Steve Kerr and Warriors express support for Jonathan Kuminga ahead of Atlanta reunion

Steve Kerr said he and the Warriors want the best for Jonathan Kuminga as Golden State prepares to face his new team in Atlanta; Kuminga was traded to the Hawks before the deadline and has seen more playing time there.

Steve Kerr continues to voice support for Jonathan Kuminga as the Warriors prepare to play the Atlanta Hawks. The two sides parted ways after Kuminga requested a trade and was sent to Atlanta with Buddy Hield in exchange for Kristaps Porziņģis. Kerr spoke about the situation after a practice in Detroit and emphasized empathy for Kuminga’s development path. The upcoming game in Atlanta is being framed in the story as a notable reunion between coach and former player. Key facts: - Jonathan Kuminga was traded to the Atlanta Hawks along with Buddy Hield in a deadline deal that brought Kristaps Porziņģis to Golden State. - Steve Kerr said he and the Warriors want the best for Kuminga and that he still follows box scores to see how former players are doing. - Kuminga played more minutes with Atlanta, totaling 44 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists in his first two games as a Hawk, and has averaged over 20 minutes per game during his early Atlanta tenure. - Kerr described the trade as circumstantial and said the change of scenery could benefit both teams; he noted Porziņģis has a clearer role with the Warriors when healthy. - Kuminga missed a recent game against the Houston Rockets because of a lingering knee issue, according to the article. Summary: Kerr’s comments underline a sympathetic view of Kuminga’s move and a hope that the trade provides the right setting for development. Golden State will face Atlanta in what the article describes as a reunion, while both teams continue to monitor how the incoming players perform and whether they stay healthy. The on-court meeting in Atlanta is the next scheduled moment for the two parties to see one another in competition.