Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors Kuminga Trade Sooner Rather Than Later?
Jan 6, 2026
Danny Emmerman, a sports writer for the San Francisco Standard, joins to dissect the Warriors' recent loud loss to the Clippers and the team's scoring woes. They analyze Jonathan Kuminga's potential trade post-Jan. 15 to enhance roster flexibility, the need for lineup adjustments without Curry, and Draymond's evolving role as a playmaker. The duo discusses potential trade targets and the risks of inaction, emphasizing that timely moves could reshape the team's future.
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Key Calls Tilted The Momentum
- Late-game officiating swings and blown continuation/goal-ten calls massively affected outcome momentum.
- Those moments compounded into technicals and a one-point loss in a comeback game.
Moody's Role Is Dragging The Starter Unit
- Moses Moody defends well but his offensive slump is hurting the starting unit's net rating.
- Moving him out of the starting lineup could improve matchups and reduce exposure.
Flip Roles To Unleash Scoring
- Do try to turn Kuminga into the primary wing who can provide 10-minute scoring bursts.
- That shift could allow Moody to move to a secondary role and regain confidence.