With the clock ticking toward training camp and just nine guaranteed players signed, the Kuminga story has become the Warriors’ offseason headline and a bruise on their planning. Owner Joe Lacob even flew to Miami to try to break the logjam and that meeting ended with the moment everyone keeps repeating, where Kuminga pushed back and asked “Do you even want me here?” That line matters because it shows this is not just about money; it is also about whether Kuminga feels wanted and whether the staff trusts him enough to build around him. This feeling of being unwelcome didn’t appear overnight. It has been simmering for years, often linked to his relationship with the coaching staff and his defined role.

Kerr has admitted developing young players is not his strength and said “I really lea

See Full Page