Warriors Acquire Kristaps Porzingis in Blockbuster Trade with Hawks

Golden State sends Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to Atlanta in deal for former All-Star center

Feb. 5, 2026 at 2:31am

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The Golden State Warriors have acquired former All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks in a blockbuster trade that sends Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Hawks. The deal marks the end of Kuminga's five-year tenure with the Warriors, which included a championship in 2022 but was also marked by trade rumors, a contract staledown, and recent benchings.

Why it matters

The addition of Porzingis gives the Warriors a formidable 7-foot-2 center to pair with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson as they make another championship push. However, the trade also signals the end of the Kuminga era in Golden State, as the young forward heads to Atlanta to join Jaylen Johnson.

The details

In the deal, the Warriors will receive Kristaps Porzingis from the Hawks, while sending Jonathan Kuminga, the 7th overall pick in the 2021 draft, and veteran guard Buddy Hield to Atlanta. Kuminga had a rocky tenure with the Warriors, with trade rumors, a contract stalemate, and recent benchings marring his five seasons in Golden State despite winning a title in 2022.

  • The trade was reported on February 5, 2026, just ahead of the NBA's trade deadline.

The players

Kristaps Porzingis

A 7-foot-2 center who was a 2018 NBA All-Star with the New York Knicks. Porzingis has career averages of 17.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game.

Jonathan Kuminga

A 23-year-old forward who was the 7th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Kuminga won a championship with the Warriors in 2022 but had a rocky tenure marked by trade rumors and benchings.

Buddy Hield

A veteran guard who has career averages of 15.5 points per game. Hield has been a key rotation player for the Warriors over the past few seasons.

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What they’re saying

“Porzingis is a perfect fit for the Warriors' system and will give them another dominant big man to pair with Curry and Thompson.”

— Zach Lowe, ESPN Analyst

“Kuminga's time in Golden State had its ups and downs, but he's a talented young player who should thrive in a bigger role in Atlanta.”

— Kendrick Perkins, NBA Analyst

What’s next

The Warriors will look to integrate Porzingis into their lineup as they make a push for another championship, while the Hawks will hope Kuminga can develop into a key piece alongside Jaylen Johnson.

The takeaway

This trade represents a changing of the guard for the Warriors, as they move on from the young Kuminga in favor of the proven Porzingis to bolster their championship aspirations. It's a high-risk, high-reward move that could pay dividends if Porzingis stays healthy and productive.