Jonathan Kuminga has changed the narrative around himself and the Golden State Warriors through the first five games of the new NBA season.

The Golden State Warriors had a drama-filled 2025 offseason with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, but they ultimately agreed on a new deal to bring him b

The cherry on top for the Warriors is that this hot start is happening on a rather team-friendly contract. If Kuminga can keep this energy up for even half of the season - or, say, until the trade deadline - this bargain deal could end up looking like charity for Golden State.

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr announced a major decision about Jonathan Kuminga's role moving forward.

Kuminga has started all four of the Warriors' games this season, averaging 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists on 58.1% shooting from the field. When speaking to the media following the Warriors' latest win,

Jonathan Kuminga scored nine points, one assist, and five rebounds while shooting 4-of-11 from the field against the Clippers.

The Warriors and Kuminga were involved in a contested contract standoff this past offseason, but the team decided to re-sign him to a two-year deal.

"We love the way he's approached everything since training camp and expect more of that," Warriors guard Stephen Curry said.

The Warriors are off to a 3-1 start to the season, with wins against fellow Western Conference contenders in the Lakers, Nuggets, and Grizzlies. The Steph Curry-Jimmy Butler pairing looks as good as it did down the stretch run last year,