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Danny Emerman

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Golden State Warriors beat writer for The San Francisco Standard

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Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · 21h

Warriors still value JK and see a path to him being a long-term piece. Players break out at different points in their careers, and his arc has been unique. This could be his year. And while he’s tradeable, GSW may not want to move him.

They could be back at square one next summer.

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · 21h

The Warriors respected Aaron Turner’s hustle for his client and maintained a working relationship throughout. But some of Turner’s tactics didn’t always sit well with GSW folks.

“We knew this is the way he likes to deal, and it’s not the most fun.”

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · 21h

JK is one of the NBA’ best downhill scorers. He’s flashed elite two-way potential. But his usage rate and shot diet (94th percentile frequency/25th percentile efficiency in the midrange) can frustrate the Ws sideline.

On the court, something’s got to give.

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · 21h

Jonathan Kuminga’s back after the Warriors and agent Aaron Turner came to an agreement that satisfied both sides. But it sure was a loud summer.

“This was an insane negotiation that was hitting a boiling point”
“Probably won't have a negotiation like that ever again”

sfstandard.com/2025/10/09/j...

A media blitz, death threats, and a firebrand agent: Inside Jonathan Kuminga’s summer

How Kuminga and his agent Aaron Turner navigated an offseason of dramatic negotiations with the Warriors.

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · 1d

When the Warriors were at their best last year, Moses Moody was starting and defending the point of attack. He seems ready to pick up where he left off: sfstandard.com/2025/10/08/m...

Entering Year 5, Moses Moody is poised to take the next step with the Warriors

The 23-year-old wing spent the summer finding pickup runs — despite being limited to using one hand — to improve his game.

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · 9d

Guess who's back: sfstandard.com/2025/09/30/j...

Jonathan Kuminga’s free agency is over, and he’s returning to Warriors

Kuminga’s contract stalemate leaked into training camp

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · 9d

Steve Kerr addressed the media for the first time of the season sfstandard.com/2025/09/30/s...

‘I’m not worried’: Steve Kerr talks Kuminga contract situation, his own Warriors future

The veteran head coach addressed the media after Golden State’s first training camp practice on Tuesday

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · 9d

Steve Kerr addressed the media for the first time of the season sfstandard.com/2025/09/30/s...

‘I’m not worried’: Steve Kerr talks Kuminga contract situation, his own Warriors future

The veteran head coach addressed the media after Golden State’s first training camp practice on Tuesday

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · 10d

Dispatch from an odd Warriors media day, with Jonathan Kuminga as the main character lurking in the background
sfstandard.com/2025/09/29/w...

Warriors stars set clear expectations for absent Jonathan Kuminga on Media Day

The fifth-year forward’s restricted free-agency negotiations with the Warriors are ongoing — and still tense.

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · 11d

Al Horford should fit perfectly with Golden State. He's the type of center they've been needing for years, and he's still very effective in a minutes-managed role: sfstandard.com/2025/09/28/a...

Al Horford commits to signing with Warriors: Report

Al Horford, 39, is entering his 19th NBA season and is expected to start at center for Golden State

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · 16d

The Giants are mid again, but hey, the park is finally filling up like it was before the pandemic sfstandard.com/2025/09/23/b...

One meaningful sign of progress the Giants made in Buster Posey’s first season

The Giants could finish under .500, but president of baseball operations Buster Posey acquired new stars who helped the franchise start filling the ballpark again.

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · 21d

No matter how the Jonathan Kuminga restricted free agency saga ends, there will be aftershocks that fall on the Warriors' culture to bear: sfstandard.com/2025/09/18/j...

The Jonathan Kuminga negotiations are setting up a test of the Warriors’ infrastructure

Golden State has less than two weeks to sort out a contentious contract saga that’s compromising the team’s ability to finalize its roster.

Reposted by Danny Emerman

timkawakami.bsky.social @timkawakami.bsky.social · 22d

New "Warriors Plus-Minus" with @dannyemerman.bsky.social -- How Jonathan Kuminga is winning the offseason.

It's actually pretty amazing, I must say, how this occurred. Pending a deal, of course.
-Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3woo...
-Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

How Kuminga is Winning the Offseason

open.spotify.com

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · 28d

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Dalano Banton are among the free agents who have popped into Chase for recent workouts, per sources. sfstandard.com/2025/09/11/j...

The Warriors still don't have roster, and that's starting to matter

Golden State has nine players under contract as Jonathan Kuminga's restricted free agency has brought operations to a standstill.

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · Sep 8

One of the best things about @sfstandard.com is that we've got my sports editor, Kerry Crowley, writing again. He rocks.

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · Sep 7

The Calgorithm is back sfstandard.com/2025/09/07/j...

Cal is back, and freshman QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele has an on-ramp to stardom

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele made his Memorial Stadium debut Saturday in Cal's home opener against Texas Southern University. Here's how he handled the hype.

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · Sep 5

History at Chase Center last night, and playoffs to come at…not Chase Center sfstandard.com/2025/09/04/v...

Valkyries punch WNBA playoff tickets, defy the odds in inaugural season

Golden State has redefined what's possible for an expansion franchise and will spend the next week jockeying for a higher postseason seed after clinching a historic playoff berth.

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · Sep 2

Veronica Burton isn’t just an on-court extension of Natalie Nakase, she’s a reflection of the Valkyries HC.

On the visceral link between the favorites for WNBA Most Improved Player and Coach of the Year: sfstandard.com/2025/09/02/v...

In Veronica Burton and Natalie Nakase, the Valkyries have a ‘dream’ connection

Golden State's star point guard Veronica Burton isn't just an on-court extension of Natalie Nakase, she’s a reflection of the Valkyries' head coach.

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · Aug 27

There are a ton of free agents still unsigned. Which might make sense for the back-end of the Warriors' roster? sfstandard.com/2025/08/27/w...

The Warriors need to fill their roster. Do these 10 free agents fit?

Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green are trying to lead Golden State through a daunting Western Conference. They'll need a lot more help as the roster takes shape.

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · Aug 22

Stanford opens its football season tomorrow, kicking off the Andrew Luck era. It’s a pivotal moment in Stanford athletics wholesale, with an incoming new AD and a need to right the ship in a constantly evolving landscape.

On the Cardinal at a crossroads: sfstandard.com/2025/08/22/s...

Stanford athletics lost its way. Can new leadership restore the Cardinal to relevance?

Athletic director John Donahoe and former Cardinal quarterback Andrew Luck will attempt to guide a cultural turnaround. It all starts with the football program.

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Warriors’ schedule is here! Rapid reactions: sfstandard.com/2025/08/14/w...

Circle your calendars: The Warriors' 2025-26 schedule is here

The Warriors’ long offseason isn’t over yet, but there are finally matchups for Steph Curry and his teammates to circle on their calendars.

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · Aug 12

A Kuminga update, with no end in sight sfstandard.com/2025/08/12/j...

The Jonathan Kuminga-Warriors staring contest continues: Who will blink first?

A complicated contract saga involving Jonathan Kuminga has brought Golden State's summer business to a screeching halt. A resolution doesn't appear close, either.

Danny Emerman @dannyemerman.bsky.social · Jul 31

Breaking down the latest on Jonathan Kuminga sfstandard.com/2025/07/31/j...

What's next for the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga as a holding pattern lingers?

What's the latest on Jonathan Kuminga? Here's three ways a resolution could be reached.

Reposted by Danny Emerman

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · Jul 17

The journey of a rising Warriors coach who started from the bottom

The journey of a rising Warriors coach who started from the bottom

Lainn Wilson was once in charge of laundry and driving the team van, making "pennies on the dollar." Now he's stepping into a key role.