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Golden State Warriors Acquire Kristaps Porzingis in Trade, Jonathan Kuminga to Atlanta Hawks

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Warriors Acquire Kristaps Porzingis in Multi-Player Trade, Concluding Antetokounmpo Pursuit

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to trade forward Jonathan Kuminga and guard Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks. In return, the Warriors will acquire veteran center Kristaps Porzingis, according to league sources.

Impact on Warriors' Strategy

This trade indicates the conclusion of the Warriors' pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Sources within the team stated that despite multiple offers over the past week, the Warriors concluded over the last 24 hours that the Milwaukee Bucks would not trade Antetokounmpo at the deadline, leading to a pivot in their plans.

Key Player Movements and Roles

  • Jonathan Kuminga: His five-season tenure with Golden State concludes, providing him a new opportunity with the Hawks. Kuminga averaged 12.5 points on 50.3% shooting in 278 career games with the Warriors. He has a team option for $24.3 million next season.

  • Kristaps Porzingis: The Warriors acquire a veteran stretch center on an expiring $30.7 million contract. Porzingis has been a player of interest for the Warriors in the past, who have sought a rim-protecting center capable of shooting three-pointers to complement Draymond Green. The team plans to retain Green despite his inclusion in previous trade discussions.

Porzingis's Health and Availability

Porzingis's availability has been a factor due to a medical condition (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and other injuries. He appeared in 17 games for the Hawks this season and 42 out of 82 games for the Celtics in the 2024-25 season. The Warriors aim for Porzingis to return to health and productivity for the remainder of the season. He has not played since January 7, but sources anticipate his return soon after joining Golden State. The Warriors currently hold an 27-24 record and are ranked eighth in the Western Conference.

Atlanta's Strategic Move

For the Atlanta Hawks, this acquisition represents securing a player with potential in Kuminga on a controllable contract. He had not established a consistent role in Steve Kerr's rotation during his time with the Warriors.

Additional Roster Moves

The Warriors also traded backup center Trayce Jackson-Davis to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for the Los Angeles Lakers' 2026 second-round draft pick.