The Zach Lowe Show The Jonathan Kuminga Stalemate Ends, and Awards Picks With Kirk Goldsberry. Plus, a Mets Corner Postmortem With Sean Fennessey.
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Oct 1, 2025 
Kirk Goldsberry, a basketball analyst known for his insights on spatial analytics, joins to discuss Jonathan Kuminga's new contract with the Warriors. They delve into how this affects Golden State’s trade options and team flexibility. Kirk also shares dark-horse MVP candidates and Coach of the Year predictions. Later, sports journalist Sean Fennessey analyzes the Mets' season, focusing on critical defensive errors and the team's need for a true ace. Together, they reflect on the emotional rollercoaster of being a Mets fan.
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Kuminga Deal Is An Asset-First Contract
- Jonathan Kuminga's two-year $48M deal gives the Warriors flexibility as a short-term asset or audition piece.
- The team option in year two preserves trade value while keeping Golden State under the second apron.
Play Or Market: Warriors' Kuminga Dilemma
- Warriors face a trade-versus-play dilemma: they must play Kuminga to market him but Kerr dislikes his fit.
- That tension complicates any January trade deadline strategy for Golden State.
Butler Boosted Real Defensive Gains
- Golden State's late-season surge with Butler showed genuine defensive and free-throw-rate improvements.
- But age and depth limit their ceiling; deep playoff runs remain unlikely without health breaks.