Overview

• Jonathan Kuminga was benched in the Warriors' regular-season finale and play-in victory, with no minutes logged in either must-win game.
• Steve Kerr cited incompatibility between Jimmy Butler and Kuminga in lineups, emphasizing the need for spacing and 'winning combinations.'
• Kuminga’s representatives have expressed frustration over his diminished role, calling it disrespectful after consecutive DNPs.
• Insiders and analysts suggest Kuminga is unlikely to re-sign with the Warriors, with growing speculation about his departure in restricted free agency.
• Jimmy Butler has emerged as the focal point of the Warriors’ playoff push, delivering standout performances that solidified his role in the rotation.