The Jonathan Kuminga saga in Golden State is officially over - at least on the court. But the aftershocks of his departure are still rippling through the Warriors’ locker room, and Stephen Curry, for one, sounds like he’s ready to turn the page.
A recent report shed light on some of the behind-the-scenes tension between Kuminga and the Warriors organization, and one particular detail - a complaint that someone close to Kuminga was “taking too much food from the family room” - sparked more eye-rolls than outrage. Kuminga himself responded to the claim with a string of laughing emojis on social media.
Curry, ever the steadying presence, chimed in with a message that said it all: *“I’m sorry bro. This is ridiculous.
Go be great!” *
That one comment from Curry wasn’t just a show of support - it was a clear signal. He’s done with the drama. And you can bet he’s not the only one in that locker room who feels that way.
For years, the Warriors have been trying to figure out how to unlock Kuminga’s potential. The athleticism?
Off the charts. The flashes of brilliance?
Undeniable. But the fit?
That’s where things got complicated. And as the questions kept piling up - about playing time, rotations, and role - so did the tension.
It wasn’t just a basketball issue anymore. It became a distraction.
Head coach Steve Kerr, who’s had a rocky relationship with Kuminga from the jump, might be the most relieved of all. Whether it was philosophical differences, communication gaps, or just a mismatch in expectations, it was clear by the end that the relationship had run its course.
Kerr won’t have to field another postgame question about why Kuminga played 12 minutes instead of 22, or why he was benched in a fourth quarter. That chapter is closed.
And for the Warriors as a whole, there’s a sense of exhale. Kuminga was well-liked by teammates and respected for his work ethic, but the constant swirl of speculation and second-guessing wasn’t helping anyone. Now, both sides get a reset.
Kuminga heads to Atlanta with a clean slate and a chance to prove he can be more than a tantalizing prospect. He’s got the tools - now it’s about consistency, opportunity, and fit. If the Hawks can give him a defined role and some runway, there’s still time for him to become the player many believe he can be.
Back in the Bay, the Warriors are looking to rally after the All-Star break, with Kristaps Porzingis now in the fold and Curry expected to be back from a recent injury. The team’s playoff hopes are hanging by a thread - and with Jimmy Butler’s season-ending injury, the road doesn’t get any easier - but Curry’s not the type to coast through the final stretch. He’s still the heart of this franchise, and he’s going to give everything he’s got, no matter what the standings say.
And at least now, he can focus on the court - not the off-court noise. No more Kuminga questions.
No more drama. Just hoops.