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Kuminga’s return fizzles as Hawks rout Warriors decisively

PUBLISHED Mar 21, 2026, 11:24 PM ET

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Atlanta — The Hawks beat the Golden State Warriors 126-110 Saturday at State Farm Arena in Jonathan Kuminga’s first game against his former team after a Feb. 5 trade, with Kuminga scoring two points on 1-for-9 shooting while playing 22 minutes. The result reflected roster disruptions: Kristaps Porziņģis did not play due to lower back soreness and Steph Curry remained sidelined for knee rehab; coach Steve Kerr and Kuminga exchanged cordial remarks after the game and teams cited role and injury management as next considerations this week.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Feb. 5 — Trade deadline: Warriors trade Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to Hawks for Kristaps Porziņģis.
Days later — Kuminga joins Hawks’ rotation and prepares for first matchup against Golden State.
Saturday — Hawks host Warriors at State Farm Arena; Porziņģis is unavailable, Curry sidelined.
Game result — Hawks win 126-110; Kuminga records 2 points on 1-for-9 shooting in 22 minutes.
Postgame — Steve Kerr and Kuminga comment on relationship and role; teams consider injuries and rotations.

News Intelligence

If you're a Warriors fan, this game was a tough watch. Key players like Porziņģis and Curry were out, and Kuminga's performance was less than stellar. It's a reminder that trades and injuries can shake up a team's dynamic. Keep an eye on how the Warriors adjust their strategy in the coming games.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 7

Who Benefited

The Atlanta Hawks benefited immediately through improved rotation depth, a decisive win, and a boost to team confidence following the game.

Who Impacted

The Golden State Warriors suffered from injuries to key players, roster instability on the road trip, and the loss of a preferred rotation following the defeat.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 7
Distribution:: Left 13%, Center 88%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

The Atlanta Hawks benefited immediately through improved rotation depth, a decisive win, and a boost to team confidence following the game.

Who Impacted

The Golden State Warriors suffered from injuries to key players, roster instability on the road trip, and the loss of a preferred rotation following the defeat.