Big Update on Warriors Coach Potentially Leaving for Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a head coaching vacancy, and are reportedly considering Golden State Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson for the position.
In a recent report, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski wrote, “The Cleveland Cavaliers are beginning the interview process for the franchise’s head-coaching opening, securing permission to interview two top candidates on the team’s list: Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson and New Orleans assistant James Borrego, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.”
Organizations will often allow their assistants to interview for promotions elsewhere, and the Warriors are reportedly doing just that with Atkinson. On Golden State’s assistant and his candidacy for this job, Wojnarowski added the following:
“Atkinson was 118-190 in three-plus years with the Brooklyn Nets, inheriting a full rebuild and showing improvement each season until he resigned during an injury-plagued 2019-20 season. Atkinson has strong relationships with two key Cavaliers players from those Nets teams — Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert. Atkinson spent the 2020-21 season with the Clippers as an assistant before joining Steve Kerr’s Warriors staff, where he’s spent the past three years. Previously, Atkinson spent nine seasons as an NBA assistant, four with the New York Knicks, three with the Atlanta Hawks.”
Steve Kerr and the Warriors would hate to lose Atkinson, but would be happy for their assistant to get a head coaching position in the NBA
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Golden State Warriors Star Makes Great Announcement
More than anyone on the Golden State Warriors roster, Jonathan Kuminga made a leap that propelled him to be the Warriors’ next big future star. The 21-year-old went from being unhappy with his minutes to becoming a featured player on the team within the same season.
Now, he has a new journey this offseason.
Jonathan Kuminga announced on Instagram that he will be holding his own Youth Basketball pro camps this August. Here is the exact excerpt from his post.
“Excited to announce that I’m hosting my Youth Basketball @procamps in August! Can’t wait to interact with the next generation of young players! 🏀 Camp is open to all skill levels and abilities, spots are limited! Visit JonathanKumingaCamp.com to secure your spot 🔒”
The camps will be held at Walnut Creek and each attendee will receive numerous items:
- A souvenir autograph from Jonathan Kuminga (item provided – outside items not permitted)
- A camp team photo with Jonathan Kuminga
- A limited-edition Jonathan Kuminga Basketball ProCamp t-shirt
- Additional upgrades available during checkout
This season, Jonathan Kuminga averaged 16.1 points, 4.8 rebound, and 2.2 assists on 53/32/75 shooting from the field. His points per game elevated a near 7 points higher from the 2023 season, and he’s only poised to get even better moving forward. For as much as some of the Warriors older stars may be declining, it’s clear that Kuminga has the potential to be a 20 point a game scorer in this league.
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