Golden State Warriors Deal Jonathan Kuminga to Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis.
The Golden State Warriors have made a surprise move by trading young forward Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for veteran big man Kristaps Porzingis. According to ESPN, the deal was finalized on Wednesday night, with Kuminga joining Hield on the move to Atlanta.
Kuminga's time with the Warriors has come to an end after he struggled to regain his form following a ACL injury suffered by Jimmy Butler. The 23-year-old forward averaged just 12.5 points per game over five seasons, but was still seen as a key contributor off the bench. However, Kuminga's future with the Warriors looked increasingly uncertain after January 15, when he was on the free agency market.
The move marks a significant shift for the Warriors, who have opted to bring in Porzingis as a replacement for Kuminga. The 7-foot-3 big man will reunite with former front-court teammate Al Horford, who played alongside him on the Boston Celtics' championship team last season. Porzingis has averaged just 17.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game this season, but his championship experience is seen as a significant addition to the Warriors.
In return for Kuminga, the Warriors have sent sharpshooter Buddy Hield to Atlanta, along with rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis, who was acquired from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick from the LA Lakers. The deal gives the Hawks a boost on offense and defense, as they look to challenge in the Eastern Conference.
The move is seen as a significant coup for the Warriors, who have struck a balance between youth and experience. With Porzingis leading the charge, the Warriors are now well-equipped to compete with the best teams in the West. However, Kuminga's exit marks the end of an era for the young forward, who will be remembered fondly by Golden State fans as a key contributor off the bench during their 2022 NBA Championship run.
The Golden State Warriors have made a surprise move by trading young forward Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for veteran big man Kristaps Porzingis. According to ESPN, the deal was finalized on Wednesday night, with Kuminga joining Hield on the move to Atlanta.
Kuminga's time with the Warriors has come to an end after he struggled to regain his form following a ACL injury suffered by Jimmy Butler. The 23-year-old forward averaged just 12.5 points per game over five seasons, but was still seen as a key contributor off the bench. However, Kuminga's future with the Warriors looked increasingly uncertain after January 15, when he was on the free agency market.
The move marks a significant shift for the Warriors, who have opted to bring in Porzingis as a replacement for Kuminga. The 7-foot-3 big man will reunite with former front-court teammate Al Horford, who played alongside him on the Boston Celtics' championship team last season. Porzingis has averaged just 17.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game this season, but his championship experience is seen as a significant addition to the Warriors.
In return for Kuminga, the Warriors have sent sharpshooter Buddy Hield to Atlanta, along with rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis, who was acquired from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick from the LA Lakers. The deal gives the Hawks a boost on offense and defense, as they look to challenge in the Eastern Conference.
The move is seen as a significant coup for the Warriors, who have struck a balance between youth and experience. With Porzingis leading the charge, the Warriors are now well-equipped to compete with the best teams in the West. However, Kuminga's exit marks the end of an era for the young forward, who will be remembered fondly by Golden State fans as a key contributor off the bench during their 2022 NBA Championship run.
. Golden state just dropped the biggest bombshell of the offseason and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it lol . they're basically admitting that Jonathan Kuminga's career is toast after all those injuries 
. and now they're giving away their best young player for a washed-up guy like Porzingis 
. like, what was going through the Warriors' minds? did they really think Kristaps was gonna magically regain his form or something? 
also, I'm loving how they're passing up Kuminga's championship experience for Buddy Hield and Trayce Jackson-Davis... yeah right, because nothing says "championship winner" like a guy who can barely shoot the rock 
. all in all, this trade is a total head-scratcher 
. Plus, Hawks just gave up a lot to get him and Buddy Hield is gone 
. I think Warriors are trying to recoup some youth in their lineup but this could be a case of they're throwing good money after bad 
. The Eastern Conference is gonna have some tough competition this year...I'm not buying into the hype 
oh man I'm so hyped about this trade!!! the warriors just got so much better with porzingis on board 
and i gotta say, kuminga's exit isn't entirely unexpected considering he hasn't been the same since his acl injury 
but still it's a shame to see him go 
he was such a key contributor off the bench during their 2022 championship run 
and now he gets to join hield in atlanta, who knows what kind of magic they'll make together 
can't wait to see how the warriors play with porzingis leading the charge 
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just saw that Jonathan Kuminga is done at Golden State... thinks he got benched because of Butler's injury and now he's being traded for Porzingis 
by getting porzingis! he's got that championship pedigree and now they've got a solid big man to pair with al horford 
. but i'm also feeling for kuminga - 12.5 points per game is no joke 
. at least he'll be remembered fondly by warriors fans 
. And let's be real, Porzingis is a beast on the court, can't wait to see him dominate alongside Al Horford 
they're like two big men from different eras now lol 
i mean, it's a risk but it could pay off big time 
but can't help feel like Hield's gonna get lost in Atlanta... they need someone with some scoring punch. 
... and trayce jackson-davis is fire 
. It's always tough seeing players leave, but I guess it's all part of the game 
. Now we get to see what Kuminga does next, hopefully he finds his footing elsewhere 
. He had some great moments with the Warriors especially during that 2022 championship run 
. I'm not sure if this move will pay off for them... Porzingis is a big man, no doubt about it 
️, but he's got some mileage on him too 
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. Kuminga's exit is sad tho 
. But I'm all about youth and experience balance 
, this trade is gonna be epic! 
. I think the Warriors are trying to chase a championship again and this deal might just be the boost they need 
. But I gotta feel bad for Kuminga, dude had some rough times with that ACL injury and couldn't get his game going again 
this trade is all about finding that perfect balance between youth and experience, and i think the warriors nailed it