Overview

• Jonathan Kuminga has been benched for the Warriors' last three games, including their Game 1 playoff win against the Rockets, with no clear plan for his reintegration.
• Steve Kerr praised Kuminga's attitude and readiness but acknowledged that lineups featuring Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green are a better fit for the team's success.
• Trade speculation around Kuminga has intensified, with the Brooklyn Nets and Portland Trail Blazers emerging as potential sign-and-trade destinations this offseason.
• The Warriors face challenges in trading Kuminga due to NBA Base Year Compensation rules, which complicate salary matching in potential deals.
• Reports describe Kuminga as increasingly disengaged, with his camp reportedly frustrated by what they perceive as ongoing disrespect from the organization.