Jonathan Kuminga Focused on Hawks' Future After Warriors Trade

Kuminga had a rough outing in his first game against his former team since the trade

Mar. 22, 2026 at 11:40am

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Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga didn't want to dwell on old drama following his first game against the Golden State Warriors since his trade from the team. Kuminga said he's "not worried about the past" and is "very happy" where he's at now with the Hawks. Despite a poor individual performance, Kuminga's scoring and shooting numbers have improved since the trade.

Why it matters

The trade of Kuminga from the Warriors to the Hawks was seen as a bit acrimonious, with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr acknowledging they "couldn't quite offer him what he needed." Kuminga's comments and performance in this game provide insight into how he has moved on from that situation and is focused on building something new with the Hawks.

The details

In the Hawks' 126-110 win over the Warriors, Kuminga had two points on 1-of-9 shooting, along with four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes of action. This was his worst performance in a Hawks uniform so far, but he has shown improvement in his scoring average (13.0 points) and shooting percentages (50.0% overall, 46.7% on threes) since the trade.

  • The Hawks took control in the third quarter, outscoring the Warriors by 19 points, and secured the win on Saturday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Jonathan Kuminga

A 23-year-old forward for the Atlanta Hawks who was traded from the Golden State Warriors earlier this season.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors, who acknowledged they "couldn't quite offer Kuminga what he needed" during his time with the team.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not worried about the past. I'm very happy where I'm at. Our goal is to get whatever we want to get. And that comes up to us as a team, and I think that's just my main focus going forward throughout my whole career, throughout me and my teammates here. So whatever is being said, or whatever's going on, that's not my problem anymore. I'm into the next chapter with my teammates and we're trying to build something here.”

— Jonathan Kuminga

“We were a championship team — he needed really a lot of freedom and 35 minutes to make mistakes and grow and learn because he came in with very little experience, and we just couldn't offer him that — bottom line.”

— Steve Kerr, Warriors Head Coach

The takeaway

Kuminga's comments and performance in this game show that he has moved on from the drama of his trade from the Warriors and is focused on building a new future with the Hawks. Despite a rough individual outing, his improved scoring and shooting numbers suggest he is making progress in his development and justifying the Hawks' belief in him.