Reappearing in the Warriors team a few days ago following Jimmy Butler’s injury, after being sidelined for more than a month, Jonathan Kuminga was once again sidelined by Golden State. Eager to use him in a trade, the franchise preferred not to play him to avoid injury. And, on the day of the trade deadline, which marks the end of the transfer window in full season in the NBA, the Californians found a buyer for the one who was drafted in 2021. In fact, the guard and/or winger is leaving the Bay for the East. He was sent to Atlanta with Buddy Hield. In exchange, Golden State gets Kristaps Porzingis.
While he was expected in Milwaukee to be part of an exchange with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jonathan Kuminga will go to the East, but to Atlanta. A franchise in full reconstruction after the departure of Trae Young. With the Hawks, the Congolese will look for a new takeoff, he who has averages of 12.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 20 games played this season. Atlanta, currently 9th in the Eastern Conference, is fighting for a place in the play-offs.
At Golden State, a mixed record
From his first years in the NBA, Jonathan Kuminga was NBA champion (2022). The winger very quickly showed remarkable abilities, both technically and physically. His teammates Draymond Green and Steph Curry have always praised his qualities. Its progress has also been significant over the years: 9.3 points on average in 2021-2022 for 70 games played; 9.9 points in 67 games in 2022-23; 16.1 points in 74 games in 2023-2024, and 15.3 points in 47 games in 2024-2025. However, Steve Kerr always had problems offering him the opportunity to be essential in the 5 major, explaining that the player was not “compatible” with his system.
From now on, it will be in Atlanta that Jonathan Kuminga will show his talent. And perhaps be one of the strong men of the NBA in the coming years…
