"But sitting in the interview room after Wednesday's practice, Kerr, for the first time this season, acknowledged the possibility that Kuminga could be traded after Jan. 15. You'd have to ask him, you know, for his feelings, Kerr said. I can imagine it's not easy for him, and we've talked about the situation. My desire for JK is for him to become the best player he can possibly be, regardless of where he ends up, whether its here or elsewhere."
"Kerr echoed that sentiment, and also took blame for how the situation one that appears hurtling inevitably toward a trade has unfolded. It's the combinations, the fit, all that stuff has been going on for a few years, and I'm not going to shy away from that. I think it's pretty obvious, Kerr said. I do feel for him, that he has been sort of at the whim of my decision-making based on, you know, what I want to see out there from our team."
Steve Kerr has expressed that he enjoys coaching Jonathan Kuminga and views him as an integral part of the roster. Kuminga signed a two-year, $46 million deal after a protracted summer negotiation during which his agent publicly criticized Kerr's coaching methods. Kuminga's role and minutes have fluctuated, including a game in Chicago in which he did not play. Kerr acknowledged the possibility of a trade after Jan. 15 and said he wants Kuminga to reach his full potential whether here or elsewhere. Kerr accepted responsibility for lineup fit and decision-making that affected Kuminga, noting a decline after a strong preseason.
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