Overview
- Atlanta fans chanted “thank you, Warriors” and the Hawks’ broadcast team questioned Golden State’s choice after Jonathan Kuminga’s latest 20-point, 7-rebound, 3-assist performance in 25 minutes.
- Across his first three Hawks games since the deadline move, Kuminga is averaging roughly 21–22 points, 7–8 rebounds and about 3 assists, contributing to a string of Atlanta wins.
- Golden State traded Kuminga to the Hawks for Kristaps Porziņģis at the February deadline following role friction and reduced minutes for the 2021 No. 7 pick under Steve Kerr.
- Porziņģis has missed most of his early games with the Warriors due to an illness, limiting immediate on-court returns from Golden State’s side of the deal.
- Hawks coach Quin Snyder praised Kuminga’s ball movement and versatility and indicated he can play alongside Jalen Johnson, reinforcing Atlanta’s optimism about his fit.