Stephen Curry has spoken clearly about how the Golden State Warriors are handling the ongoing drama surrounding Jonathan Kuminga, insisting that the trade chatter hasn’t become a distraction for the team.
As the trade deadline approaches, the Warriors’ locker room has been under scrutiny because of Kuminga’s strained relationship with the organization. Despite all the noise from outside analysts and fans, Curry is not buying into the idea that the situation is derailing Golden State’s focus.
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“It’s not a distraction at all. It’s a very unique situation, but our job is to just keep playing, keep winning. It’ll resolve itself one way or the other,” Curry said when asked about the Kuminga narrative and how it’s affecting his team.
He added that Warriors veterans are well-equipped to tune out speculation and remain focused on basketball.
“You’ve been around for the last three, four years – we’ve done it this whole time. So, very, very well trained in this area to just play basketball,” he said
Curry’s comments reflect the mindset of a locker room led by championship experience, with Draymond Green, among the Warriors stars to insist that Kuminga’s difficult situation is not a distraction.
“It won’t be a distraction because he’s not a distraction,” Green told reporters. “I know how talented he is. I know how good of a teammate he is. I know how good of a person he is.”
Despite flashes of high-level production, Kuminga’s minutes and usage have fluctuated throughout the season. The 23-year-old is averaging double-figure scoring while shooting efficiently from the field, but his playing time has dipped to the point of being non-existent over the past month.
That lack of game time has reportedly fueled frustration, culminating in Kuminga formally requesting a trade on the first day he became eligible to be dealt.
Potential trade destinations emerging
Several teams have been linked as possible landing spots should the Warriors move Kuminga before the deadline. Franchises such as the Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, and Toronto Raptors have been mentioned as logical fits due to their need for athletic forwards and willingness to invest in younger talent.
Any deal would likely center on future assets or rotational depth rather than a headline star, as Golden State weighs balancing short-term competitiveness with long-term roster flexibility.
For Curry, the message is straightforward. While roster decisions play out behind the scenes, his focus remains on winning games and keeping the Warriors competitive in a crowded Western Conference.
Whether Kuminga’s situation ends in a trade or a reset within the organization, Curry’s comments underline a familiar Warriors approach: let management handle the noise, and keep the locker room centered on basketball.
