In today’s Dub Hub:
- Brandin Podziemski expresses support for Jonathan Kuminga during an interview on 95.7 The Game.
- Warriors ‘anticipate’ adding Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II, and Will Richard to the roster, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.
- ESPN and ABC announces new changes to their NBA broadcast teams for the upcoming season.
Brandin Podziemski isn’t letting the noise around Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency change how the Golden State Warriors’ players see their teammate.
Speaking with 95.7 The Game, Podziemski made it clear the locker room’s support hasn’t wavered:
The Warriors and Kuminga remain at a standstill after he turned down a reported offer of two-years, $45 million earlier this summer. While Golden State’s front office continues to hold firm, Podziemski’s comments underline the team’s hope that Kuminga stays in the Bay.
For more on this and other news around the NBA, here is our latest news round-up for Friday, August 29th:
Warriors News:
Jonathan Kuminga’s contract, intriguing teams and more lingering NBA offseason questions | The Athletic
But as one involved party put it to me earlier this month, the pressure that might prompt either side to change its stance doesn’t actually start rising until mid-September. With the qualifying offer deadline set for Oct. 1, and with training camp starting right before then, that’s when everyone will finally start to get truly antsy here.
Jake Fischer Latest: NBA moves are still happening and we have another detailed breakdown of percolating action | The Stein Line
In Brogdon’s case, Golden State’s long-running stalemate with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga has contributed to the uncomfortable wait. We won’t know if the Warriors emerge with more serious interest in Brogdon until the state of their roster and luxury tax bill becomes clear in the wake of a resolution to Kuminga’s fate and the subsequent signings that have been long anticipated to bring Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II and second-round pick Will Richard into the Bay Area fold.
How Jimmy Butler is at center of Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga contract stalemate | NBC Sports Bay Area
“One guy that was put in a similar situation is Paul George when he got to Indiana,” one NBA front-office executive tells NBC Sports Bay Area. “When he got there, they were right on the cusp. Danny Granger was playing in front of him, and Lance Stephenson was there. And eventually, he was able to play with that David West group; they were competing for championships.
“But it was like the perfect setup for Paul. They weren’t a big-market team, but they were a good team. He got a chance to grow while they were trying to win. And a lot of his mistakes weren’t as magnified as Kuminga’s have been because of the team he is on.”
Why Warriors bet on Alex Toohey, an Army kid from Australia with a love for cricket | San Francisco Chronicle
In summer league play for the Warriors last month, his initiation to NBA speed, length and physicality, Toohey averaged 6.8 points and 3.8 rebounds — but shooting 26.6% from the field. Former Golden State center Andrew Bogut, who co-owns the Kings and coaches on their staff, said Toohey hasn’t yet “scratched the surface of where he can get to” while affirming belief in his work ethic and focus.
Draymond Green reacts to the blockbuster Micah Parsons trade in the NFL
NBA News:
ESPN unveils roster of NBA game commentators for 2025-26 season | NBA
ESPN today announced its deep roster of NBA game commentators for the 2025-26 season. Veteran analyst Tim Legler will join ESPN’s lead NBA broadcast team, which includes Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Breen, analyst and NBA Champion Richard Jefferson and reporter Lisa Salters.
Legler, Breen, Jefferson and Salters will call the NBA Finals on ABC, the Conference Finals, high-profile first and second round games during the NBA Playoffs, a Christmas Day game and NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC – the marquee, national NBA game of the week. Legler is celebrating his 25th anniversary with ESPN, having served as an analyst since 2000.
Suns, Ishbia sued by minority owners seeking records access | ESPN
“Make no mistake, [Ishbia] does not intend to reduce or slow its investments in the company and its teams,” the letter states. “To the contrary, [Ishbia] will continue doing whatever it takes to position the Suns and Mercury to win championships, ensure a positive team culture, create a lasting impact on the greater Phoenix community, and improve the fan experience. [Ishbia] is not afraid to exceed the luxury tax line and make other commitments to ensure the Suns and Mercury remain first-in-class operations.
Luka Doncic scores 34 points for Slovenia in EuroBasket
In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind:
Seth Curry to the Warriors makes too much sense not to happen
It makes too much sense, and given their brotherly bond, one has to assume that Curry and Curry would love to share the court together before they hang up their Under Armours and resort to a retired life of sharing NBA tales. It makes too much sense not to happen.
A post to end the week:
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