Jonathan Kuminga's Fit with Warriors Stars Raises Spacing Concerns for Coach Steve Kerr

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed "concern" regarding Jonathan Kuminga's integration with the team's star players, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler, following Sunday's preseason win against the Los Angeles Lakers. Kuminga, who recently signed a two-year, $48.5 million contract to remain with Golden State, played 15 minutes and scored five points in the game. Kerr noted a significant lack of spacing when Kuminga shared the floor with the "Big Three," observing that the offense sputtered. The issue stems from Kuminga, Green, and Butler not being strong 3-point shooters, which limits floor spacing. Kerr is hopeful that the addition of center Al Horford will change the dynamic, expressing intrigue about lineups featuring Horford and Kuminga alongside Green or Butler, calling it a "perfect sense" fit. The Warriors plan to continue exploring options to unlock the 23-year-old Kuminga, acknowledging the current fit is "not smooth."