Kristaps Porziņģis-Jonathan Kuminga trade grades: Warrior...

What’s Happening

Listen up: The Warriors get their big man and Jonathan Kuminga finally has a new home Kristaps Porziņģis-Jonathan Kuminga trade grades: Warriors, Hawks take upside swings The Warriors get their big man and Jonathan Kuminga finally has a new home By Sam Quinn Feb 5, 2026 at 12:40 am ET • 6 min read Join the Conversation comments It’s been five long years in Golden State, and the Jonathan Kuminga saga is officially over.

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly trading Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porziņģis. This deal seemingly puts an end to Golden State’s pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo , according to Charania . (yes, really)

Reports had indicated that the Warriors hoped not to include Jimmy Butler ‘s max contract in a deal, which would have meant using contracts like Kuminga’s, Hield’s and Draymond Green ‘s to make a deal.

The Details

With this deal now made and the Bucks having turned down Golden State’s picks-based offer, the Warriors moved on to another target. The Hawks, meanwhile, continue their retool their second former All-Star of the season.

With Trae Young gone as well, the Hawks no longer have a single fully guaranteed contract on their books for next season belonging to a player above the age of 27. The youth movement is fully on, so let’s grade this deal for both sides.

Why This Matters

Golden State Warriors: B After five years of inconsistent playing time in a system that he didn’t fit within, Kuminga no longer held meaningful trade value. There were reports over the summer that Sacramento was willing to give up a lottery-protected first-round pick for him, but any hope of a deal there seemingly passed when the Kings landed De’Andre Hunter . He had essentially become little more than matching salary, and with the odds of an Antetokounmpo deal seeming low, the Warriors moved on.

This could change the dynamics of the sport going forward.

Key Takeaways

• Now, if this were a healthy Porziņģis, Golden State would get an A+.
• The Warriors have spent years looking for this sort of player.
• Part of the motivation of signing Al Horford this offseason was the need to pair Draymond Green with a center who can shoot.

The Bottom Line

The Warriors have spent years looking for this sort of player. Part of the motivation of signing Al Horford this offseason was the need to pair Draymond Green with a center who can shoot.

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