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Warriors Veteran Underwent Successful Surgery

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It was quite the season for Brandin Podziemski of the Golden State Warriors, and he has high hopes for next year.

But before he can show what he can achieve in 2025-26, Podziemski has to recover from surgery.

On Thursday morning, the Warriors announced that Podziemski underwent successful left wrist debridement surgery.

Thankfully, the team said he is expected to make a full recovery and will be ready for training camp.

That means Warriors fans don’t have to worry about missing out on Podziemski next season.

Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski underwent successful left wrist debridement surgery yesterday: pic.twitter.com/HldH5ytuQb

— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) May 29, 2025

Podziemski just enjoyed his second season with the Warriors and averaged 11.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 steals during his 64 games.

This was a season of changes for the Warriors, who lost a few players, gained Jimmy Butler, and experienced a whole slew of successes and challenges.

It feels like Golden State is in the midst of some big adjustments, preparing for life without Steph Curry and attempting to fill the roster with players who can be there for years.

Podziemski might end up being one of the faces of the franchise.

He has shown a lot of great promise, including during his first season when he was in the running for Rookie of the Year.

He is now a veteran, and head coach Steve Kerr is clearly quite fond of him, meaning Podziemski might get more time on the court next season.

Of course, the front office may ship him off to another location if they commit to a big trade this summer.

There is a lot of excitement around Podziemski, but questions as well.

He will be back next season, but for now, he is going to rest and recover.

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Shaun Livingston Says 1 NBA Finals Team Reminds Him Of Warriors

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The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are about to face off in the NBA Finals.

As noted by some basketball fans, this could be the start of a dynasty for either team.

While speaking with NBC Sports, former Golden State Warriors player Shaun Livingston talked about the Thunder and said they remind him of the 2014-15 Warriors.

“[The Oklahoma City Thunder] remind me of [the Warriors’] first year, you know, and the way that they’re connected and also defensively the way that they can just really bite down and lock into guys, 1 through 5,” Livingston told Monte Poole.

That 2014-15 team was something special and a group that is remembered fondly ten years later.

They were great on both ends of the court, capable of shooting from just about anywhere but also powerful enough to shut down all types of opponents.

That was enough to earn a championship at the end of the season.

The same fate might be waiting for the Thunder right now, because they have taken the blueprint laid out by the 2014-15 Warriors and built upon it.

Their offense is absolutely lights-out, but their defense is smothering, too.

This is going to make life really hard for the Pacers, who will also bring a lot to the table with their shooting and guarding.

The NBA is going to crown its seventh different champion in seven years this season, meaning that it’s never been harder to build a dynasty.

But Livingston is seeing things in this current Thunder team that remind him of the squad he was a part of.

Do they have what it takes to not only win a championship this year but for years to come?

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Brandin Podziemski Reveals Bold Career Goals

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Brandin Podziemski of the Golden State Warriors might not be known by every single sports fan, but he wants that to change.

According to a recent quote from Podziemski, shared by NBACentral on X, he has his sights set on becoming an All-Star, and even more.

“I want to be an All-Star — as soon as I can be — whether that’s with Steph and them here, or it’s when they’re done. I want to do that. I want to be an Olympian in 2028 — definitely something I have my sights on. And I just want to be a household name, somewhere where it can be me and a bunch of other guys winning a championship. That’d be kind of ideal for me,” Podziemski said.

Brandin Podziemski has his eyes set on playing in the 2028 Olympics and becoming an All-Star

“I want to be an All-Star — as soon as I can be — whether that’s with Steph and them here, or it’s when they’re done. I want to do that. I want to be an Olympian in 2028 — definitely… pic.twitter.com/81q3hxHJ7w

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 4, 2025

Those are some lofty goals, so are they attainable?

Podziemski posted an average of 11.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game during the 2024-25 season.

He earned a lot of time on the floor, participating for 26.8 minutes per game.

The Warriors still belong to Steph Curry, but some people believe that Podziemski could be a huge part of the generation that runs the team once Curry retires.

Podziemski not only wants to be an All-Star and represent the best of the league, but he also wants to play on behalf of America in the 2028 Olympics.

There may be an opening for him because some stars, such as LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant, may have all played their last Olympics.

If Podziemski wants to make that happen, he will have to keep playing well and working hard and showing the Warriors what he is capable of.

What will next season be like for Podziemski, and will it set the stage for an All-Star appearance and trip to the Olympics in a few years?

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Insider Reveals Injury Report On Brandin Podziemski

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There is a very good chance that Brandin Podziemski will be an important part of the Golden State Warriors for years to come, which means he needs to stay healthy as much as he can.

Thankfully, he is resolving an issue that could have prevented him from playing well next season.

According to Anthony Slater, Podziemski underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a core muscle injury.

This injury flared up in the middle of the season and bothered him into the playoffs.

He is now expected to be ready for training camp and the season ahead.

Brandin Podziemski underwent surgery yesterday to repair a core muscle injury, Warriors announce. It occurred midseason, forced him to miss games and clearly still bothered him into the summer. Podziemski also had wrist surgery recently. He's expected to be ready for camp.

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) June 12, 2025

It was a wild and up-and-down season for the Warriors, and Podziemski was involved in all of it.

During his 64 games, he averaged 11.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists on 44.5 percent from the field and 37.2 percent from the three-point line.

He has remained consistent since his rookie season, and head coach Steve Kerr obviously has faith in him.

Kerr called upon him for an average of 26.8 minutes per game and let him start in 33 matches.

There is a chance he will do even more next season.

The Warriors could be very busy during the summer.

They added Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, which ended up being a smart move, but they may not be done yet.

Fans are expecting them to make some noise, although it’s not clear how much they will do.

Podziemski will likely be with the team next season, but there is always a chance he is a part of a trade package to land another big player.

No matter where he is next year, it sounds like he will be in much better shape after this surgery and recovery.

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Warriors Named ‘Team To Monitor’ For Bucks Veteran In Free Agency

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The Golden State Warriors faced a slew of problems in 2024-25, and they would like to get better by next season.

That means some changes could be coming, including a few to the roster.

In a new piece, Jake Fischer talked about Bobby Portis, someone the Warriors could pick up during free agency.

“Team executives expect Portis to have numerous potential landing spots in the midlevel market as well, although Milwaukee would like to bring back the 30-year-old forward, sources say,” Fischer wrote in his latest column. “Golden State has always been a team to monitor for Portis, who has a notable fan in head coach Steve Kerr from their shared days during the 2023 FIBA World Cup competition with USA Basketball.”

Portis averaged 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on 46.6 percent from the field last season for the Milwaukee Bucks.

He has been in the league for nine years with a career average of 12.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists.

Portis is the sort of proven veteran who could bring a lot to the Warriors, and they might be more interested in adding him after the Jimmy Butler acquisition.

Some people doubted the addition of Butler, but he ended up being a huge help for the team and is a perfect fit.

Would Portis be a continuation of that, and is he just what the Warriors need?

It is important to note that Fischer said the Bucks would love to keep Portis, so they will attempt to keep him in Milwaukee.

But if he does leave, fans should keep a close eye on the Warriors, because they might jump at the chance to use his skills, experience, and expertise.

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Dell Curry Makes A Big Statement About Stephen Curry’s Future

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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has already accomplished a lot during his historic career, including four championships.

But he’s not done yet, and has more on his to-do list.

According to Curry’s dad, Dell, the Warriors star has his sights set on earning another title soon.

He also said that when the time is right, his son will know when to hang up his jersey for good.

“He wants to win another title, so we’re not even close to that window yet. But when the time comes, I think he’ll make the right decision,” Curry said, via Legion Hoops.

Dell Curry says Steph isn’t close to retiring:

“He wants to win another title, so we’re not even close to that window yet. But when the time comes, I think he’ll make the right decision.”

(via @DJSiddiqi) pic.twitter.com/4NXyw67CyJ

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 16, 2025

Curry wants to be a champion again before he retires, but is time running out?

He is about to enter his 16th season and is currently 37 years old.

On top of that, his Warriors team is going through a transitional stage right now.

Although they were able to come back in the second half of the season, the Warriors had a lot of problems in 2024-25.

They obviously need more help, and it’s not clear where it’ll come from.

When it arrives, will it be able to produce enough output for a championship before Curry is done with his NBA career?

Winning a championship is never easy, especially in the current NBA landscape.

However, Curry and his team have more experience and smarts than most other squads, so they should never be counted out.

As long as he is playing, people should still hold faith in the Warriors.

Curry is currently enjoying his summer break and will get back to work in the fall.

His dad says he knows what he wants, and now it’s just a matter of getting it.

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Jonathan Kuminga Feels Like The Warriors Aren’t Giving Him A Chance

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Will we see Jonathan Kuminga with the Golden State Warriors next season, or will he move on to another team?

In a new piece for The Athletic, Kuminga got very honest about himself, his career, his goals, and what he wants for himself.

It is clear that he wants to deliver a lot for a team and wishes to be great.

“I feel like I’m at the point where that has to be my priority, to just be one of the guys a team relies on. Aiming to be an All-Star. Multiple times. Aiming to be great. … Wherever I’m going to be at, it don’t matter if it’s the Warriors or if it’s anywhere else, it’s something I want. I want to see what I could do. I know I got it. So I want to really see. I’ve never got that chance,” Kuminga said, via NBACentral.

Jonathan Kuminga said he never had the chance to prove himself

“I feel like I’m at the point where that has to be my priority, to just be one of the guys a team relies on. Aiming to be an All-Star. Multiple times. Aiming to be great. … Wherever I’m going to be at, it don’t… pic.twitter.com/Kr1fgAyzah

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 25, 2025

Last season, Kuminga posted 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists on 45.4 percent from the field for the Warriors.

But he didn’t play nearly as much as he did the season before.

He appeared in 47 games and started in just 10 of them.

Some fans were confused and even upset about head coach Steve Kerr choosing not to use Kuminga enough.

And it sounds like the player himself wanted to do more.

There have been trade rumors swirling around Kuminga for the last few years, although a couple of seasons ago, he seemed untouchable.

But the Warriors haven’t been calling on him as often, Kuminga clearly wants to do more, and the team is also hoping to improve in the offseason.

It feels as if things are headed in one direction, and Kuminga probably won’t be in Golden State when 2025-26 kicks off.

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Odds Show Betting Favorite For Jonathan Kuminga’s Next Team

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The Golden State Warriors need to figure out what to do about Jonathan Kuminga.

The former lottery pick is set to become a restricted free agent.

As such, they might not want to match the potentially lucrative offers he gets, knowing that they might face some financial constraints.

With that in mind, oddsmakers have released potential destinations for the G-League Ignite standout.

According to Bovada casino, the Miami Heat are leading the race to get him (via NBA Central).

Jonathan Kuminga next team odds:

Miami Heat: +200
Brooklyn Nets: +295
Chicago Bulls: +400
Detroit Pistons: +500
Atlanta Hawks: +650
Indiana Pacers: +700
Phoenix Suns: +850
Orlando Magic: +1000

(Via @BovadaOfficial ) pic.twitter.com/mvvCI536nj

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 26, 2025

NBA insider Shams Charania also reported that the Heat will focus their efforts on getting Kuminga after failing to trade for Kevin Durant again.

Kuminga has the physical tools and the talent to be one of the best two-way players in the game, but he has yet to consistently play that way.

He’s blamed coach Steve Kerr over and over for his shortcomings, but even though the Warriors’ coach hasn’t given him as much playing time as he probably should’ve, Kuminga hasn’t done much to help his case either.

The Warriors rolled with Kuminga as a starter last season, and he struggled mightily, up to the point where he was demoted to the second unit again and the team wound up trading for Jimmy Butler.

Perhaps he just needs a change of scenery to finally live up to the expectations.

Then again, even if the Warriors don’t want to keep him around, they need to make the most of their leverage and work out some sort of sign-and-trade agreement with whoever wants to sign him.

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Mike Dunleavy Jr. Reveals What Warriors Will Target In Free Agency

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What are the Golden State Warriors‘ plans for the summer?

No one knows which direction they will take and who they will try to trade and acquire.

Speaking to the press, via NBC Sports, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. talked about his team’s approach to the offseason.

“We’ll target some players that we think can fit well. You got to have that balance of playing with these guys offensively by making shots and being able to pass, handling the ball and reading the game. And defensively, you’ve got to be able to guard. You’ve got to be able to hold up. I can’t bring in a guy who’s a great shooter and, on the other end, defensively can’t do anything,” Dunleavy said. “So we’re trying to look at guys that can make this team better. I think we’ve done a pretty good job in free agency, whether it’s minimums or exceptions. I have a good feel for our group and what we can do to get better. So we’ll see what we can do.”

It’s clear that he has an idea in mind about the perfect players that he wants with Golden State.

But just knowing what he wants doesn’t mean he will actually get the stars his team needs.

The Warriors are juggling a few things right now.

They are attempting to build a post-Steph Curry future, which is drawing closer every year, and they are also trying to win now.

They want a roster that can be good in the present and the long term.

There are questions about multiple players in the lineup, especially Jonathan Kuminga.

He could be leaving the Warriors this summer, hoping to start a new chapter with a team that wants to use him regularly.

Once the future with Kuminga is settled, Dunleavy and his staff will get to work trying to add the kind of players who will help them win now and far into the future.

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Mike Dunleavy Reveals Jonathan Kuminga’s ‘Desire’ To Be With Warriors

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Fans hoping to hear some good news about Jonathan Kuminga staying with the Golden State Warriors probably weren’t happy with the latest statement from Mike Dunleavy.

Speaking to the press, Dunleavy made it clear that Kuminga is fully in charge of his fate in free agency.

Only he can decide if he remains with Golden State or if he goes, and Dunleavy didn’t make it clear which way Kuminga would go.

“I think from his end, ultimately, he’s the one, as a free agent, [who] has to sign the contract. If that happens with us, that’s reflective of his desire to be here. We’ll see, as they say,” Dunleavy said, per Anthony Slater.

Mike Dunleavy on Jonathan Kuminga’s desire (or non-desire) to be with Warriors factoring into restricted free agency: “I think from his end, ultimately he’s the one that has to sign the contract. If it happens with us, it’s reflective of his desire to be here.” pic.twitter.com/L3sXLCdvlo

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) June 27, 2025

Kuminga recently made comments about wanting to do more for his team.

He said he feels he is ready to lead and wants to have that opportunity, and some people felt that was a veiled swipe at the Warriors and head coach Steve Kerr.

Kerr hasn’t used Kuminga that often, and some fans are wondering why.

Does he not like the young player, or does he just not believe in his skills?

Regardless, Kuminga is ready to do more, and that is putting him in a difficult position at free agency.

Does he stay with the Warriors, hoping that he will get more time to shine, or does he try his luck with another team that is looking to give him more time on the court?

As Dunleavy said, it is totally up to him, and no one else can make this choice.

A lot of people think that Kuminga could go either way, and there is a chance he’s back in Golden State next season or packing his bags and heading somewhere else.

He wants to play more, and he wants to win – can he do that with the Warriors?

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Details Emerge About Why Kevin Durant Didn’t Return To The Warriors

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Kevin Durant found a new home with the Houston Rockets, but the path to Texas nearly took a detour through familiar territory.

The Golden State Warriors made a serious push to bring back their former superstar at the trade deadline, hoping to reunite the two-time Finals MVP with the franchise where he captured championships in 2017 and 2018.

Durant had other plans. Despite Golden State’s interest, he ultimately declined the trade that would have sent him from Phoenix back to the Bay Area.

The decision stemmed from lingering philosophical differences with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr.

“Durant’s exit from the Bay Area arguably had more to do with his issues with Steve Kerr than any shouting match with Green. Durant repeatedly complained both publicly and privately about Kerr’s offensive principles during his final season with the Warriors, and he continued to do so even after he left for Brooklyn. The two have since reconciled, but league sources identify Kerr as among the reasons Durant opted not to return to Golden State at the trade deadline,” Logan Murdock reported, per NBA Central.

Steve Kerr was reportedly one of the reasons Kevin Durant wasn’t interested in returning to Golden State, per @loganmmurdock

“Durant’s exit from the Bay Area arguably had more to do with his issues with Steve Kerr than any shouting match with Green. Durant repeatedly complained… pic.twitter.com/Zzri61Ruyn

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 24, 2025

Those tensions, which developed during Durant’s final season in Golden State, apparently remained strong enough to influence his trade preferences years later.

Golden State had envisioned reuniting Durant with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, banking on their proven chemistry to chase more titles.

The Warriors even explored a complex three-team deal involving Jimmy Butler that could have made the reunion possible.

In Houston, the appeal was clear. A fresh opportunity, an exciting young roster, and a coach Durant already trusts.

Ime Udoka, Durant’s former coach in Brooklyn and with Team USA, was a significant factor in the equation. The Rockets had just wrapped up a 52-win season, securing the second seed in the Western Conference.

But after being knocked out in the first round, they were left searching for that true go-to scorer. At 36, Durant brings championship experience to a young Houston roster with playoff aspirations.

The Warriors now move forward without their former cornerstone, searching for new ways to maximize their remaining championship window.

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