"Jonathan Kuminga has been cast in many roles during his eventful Warriors career. A 2021 lottery pick with limitless potential. A rookie who played spot playoff minutes for the 2022 champions. An inconsistent scorer who oscillated between starting and the bench for the better part of four years. A restricted free agent seemingly on the verge of leaving this summer before agreeing to a two-year, $46 million deal."
"A starter for the first 12 games of the season, briefly showing the all-around passing, defense and rebounding talent the team has long sought from him, before he regressed into old habits. And now, with his trade restriction being able to be lifted Thursday, Kuminga has spent his assumed last days with the organization as a benchwarmer who is expected to be dealt to another franchise."
"Kuminga has been a healthy scratch in 13 of the past 14 games, and will likely not see a second of playing time for the 11th consecutive game when the Warriors play the Kings on Friday night. Coach Steve Kerr has said all of the right things, maintaining that Kuminga could still earn another role on the team despite all evidence pointing toward the contrary."
Jonathan Kuminga was the 2021 lottery pick with high potential and played spot playoff minutes for the 2022 champions. He has been an inconsistent scorer who alternated between starting and the bench across four seasons. Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $46 million deal after nearly leaving as a restricted free agent. He started the first 12 games this season and briefly displayed passing, defense and rebounding, but then regressed. With his trade restriction lift imminent, he has been a healthy scratch in 13 of 14 games and likely will miss an 11th consecutive game. Reports list Sacramento as the frontrunner, with Brooklyn and New Orleans also interested.
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