Jonathan Kuminga’s future in Golden State took center stage on Sunday, not because of anything he did on the court, but because of what he said after spending the entire night on the bench. The young forward recorded his first full DNP of the season in the Warriors’ 123 to 91 win over the Chicago Bulls , and his response became the most important development of the night.

With trade speculation growing, a crowded forward rotation squeezing his minutes, and his own offensive slump raising questions, Kuminga made a pointed public statement about where he stands with the franchise and where he intends to go from here.

Reporters pressed him immediately on whether this DNP signaled a change in role or a long-term shift in the rotation. Kuminga did not dodge. “I am not really sure. But as l

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