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The Jonathan Kuminga saga with the Golden State Warriors is finally over.
After Kuminga spent parts of his first five seasons with the Warriors, Golden State is sending the forward to the Atlanta Hawks in a deal for Kristaps Porzingis, according to Shams Charania. Kuminga had been noticeably frustrated by his role with Golden State, and he finally gets a fresh start.
The Hawks, on the other hand, swap out a talented player in Porzingis who has struggled to stay healthy. Atlanta has been active this trade season, and this is only the latest in their roster remake.
Here's a breakdown of the Kuminga trade.
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Jonathan Kuminga-Kristaps Porzingis trade details
Hawks receive:
- F Jonathan Kuminga
- F Buddy Hield
Warriors receive:
- C Kristaps Porzingis
After the Warriors relationship with Kuminga went sour, the team finally trades him to the Hawks, along with Buddy Hield, for Kristaps Porzingis. Kuminga has played just 20 games this season, but averaged 12.1 points and 5.9 rebounds in those games. Hield, meanwhile, has played in 44 games but is averaging a career-worst eight points per game while shooting just 34.4 percent from three.
BREAKING: The Golden State Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/eqNWwCupEZ
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 5, 2026Porzingis, meanwhile, has dealt with health issues, playing in just 17 games this season, but is still averaging over 17 points per game. If he can stay healthy, Porzingis offers a special talent to stretch the floor as a center.
Jonathan Kuminga contract details
Kuminga is currently playing on the first year of a two-year, $46 million deal, but the second year of that contract is a club option for $24 million. If Kuminga fits into the team, the Hawks could choose to pick up the option, or they could decline it and allow Kuminga to hit free agency.
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