Curry and Green say Kuminga’s trade rumors aren’t a distraction as the Warriors ride a late-season surge; Kuminga reportedly demanded a trade and hasn’t played since Dec. 18 amid a rocky relationship with Kerr, while GS sits eighth in the West with a 10-4-? stretch and hosts the Hornets next.
With the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline approaching, Jonathan Kuminga reportedly demanded a trade from the Warriors, though no deal is imminent as Golden State weighs fit and salary implications; Sacramento, Dallas and even the Lakers have been connected. Separately, Ja Morant is pushing to join Miami, with preliminary discussions but no escalation yet, and Morant’s camp cites Miami’s structure and Spoelstra as appealing. Anthony Davis trade chatter persists, with Rich Paul pursuing a path out of Dallas before the deadline, though the Mavericks aren’t rushing to move him; several other rumored targets (Porter Jr., Okongwu, Murphy) are percolating as teams posture for leverage.
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has publicly requested a trade after months of tension, now eligible to be dealt. He signed a two-year, $46.8 million contract with a team option but has fallen out of Golden State’s rotation and hasn’t played since December 18, complicating the asking price. The Warriors are prioritizing expiring salaries in any deal, while teams such as Sacramento, Dallas and the Lakers have shown varying levels of interest. Most expect a trade before the February 5 deadline, though some believe Golden State could wait until summer for a potentially better return as the situation remains fluid.