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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors warms up prior to the start of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center on December 25, 2024 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Jonathan Kuminga has been a hot topic over the last few years.
The 2022 NBA Champion had been with the Golden State Warriors for the first four and a half seasons of his career.
That said, Kuminga was also on the trading block for a large chunk of the last few years.
Thing finally came to a head when the Atlanta Hawks traded for Kuminga earlier this month.
Jonathan Kuminga’s Debut Performance In Wizards-Hawks Game
On Tuesday night, Kuminga made his debut for the Hawks when they hosted the Washington Wizards at State Farm Arena in Georgia.
The Hawks won by a score of 119-98.
Kuminga finished with 27 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals while shooting 9/12 from the field and 3/4 from three-point range in 24 minutes of playing time.
Here’s what people were saying around the NBA world:
@EnjoyBBall: “First time in awhile that Jonathan Kuminga Has enjoyed basketball.”
Hoop Central: “JONATHAN KUMINGA THROUGH 3 QUARTERS: 25 POINTS 6 REBOUNDS 4 ASSISTS 2 STEALS 8/9 FGM 3/4 3PM +22 +/- 19 MINUTES 🔥🔥🔥”
@TheWarriorsTalk: “Kuminga’s first minutes as a Hawk: 4 PTS 2-2 FG 1 REB 3 AST 0 TO 3 MIN 😅”
@OhhMar24: “Every minute I’m watching of Jonathan Kuminga in his Hawks debut just puts me in more shock how personal the Warriors decision was to give him DNP after DNP”
The Hood Therapist
Every minute I’m watching of Jonathan Kuminga in his Hawks debut just puts me in more shock how personal the Warriors decision was to give him DNP after DNP
@JKumingaMuse: “Kuminga got the loudest cheers coming into the game and for his dunks. Love it.”
Kuminga Muse
Kuminga got the loudest cheers coming into the game and for his dunks. Love it.
Atlanta Hawks: “KUMINGA DUNK”
Jonathan Kuminga’s NBA Background
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 20: Jonathan Kuminga #1 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors react after Green assisted on an alley-oop slam dunk to Kuminga against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Chase Center on January 20, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Kuminga had come into the night with averages of 12.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range in 20 games for the Warriors.
He was the seventh pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
During the 2023-24 season, the 23-year-old averaged 16.1 points per contest while shooting 52.9% from the field.
This summer, the Hawks have a club option for Kuminga’s final year of his contract.
With their victory over the Wizards, the Hawks improved to 29-31 in 60 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference.
They are 12-16 in 28 games at State Farm Arena.
The two teams will face off again on Thursday.
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Jonathan Kuminga 4 PTS & 3 AST in 3 MIN 👀
The Hawks also welcomed back Trae Young (he did not play in the game due to injury).
Young had been with the Hawks for seven and a half seasons before a trade sent him to the Wizards earlier this month.
He led the franchise to the 2021 Eastern Conference finals.
Via The NBA: “Washington’s Trae Young receives a warm welcome in his return to Atlanta ❤️”
As for the Wizards, they have had a tough 2025-26 season.
They are the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 16-41 record in 57 games.
On the road, the Wizards have gone 5-22 in 27 games.
Via Zach Langley: “Jonathan Kuminga receives a loud ovation upon checking in for his Hawks debut.”
Zach Langley
Jonathan Kuminga receives a loud ovation upon checking in for his Hawks debut.
Kuminga’s play with the Hawks will likely draw interest from Golden State fans.
He had been seen by some as the potential future once Draymond Green and Steph Curry could no longer carry the franchise.
The Hawks have a young roster led by Jalen Johnson, so it’s very possible that Kuminga becomes a key member of their core going forward.
His career averages are 12.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 50.3% from the field and 33.1% from three-point range in 278 games.