Inside the NBA Deliver Huge Verdict on Jonathan Kuminga’s Future With Warriors After Playoffs Exit

After the Golden State Warriors’ playoff exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the conversation quickly shifted from disappointment to the future. And unsurprisingly, Jonathan Kuminga was front and center. Despite dropping Game 5 without Stephen Curry, Kuminga gave fans a reason to believe, finishing with 26 points off the bench in yet another high-energy performance. But the big question is: Will the Warriors commit to him?

On Inside the NBA, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith weighed in, delivering a blunt verdict. “You got to make a decision whether to pay him or not,” Barkley said. Kenny replied, “They didn’t extend him — and they don’t play him when Steph is there,” suggesting the team may not see Kuminga as a fit alongside Curry.

Barkley disagreed, arguing Kuminga is the only bench player who looked like he belonged on the floor with a team like the Timberwolves.

JK enters restricted free agency this offseason, and Golden State’s reluctance to fully commit has fans and analysts wondering if a breakup is inevitable. One thing is clear: if the Warriors want to stay relevant in the West, ignoring Kuminga’s growth could come back to bite them. Big time!

(This is a building story…)

The post Inside the NBA Deliver Huge Verdict on Jonathan Kuminga’s Future With Warriors After Playoffs Exit appeared first on EssentiallySports.