Jimmy Butler continues to be a mentor for Jonathan Kuminga both on and off the court.So as Kuminga continues to maneuver what’s likely to be his impending Warriors divorce, Butler will remain by his side regardless of the outcome. Butler told reporters after the Warriors’ win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday that their relationship hasn’t changed at all despite Kuminga being out of Steve Kerr’s rotation lately.“Same. He better come to my house tonight and eat dinner, play some dominoes,” Butler said (h/t ESPN’s Anthony Slater). “That is my brother, so I care less if you’re out of the rotation. We hang out. That’s my friend, That’s my brother. That’s not going to change. “Basketball is basketball. I love him like a brother and I wish him the best. And I still see him in here getting his work in, so his mind’s right.”Kuminga has been benched or played limited minutes over the past few weeks as the trade deadline approaches. Now more than ever, his future with Golden State is uncertain.The 23-year-old wing can’t be dealt until January 15, and several reports indicate that a move is...
Jimmy Butler shares sound advice to Jonathan Kuminga as trade deadline looms
Published January 4, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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