As Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga soars, so does stock of a behind-the-scenes coach
9 months, 1 week ago

As Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga soars, so does stock of a behind-the-scenes coach

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga is still here, having eluded trade talk long enough to emerge as a reliably dynamic force for the Golden State Warriors. He’s starting to use his voice more in all aspects of the game.” Anthony Vereen “He can relate in different ways and communicate in different ways,’’ Moody said. “At some point,’’ he said, “I realized the guy knows what he’s talking about.” One day earlier this season, Vereen slid into a booth at Gotts Roadside, the diner adjacent to Chase Center, and over a long lunch began spinning yarns about his vagabond playing career. “You can do both with passion, and players respect that.” Vereen is hardly the sole shepherd of the Warriors’ next flock. “And I think that’s probably where he’s gotten a lot better, just being able to listen, hear them out.” Fatoki credits Vereen with a culture-shaping lighter side: Enlivening practices as the team’s music guy for five years Vereen could also go full Alex Trebek, peppering players with hoops trivia, such as asking them to name the top 10 scorers in NBA history.

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Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors do not come to an extension agreement: Sources
2 months ago

Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors do not come to an extension agreement: Sources

New York Times  

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors will not come to an extension prior to Monday’s deadline, league sources told The Athletic, meaning the emerging young wing will enter restricted free agency next summer as one of the market’s more intriguing names. Kuminga has seen some of the other bigger names in his draft class — Cade Cunningham, Scottie Barnes, …

Warriors preparing to lose Klay Thompson in free agency: Sources
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Warriors preparing to lose Klay Thompson in free agency: Sources

New York Times  

The Golden State Warriors are preparing to lose four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson in free agency, an expected parting of ways between a legendary dynasty and one of its legacy players, league sources told The Athletic. Thompson and the Warriors have had close to no communication since the negotiating period opened for incumbent free agents nearly two weeks ago and …

Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach, AP source says
6 months ago

Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach, AP source says

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Just days ahead of the NBA draft, the Cavaliers picked their coach. Kenny Atkinson, an assistant with Golden State who helped Brooklyn rebuild before a puzzling departure, will be Cleveland’s new coach, a person familiar with decision told The Associated Press on Monday. Atkinson was one of at least six known candidates to interview with the team since …

Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach: Sources
6 months ago

Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach: Sources

New York Times  

By Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers are hiring Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as their next coach and are working to secure a lucrative contract extension with All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell. Atkinson, 57, beat out New Orleans Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego for the team’s head-coaching job, league sources told The …

Klay Thompson’s market, Warriors coaching staff changes and other free agents to watch
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Klay Thompson’s market, Warriors coaching staff changes and other free agents to watch

New York Times  

The calendar flips to June this weekend. It’s the final month of Klay Thompson’s current contract with the Golden State Warriors, and there remains a realistic chance these are the fading days of his 13-year run with the organization. That would give teams like the Thunder, Sixers or Magic — which all could’ve used his floor spacing in the playoffs …

Steve Kerr’s son finding his way in coaching not far from where his dad leads NBA stars
10 months ago

Steve Kerr’s son finding his way in coaching not far from where his dad leads NBA stars

Associated Press  

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Nicholas Kerr is focused and serious as he paces the sidelines in front of the scorer’s table near his team bench. “It’s been that way my whole life and he’s never put any pressure on me, either, even as a player,” he said. “You wouldn’t know that he’s Steve’s son,” said Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown, …

Warriors return to game action after assistant coach’s death last week, beat Hawks 134-112
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Warriors return to game action after assistant coach’s death last week, beat Hawks 134-112

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — With several of his players overcome by emotions just moments before tip-off after celebrating the assistant coach they dearly miss, Steve Kerr stuck to his message: “Try to lose yourself in the game.” Stephen Curry had 25 points and eight assists, Klay Thompson scored 24, and the Golden State Warriors won Wednesday night in their first game …

Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in coach Steve Kerr: Sources
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in coach Steve Kerr: Sources

New York Times  

After sitting for the final 18 minutes of Thursday night’s loss to the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in coach Steve Kerr, and the 2021 lottery pick no longer believes Kerr will allow him to reach his full potential, sources close to Kuminga tell The Athletic, adding another layer of turbulence to an already …

Thompson: A big dunk sent the Warriors a clear message — it’s time to change
1 year ago

Thompson: A big dunk sent the Warriors a clear message — it’s time to change

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green threw the lob pass seemingly to the heavens, high enough that only two people on the court could go get it. And when Kuminga dunked it with two hands, it felt like so much more than an exclamation point for the Warriors’ fourth-quarter comeback Wednesday against the Blazers. The Warriors started the second quarter of …

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is unconcerned about entering the final year of his contract
1 year, 2 months ago

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is unconcerned about entering the final year of his contract

The Hindu  

Steve Kerr has no concerns about his long-term status as coach of the Golden State Warriors despite heading into the final year of his contract. Golden State extended Green’s contract earlier this offseason, keeping both him and Curry under team control through the 2025-26 season. Kerr and Dunleavy have repeatedly talked about a lack of “connectivity” on last season’s team …

Kings announce hiring of Mike Brown as new coach
2 years, 7 months ago

Kings announce hiring of Mike Brown as new coach

Associated Press  

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