Jonathan Kuminga gets fresh start with Hawks after Warriors trade

NBA insider reveals the former Warriors forward is in good spirits with his new team

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Jonathan Kuminga's trade from the Golden State Warriors to the Atlanta Hawks came later than expected, but the decision to move on was clearly necessary. According to Warriors insider Anthony Slater, Kuminga is 'very happy and settling in' with his new team. Kuminga, who was the 7th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, fell out of favor with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and became a restricted free agent after the 2024-2025 season. The Hawks acquired Kuminga, who is currently nursing an injury, and are looking forward to seeing the former top 10 pick in action within their system.

Why it matters

Kuminga's trade from the Warriors to the Hawks represents a fresh start for the young forward, who struggled to find consistent playing time in Golden State's deep rotation. The move to Atlanta gives Kuminga an opportunity to showcase his skills and potentially earn a more prominent role on a team looking to build for the future.

The details

Kuminga was the 7th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft after starting his pro career with the NBA G League Ignite program. He averaged 16.9 minutes per game off the bench for the Warriors, shooting 50% from the field and averaging 12.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and nearly one steal per game over his five-year tenure in Golden State. However, Kuminga eventually fell out of favor with head coach Steve Kerr and became a restricted free agent after the 2024-2025 season, leading to the trade to the Hawks.

  • Kuminga was traded from the Warriors to the Hawks during the 2025-2026 NBA season.
  • Kuminga is currently nursing an injury and has missed the first three games since the trade occurred.

The players

Jonathan Kuminga

A 24-year-old forward who was the 7th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and spent the first five seasons of his career with the Golden State Warriors.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors, who Kuminga fell out of favor with leading to the trade.

Anthony Slater

A Warriors insider who provided a positive update on Kuminga's transition to the Atlanta Hawks.

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What they’re saying

“From everything I've heard, he is very happy and settling in in Atlanta.”

— Anthony Slater, Warriors insider

What’s next

Kuminga is currently nursing an injury, so the Hawks are looking forward to seeing the former top 10 pick in action within their system once he is healthy.

The takeaway

Kuminga's trade to the Hawks represents a fresh start for the young forward, who struggled to find consistent playing time in Golden State's deep rotation. The move to Atlanta gives Kuminga an opportunity to showcase his skills and potentially earn a more prominent role on a team looking to build for the future.