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September 18, 2025
Report: Kuminga willing to commit if Warriors offer player option
@thewarriorswire
Warriors Wire
Report: Kuminga willing to commit if Warriors offer player option

Kuminga’s restricted free agency has heated up as the Warriors push a three-year, 75.2 million offer with a third-year team option. Kuminga’s camp wants a player option instead, signaling a willingness to commit if the structure shifts. Golden State eyes veteran reinforcements—Horford, Melton, and Payton II—while chasing a title with Curry and Green, and anticipating camp on the horizon.

Performance highlights from Kuminga include a 34-point stretch and a late-season return from an ankle injury that impacted his role. The Warriors’ front office remains vocal about keeping the core intact and layering in depth as training camp approaches on Sept. 29 and the preseason starts Oct. 4.

Given Kuminga’s option dynamic, should fantasy managers bench or start him this season, and how to approach his value in Dynasty formats?Which veteran targets provide the best value to pair with Kuminga while preserving his development trajectory?How does the Kuminga situation influence Golden State’s strategy for mid-season moves and extensions?What are the most likely implications for Kuminga’s fantasy value if Horford, Melton, or Payton II join the Warriors?
Mentions:
@Al Horford | Boston Celtics | NBA
@Al Horford | Boston Celtics | NBA
@De'Anthony Melton | Philadelphia 76ers | NBA
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@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Jimmy Butler | Miami Heat | NBA
@Jimmy Butler | Miami Heat | NBA
@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA
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@Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | NBA

https://warriorswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba..

September 16, 2025
Report: Warriors veterans have checked on Kuminga during contract saga
@thewarriorswire
Warriors Wire
Report: Warriors veterans have checked on Kuminga during contract saga

Kuminga's restricted free agency with the Warriors remains unresolved as talks extend into September. Golden State has floated a three-year, 75.2 million contract with a team option in year three, while Kuminga pursues potential control via a team option or a one-year qualifying offer.

Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green reached out to Kuminga, offering mentorship and signaling how veteran influence could shape his decision. Golden State is also linked to veteran targets like Al Horford, De'Anthony Melton, Seth Curry and Gary Payton II as it waits to finalize Kuminga before expanding the roster. Training camp begins Sept 29 with a Oct 5 preseason vs. the Lakers.

Given Kuminga's contract stalemate, what is the most likely path to finalizing his extension and how would it impact his fantasy value?How do Butler and Green’s outreach impact Kuminga’s decision and potential role in Golden State’s rotation?Which veteran targets would most positively affect Kuminga’s development and fantasy trajectory if signed by GS?What camp indicators would most clearly signal Kuminga is ready for a breakout season alongside emerging veteran help?
Mentions:
@Al Horford | Boston Celtics | NBA
@Al Horford | Boston Celtics | NBA
@De'Anthony Melton | Philadelphia 76ers | NBA
@De'Anthony Melton | Philadelphia 76ers | NBA
@Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Jimmy Butler | Miami Heat | NBA
@Jimmy Butler | Miami Heat | NBA
@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Seth Curry | Dallas Mavericks | NBA
@Seth Curry | Dallas Mavericks | NBA

https://warriorswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba..

September 16, 2025
Lakers jersey history No. 9 — Chucky Atkins
@lebron_wire
LeBron Wire
Lakers jersey history No. 9 — Chucky Atkins
Chucky Atkins anchors the Lakers’ No.9 era, starting all 82 games in 2004-05 as Kobe Bryant’s team rebuilds around depth. He averaged 13.6 points, 4.4 assists and 38.7% from three, as Shaquille O’Neal left for Miami and Rick Fox and Gary Payton departed for Boston. Atkins and Caron Butler joined Washington in the Kwame Brown swap that later enabled Pau Gasol’s arrival, reshaping Bryant’s window. Atkins finished his career at 9.9 PPG and 3.4 APG in 24.9 MPG over five seasons.
How would Atkins' 04-05 season shape a modern fantasy roster when targeting 3-point guards with scoring and assists upside?What does the Gasol trade chain tell fantasy players about the value of one blockbuster for a team’s surrounding pieces?Which Lakers role players from that era had the clearest upside for fantasy in keeper leagues?If you could time-travel, which post-trade Lakers moment would you back for a dynasty roster?
Mentions:
@Caron Butler | Washington Wizards | NBA
@Caron Butler | Washington Wizards | NBA
@Chucky Atkins | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Chucky Atkins | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Derek Fisher | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Derek Fisher | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Gary Payton | Boston Celtics | NBA
@Gary Payton | Boston Celtics | NBA
@Kobe Bryant | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Kobe Bryant | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Kwame Brown | Washington Wizards | NBA
@Kwame Brown | Washington Wizards | NBA
@Pau Gasol | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Pau Gasol | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Rick Fox | Boston Celtics | NBA
@Rick Fox | Boston Celtics | NBA
@Shaquille O’Neal | Miami Heat | NBA
@Shaquille O’Neal | Miami Heat | NBA

https://lebronwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2..

September 3, 2025
Free agent former Warriors champ founds new league while awaiting next deal | Sporting News
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Free agent former Warriors champ founds new league while awaiting next deal | Sporting News

Gary Payton II launched the Skate Board Association, a six-team, coed skate league debuting next summer in Big Bear Lake. Payton will direct VIP relations as the league’s organizer, with 18 skaters already signed, including Kelvin Hoefler, and each team featuring three men and three women. The SBA foresees expansion to other locations in coming years.

The venture blends basketball culture with skate sport, highlighting sponsorships to support athletes’ livelihoods and bodies. Golden State’s interest in a Payton II reunion surfaces as Kuminga’s future contract with the Warriors looms, while Altitude training at Big Bear adds a high-performance angle and cross-sport branding potential.

Mentions:
@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
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@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/golden-state-w..

September 2, 2025
Draymond Green has bold take on Warriors this season | Sporting News
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Draymond Green has bold take on Warriors this season | Sporting News

Golden State's 2025-26 outlook centers on Curry and Green as the steady core, with nine players signed and Jonathan Kuminga's future in flux. Horford, Melton and Payton II could bolster defense and depth if Kuminga stays or moves via a sign-and-trade. Green’s upbeat tone and Butler’s offseason pairing with him hint at a deeper playoff push once the roster is stabilized. The Warriors must navigate aging cores, upside, and cap implications for a sharper Western run.

Injuries to Curry and Butler in the previous run underscored the need for reliable wings and veteran glue. If Kuminga remains, he carries seismic upside; if traded, the rotation shifts to balance youth with veteran presences. The mix hinges on Kuminga’s deal, the arrival of Horford/Melton/GP II, and a durable, defense-first trajectory around Curry and Green.

With Kuminga’s uncertain future, should fantasy managers buy low on Kuminga or pivot to Horford or Payton II?How does Green’s defensive impact translate into fantasy points if Horford or Melton join?Can the Butler-Green workouts translate into on-court synergy if he signs with Warriors?Which of the mentioned players provides the clearest fantasy upside given this roster flux?
Mentions:
@Al Horford | Boston Celtics | NBA
@Al Horford | Boston Celtics | NBA
@De'Anthony Melton | Brooklyn Nets | NBA
@De'Anthony Melton | Brooklyn Nets | NBA
@Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Jimmy Butler | Miami Heat | NBA
@Jimmy Butler | Miami Heat | NBA
@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA
@Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | NBA

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/golden-state-w..

September 18, 2025
Report: Kuminga willing to commit if Warriors offer player option
@thewarriorswire
Warriors Wire
Report: Kuminga willing to commit if Warriors offer player option

Kuminga’s restricted free agency has heated up as the Warriors push a three-year, 75.2 million offer with a third-year team option. Kuminga’s camp wants a player option instead, signaling a willingness to commit if the structure shifts. Golden State eyes veteran reinforcements—Horford, Melton, and Payton II—while chasing a title with Curry and Green, and anticipating camp on the horizon.

Performance highlights from Kuminga include a 34-point stretch and a late-season return from an ankle injury that impacted his role. The Warriors’ front office remains vocal about keeping the core intact and layering in depth as training camp approaches on Sept. 29 and the preseason starts Oct. 4.

Given Kuminga’s option dynamic, should fantasy managers bench or start him this season, and how to approach his value in Dynasty formats?Which veteran targets provide the best value to pair with Kuminga while preserving his development trajectory?How does the Kuminga situation influence Golden State’s strategy for mid-season moves and extensions?What are the most likely implications for Kuminga’s fantasy value if Horford, Melton, or Payton II join the Warriors?
Mentions:
@Al Horford | Boston Celtics | NBA
@Al Horford | Boston Celtics | NBA
@De'Anthony Melton | Philadelphia 76ers | NBA
@De'Anthony Melton | Philadelphia 76ers | NBA
@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Jimmy Butler | Miami Heat | NBA
@Jimmy Butler | Miami Heat | NBA
@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA
Miami Heat | NBA
Miami Heat | NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA
@Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | NBA

https://warriorswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba..

September 16, 2025
Report: Warriors veterans have checked on Kuminga during contract saga
@thewarriorswire
Warriors Wire
Report: Warriors veterans have checked on Kuminga during contract saga

Kuminga's restricted free agency with the Warriors remains unresolved as talks extend into September. Golden State has floated a three-year, 75.2 million contract with a team option in year three, while Kuminga pursues potential control via a team option or a one-year qualifying offer.

Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green reached out to Kuminga, offering mentorship and signaling how veteran influence could shape his decision. Golden State is also linked to veteran targets like Al Horford, De'Anthony Melton, Seth Curry and Gary Payton II as it waits to finalize Kuminga before expanding the roster. Training camp begins Sept 29 with a Oct 5 preseason vs. the Lakers.

Given Kuminga's contract stalemate, what is the most likely path to finalizing his extension and how would it impact his fantasy value?How do Butler and Green’s outreach impact Kuminga’s decision and potential role in Golden State’s rotation?Which veteran targets would most positively affect Kuminga’s development and fantasy trajectory if signed by GS?What camp indicators would most clearly signal Kuminga is ready for a breakout season alongside emerging veteran help?
Mentions:
@Al Horford | Boston Celtics | NBA
@Al Horford | Boston Celtics | NBA
@De'Anthony Melton | Philadelphia 76ers | NBA
@De'Anthony Melton | Philadelphia 76ers | NBA
@Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Jimmy Butler | Miami Heat | NBA
@Jimmy Butler | Miami Heat | NBA
@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Seth Curry | Dallas Mavericks | NBA
@Seth Curry | Dallas Mavericks | NBA

https://warriorswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba..

September 16, 2025
Lakers jersey history No. 9 — Chucky Atkins
@lebron_wire
LeBron Wire
Lakers jersey history No. 9 — Chucky Atkins
Chucky Atkins anchors the Lakers’ No.9 era, starting all 82 games in 2004-05 as Kobe Bryant’s team rebuilds around depth. He averaged 13.6 points, 4.4 assists and 38.7% from three, as Shaquille O’Neal left for Miami and Rick Fox and Gary Payton departed for Boston. Atkins and Caron Butler joined Washington in the Kwame Brown swap that later enabled Pau Gasol’s arrival, reshaping Bryant’s window. Atkins finished his career at 9.9 PPG and 3.4 APG in 24.9 MPG over five seasons.
How would Atkins' 04-05 season shape a modern fantasy roster when targeting 3-point guards with scoring and assists upside?What does the Gasol trade chain tell fantasy players about the value of one blockbuster for a team’s surrounding pieces?Which Lakers role players from that era had the clearest upside for fantasy in keeper leagues?If you could time-travel, which post-trade Lakers moment would you back for a dynasty roster?
Mentions:
@Caron Butler | Washington Wizards | NBA
@Caron Butler | Washington Wizards | NBA
@Chucky Atkins | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Chucky Atkins | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Derek Fisher | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Derek Fisher | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Gary Payton | Boston Celtics | NBA
@Gary Payton | Boston Celtics | NBA
@Kobe Bryant | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Kobe Bryant | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Kwame Brown | Washington Wizards | NBA
@Kwame Brown | Washington Wizards | NBA
@Pau Gasol | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Pau Gasol | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA
@Rick Fox | Boston Celtics | NBA
@Rick Fox | Boston Celtics | NBA
@Shaquille O’Neal | Miami Heat | NBA
@Shaquille O’Neal | Miami Heat | NBA

https://lebronwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2..

September 3, 2025
Free agent former Warriors champ founds new league while awaiting next deal | Sporting News
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Free agent former Warriors champ founds new league while awaiting next deal | Sporting News

Gary Payton II launched the Skate Board Association, a six-team, coed skate league debuting next summer in Big Bear Lake. Payton will direct VIP relations as the league’s organizer, with 18 skaters already signed, including Kelvin Hoefler, and each team featuring three men and three women. The SBA foresees expansion to other locations in coming years.

The venture blends basketball culture with skate sport, highlighting sponsorships to support athletes’ livelihoods and bodies. Golden State’s interest in a Payton II reunion surfaces as Kuminga’s future contract with the Warriors looms, while Altitude training at Big Bear adds a high-performance angle and cross-sport branding potential.

Mentions:
@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
Golden State Warriors | NBA
Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/golden-state-w..

September 2, 2025
Draymond Green has bold take on Warriors this season | Sporting News
@sportingnews
Draymond Green has bold take on Warriors this season | Sporting News

Golden State's 2025-26 outlook centers on Curry and Green as the steady core, with nine players signed and Jonathan Kuminga's future in flux. Horford, Melton and Payton II could bolster defense and depth if Kuminga stays or moves via a sign-and-trade. Green’s upbeat tone and Butler’s offseason pairing with him hint at a deeper playoff push once the roster is stabilized. The Warriors must navigate aging cores, upside, and cap implications for a sharper Western run.

Injuries to Curry and Butler in the previous run underscored the need for reliable wings and veteran glue. If Kuminga remains, he carries seismic upside; if traded, the rotation shifts to balance youth with veteran presences. The mix hinges on Kuminga’s deal, the arrival of Horford/Melton/GP II, and a durable, defense-first trajectory around Curry and Green.

With Kuminga’s uncertain future, should fantasy managers buy low on Kuminga or pivot to Horford or Payton II?How does Green’s defensive impact translate into fantasy points if Horford or Melton join?Can the Butler-Green workouts translate into on-court synergy if he signs with Warriors?Which of the mentioned players provides the clearest fantasy upside given this roster flux?
Mentions:
@Al Horford | Boston Celtics | NBA
@Al Horford | Boston Celtics | NBA
@De'Anthony Melton | Brooklyn Nets | NBA
@De'Anthony Melton | Brooklyn Nets | NBA
@Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Gary Payton II | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Jimmy Butler | Miami Heat | NBA
@Jimmy Butler | Miami Heat | NBA
@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Jonathan Kuminga | Golden State Warriors | NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA
@Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | NBA
@Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | NBA

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/golden-state-w..

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