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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 10h

Al Horford on playing with Steph Curry: “He does such a good job terrifying everyone in the league every time he moves. That’s something I’m going to really take advantage of.”

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 10h

Quinten Post is trying to pick nuances up from Al Horford’s game: “He’s actually quite an aggressive player within being a good really good team player.”

Soundbites of Post on Horford and Horford on Post

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 16h

Warriors plan to play all their veterans tomorrow night in preseason game vs Blazers. Steve Kerr said he imagines minute total will be ramped up slightly from the opener (around 15 minutes).

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 1d

Steph Curry specifically mentioned this give-and-go with Al Horford as "unspoken chemistry that'll continue to get better."

Here's the clip and Curry's full soundbite on the Horford addition postgame

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 1d

Steve Kerr started small last night and says he wants to play that Steph/Podziemski/Moody/Butler/Draymond lineup because of its past success.

“It doesn’t mean Draymond is going to be logging heavy minutes at the five.”

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 2d

Warriors going with their small starting lineup in the preseason opener vs Lakers

Steph Curry
Brandin Podziemski
Moses Moody
Jimmy Butler
Draymond Green

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 2d

Jimmy Butler expected to play tonight in the Warriors preseason opener despite an ankle tweak earlier in the week, per Kerr. Veterans will play around 15 minutes and sit second half. No Seth Curry after arriving to camp mid-week. Jonathan Kuminga will play.

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 5d

Does Jonathan Kuminga want to be with the Warriors long-term?

“I’m here now. That’s everybody’s goal, to be somewhere longer.”

Does he feel like they want him long-term?

“I would say so based on me being back here.”

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 5d

Jonathan Kuminga on his role: “Being involved in both sides. Finds a way to impact. If it’s on defense, an assignment, just go guard the best player.”

“I’ve seen certain things where people think I only think about offense. I’m always going to get better on both ends.”

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 5d

Jonathan Kuminga has switched his jersey number from 00 to 1. He just wrapped up his first Warriors practice of the preseason.

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 5d

Al Horford said he never ultimately considered retirement and would’ve only left Boston for this opportunity with the Warriors

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 6d

Warriors stock report with
@timbontemps.bsky.social

First of what should be semi-regular big picture GSW conversations

Steve Kerr in the FINAL YEAR of his contract, Jonathan Kuminga's deal & MORE | Warriors Stock Report

YouTube video by NBA on ESPN

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 6d

De’Anthony Melton is still in the late stages of ACL rehab. The Warriors anticipate he will miss the early portion of the regular season, per sources. Melton had ACL surgery in early December, about 10 months ago. They like where he’s at but will take careful approach.

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 6d

Jonathan Kuminga is flying to the Bay Area today. I’d anticipate his first practice with the Warriors tomorrow. Expectation is Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton will sign and be at practice today, which starts in a couple hours.

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 7d

Steve Kerr says he won’t seek an extension until after season

“If it's meant for me to keep going, I'm going to keep going. If it's meant for the team to move on to someone else, there will be nothing but gratitude and appreciation.”

New ESPN story

Kerr waiting until after season to address deal

Steve Kerr says he will wait until the season ends before addressing his contract.

www.espn.com

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 7d

Steve Kerr is on the final season of his contract. He doesn’t anticipate negotiating an extension during the season. Wants to be with Warriors beyond but acknowledges it’s fluid.

“However this ends, it’s going to be done in a really quality way.”

A transparent soundbite

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 8d

Pat Spencer is back with the Warriors on a two-way contract. Said he signed 10 minutes ago. Just did Media Day interview.

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 8d

Draymond Green with a detailed soundbite on Jonathan Kuminga’s situation and the reality of business in the NBA

“He sign a contract and come out and play great, everyone will forget and move on.”

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 8d

Steph Curry said he respects the process in regard to Jonathan Kuminga’s contract negotiations. Also: “When he’s here and ready to work, we expect him to be locked in.”

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 8d

Steph Curry on potential Kuminga distraction: “He's going to get asked questions. You're asking questions...But what happens when I leave this microphone, go in the locker room and players talk — That'll be make or break about whether we move into year with right frame of mind."

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 8d

Warriors officially announce the Gary Payton II signing, meaning he will be cleared for the first practice. Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton still waiting in Jonathan Kuminga contract limbo.

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 9d

Jonathan Kuminga didn't travel to the Bay Area this weekend and he won't be at Media Day tomorrow. There remains no tangible movement toward a contract resolution as the basketball portion of the NBA calendar arrives.

Latest with @shamscharaniaespn.bsky.social

Kuminga won't appear at media day amid deadline

Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga did not travel to San Francisco and won't be in attendance for Monday's media day, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 21d

The message from Jonathan Kuminga and his agent Aaron Turner to the Warriors this week: Flip the team option to a player option and Kuminga will sign deal and buy-in to mission of getting Steph Curry another title.

GSW has been reluctant to add a player option in any offer.

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 22d

Inside the stalemate between Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors as training camp nears

Story with @shamscharaniaespn.bsky.social

Inside the Warriors' stalemate with Jonathan Kuminga

Kuminga's future with the Warriors will determine how the team fills its remaining roster spots as training camp nears.

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 25d

Some of the latest on the Jonathan Kuminga front as Warriors’ training camp draws closer

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