Joey Akeley
@jakeley.bsky.social
Golden State Warriors OnSI beat writer
If the Warriors are seriously prioritizing expiring contracts, here are probably the best of the bleak offers they’d get
Buying or Selling 4 Kuminga Trade Ideas for Expiring Contracts
The Golden State Warriors are just about guaranteed to trade Jonathan Kuminga by the Feb. 5 trade deadline, and ESPN's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater reporte
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January 19, 2026 at 3:39 AM
If the Warriors are seriously prioritizing expiring contracts, here are probably the best of the bleak offers they’d get
If they can’t get Murphy and aren’t willing to meet the asking price for MPJ, the Warriors could look for an opportunity to land RJ Barrett
4-Team Kuminga Trade Idea Gets Warriors Under-the-Radar Wing
The Golden State Warriors want to trade Jonathan Kuminga, and Jonathan Kuminga wants the Warriors to trade him. So a resolution to this saga is coming soon. T
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January 16, 2026 at 11:09 PM
If they can’t get Murphy and aren’t willing to meet the asking price for MPJ, the Warriors could look for an opportunity to land RJ Barrett
Here are my Warriors trade deadline predictions. Yes, an MPJ prediction is included
Warriors Trade Deadline Predictions After Kuminga Demands Trade
The Golden State Warriors are finally eligible to trade Jonathan Kuminga, and he's hoping they do so soon. ESPN's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater reported Th
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January 15, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Here are my Warriors trade deadline predictions. Yes, an MPJ prediction is included
Ranking the top realistic trade targets for Jonathan Kuminga
Ranking Realistic Trade Targets for Jonathan Kuminga
A month ago, I ranked the top trade targets the Warriors could pursue for Jonathan Kuminga. It’s easy to see now that many of them are not realistic targets.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Ranking the top realistic trade targets for Jonathan Kuminga
The NBA needs to look into defenders putting their head an inch away from the offensive player. Steph does a natural rip through and it’s an automatic offensive foul. He did not elbow him
December 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The NBA needs to look into defenders putting their head an inch away from the offensive player. Steph does a natural rip through and it’s an automatic offensive foul. He did not elbow him
The Warriors are having issues working around Dray’s offensive limitations. So they have made a rotation change. But is it working?
Warriors Are Trying to Fix Draymond Green Problem with Rotation Change
The Golden State Warriors have a Draymond Green problem. Defenses know he's not a good three-point shooter, so they leave him open. Defenses also know he's not
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December 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The Warriors are having issues working around Dray’s offensive limitations. So they have made a rotation change. But is it working?
Who is most likely to be traded before the Feb. 5 deadline? I ranked each Warriors player by trade likeliness here
Ranking Warriors Players by Likeliness of Getting Traded
The Golden State Warriors will be making at least one trade before the Feb. 5 trade deadline. That much is sure. So who will they trade? I ranked the players f
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December 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Who is most likely to be traded before the Feb. 5 deadline? I ranked each Warriors player by trade likeliness here
Takeaway’s from last night’s game include Will Richard’s performance and Steph’s strong closing stretch
Takeaways from Warriors' Win Over Suns: Bench Player Saves Dubs
The Golden State Warriors (14-15) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 119-116 win over the Phoenix Suns (15-13) on Saturday at Chase Center. Stephen Curry
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December 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Takeaway’s from last night’s game include Will Richard’s performance and Steph’s strong closing stretch
Stat of the day: Draymond Green is averaging 4.2 turnovers per 36 minutes. That is the second-highest rate in the NBA
December 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Stat of the day: Draymond Green is averaging 4.2 turnovers per 36 minutes. That is the second-highest rate in the NBA
My takeaways from another brutal loss here. The big one: Warriors’ lineup choice for the final possession was begging for an offensive rebound to beat them
Takeaways from Warriors' Loss to Suns: Where Blame Should Lie for Last-Second Foul
The Golden State Warriors fell to 5-10 in clutch games against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, and this one was particularly deflating. The Warriors rallied from
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December 19, 2025 at 5:50 AM
My takeaways from another brutal loss here. The big one: Warriors’ lineup choice for the final possession was begging for an offensive rebound to beat them
The Warriors’ biggest offensive problem is a lack of a third option. Look at how they compare to other teams here
Warriors Offense Has Growing Problem Steph Curry Can't Fix
The Golden State Warriors have a lot of issues, but their lack of offensive firepower aside from Stephen Curry stands out the most. Let's see how Curry's teamm
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December 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The Warriors’ biggest offensive problem is a lack of a third option. Look at how they compare to other teams here
Who could have the most interest in Kuminga? Here’s a primer for 14 potential suitors
Kuminga Landing Spots Primer: Gauging Interest of 14 Potential Suitors
The Golden State Warriors benched Jonathan Kuminga on Sunday, and since, there have been multiple reports that they will try to trade him when he's first eligib
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December 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Who could have the most interest in Kuminga? Here’s a primer for 14 potential suitors
I ranked Kuminga trade targets. Two wings and a center are in the top three
Ranking Top Trade Targets Warriors Could Pursue for Kuminga
On Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Warriors will discuss trades for Jonathan Kuminga when he's first eligible to be dealt on January 15. That'
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December 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I ranked Kuminga trade targets. Two wings and a center are in the top three
Here are three trade ideas that get the Warriors a very good player and open a roster spot for a Pat Spencer contract
Jonathan Kuminga Trade Ideas That Clear Roster Spot for Pat Spencer Contract
Jonathan Kuminga was benched on Sunday, and there's no telling how long it'll be before he's back in the rotation. So if a Kuminga trade didn't feel inevitable
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December 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Here are three trade ideas that get the Warriors a very good player and open a roster spot for a Pat Spencer contract
I took a stab at how the Warriors should divide the playing time when everyone is healthy
Predicting Warriors' Starting, Reserve Lineups After Kuminga Benching
Several things we thought we knew about the Golden State Warriors' rotation pecking order changed last week. Jonathan Kuminga is now benched, and it could last
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December 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I took a stab at how the Warriors should divide the playing time when everyone is healthy
What a difference two days make. The Warriors are 13-12. Spencer looks like a rotation mainstay. Podz just had his best game in weeks. Santos, Hield and Richard are playing well. Post continues to shine. Melton looks great. The whole team is getting healthy. Watch out, NBA
December 8, 2025 at 2:31 AM
What a difference two days make. The Warriors are 13-12. Spencer looks like a rotation mainstay. Podz just had his best game in weeks. Santos, Hield and Richard are playing well. Post continues to shine. Melton looks great. The whole team is getting healthy. Watch out, NBA
No Kuminga in the first 17 minutes of the game
December 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
No Kuminga in the first 17 minutes of the game
38-point first quarter. This team feels unrecognizable from the first quarter against Philly
December 8, 2025 at 12:34 AM
38-point first quarter. This team feels unrecognizable from the first quarter against Philly
The Jimmy-Pat duo has been lethal this season with a plus-19.1 net rating in 118 possessions. It starts out strong as the Warriors lead 11-2 two minutes into the game
December 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The Jimmy-Pat duo has been lethal this season with a plus-19.1 net rating in 118 possessions. It starts out strong as the Warriors lead 11-2 two minutes into the game
We know Seth can shoot. What else does he bring to the table?
What the Warriors Are Getting with Seth Curry Signing
Seth Curry and the Golden State Warriors agreed to a one-year contract on Sunday, per ESPN's Shams Charania. It's well-known that Seth (43.3) has a higher care
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November 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We know Seth can shoot. What else does he bring to the table?
The Warriors need to make a trade, but one three-time All-Star center isn’t the answer
Why Warriors' Reported Lack of Interest in 3-Time All-Star Center Makes Sense
The Golden State Warriors have several needs, and of them is an upgrade at center. Despite that, sources told ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel that the Warriors don'
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November 30, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The Warriors need to make a trade, but one three-time All-Star center isn’t the answer
The Warriors need a number of players to play better in December and beyond. But perhaps one stands out the most
Why Warriors Need Struggling Guard to Find Last Year's Form
Brandin Podziemski is not making a third-year leap. In fact, the 6'4" guard has regressed from how he played down the stretch last year. It's been a surprisin
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November 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The Warriors need a number of players to play better in December and beyond. But perhaps one stands out the most
I identified the Warriors’ biggest trade deadline need
Why 2 Stats Show Warriors' Biggest Trade Deadline Need
Depending on who you ask, you might get several different answers on the Golden State Warriors' biggest trade deadline need. Some will say it's a point-of-atta
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November 27, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I identified the Warriors’ biggest trade deadline need
The Warriors’ decision to extend Moses Moody in October 2024 looks like a genius move now
Why Warriors' $37.5M Sharpshooter Has NBA's Best Contract Among Role Players
The Golden State Warriors made a shrewd decision when they extended Moses Moody right before the 2024-25 season. At the time, Moody was entering his fourth sea
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November 17, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The Warriors’ decision to extend Moses Moody in October 2024 looks like a genius move now
Golden State’s starting lineup tonight (Curry, Butler, Kuminga, Green, Post) has a +26.7 net rating. Will be interesting to see if they can get off to a fast start against the best team in basketball
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Golden State’s starting lineup tonight (Curry, Butler, Kuminga, Green, Post) has a +26.7 net rating. Will be interesting to see if they can get off to a fast start against the best team in basketball