The Golden State Warriors are in a public standoff with young forward Jonathan Kuminga, and the friction is stretching beyond a contract impasse and into the locker room. The team’s decision to prioritize veteran lineups since acquiring Jimmy Butler has created a tense dynamic, prompting Kuminga’s teammate to publicly address the issue.

On 95.7 The Game , Brandin Podziemski made a powerful statement that both defended Kuminga and highlighted the ongoing tension with head coach Steve Kerr. “ No matter how [Kuminga]’s situation is resolved, it doesn’t change how we view JK as a person, as a player. Obviously we all want him to be in Golden State. It doesn’t change anything , ” Podziemski said.

Podziemski’s words reveal a clear disconnect between the team’s developmental young core an

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