The Golden State Warriors are aiming to bounce back with a strong campaign, looking to capitalize on Stephen Curry’s elite performances while building a roster capable of contending for an NBA championship. With Jimmy Butler now in the mix, the Warriors appear to have found their second star to pair alongside Curry.
Golden State were not pleased with how last season ended, and they’re expected to return with urgency. The team turned a corner following Butler’s arrival, riding a late winning streak into the playoffs. However, their momentum stalled when Stephen Curry suffered an injury in the second round against the Minnesota Timberwolves—a setback that proved too much to overcome.
Butler has made it clear he’s energized for the upcoming season. In a recent Instagram post, he spoke candidly about his teammates and his expectations: “Robin. He gonna be robbing the s*** out of this mothe***** this year. Batman gonna do his job… Draymond [Green is] the Batmobile… He [does] a little bit of everything… Who else we got? I don’t know,” Butler said.
Curry responded in a way that immediately sparked excitement among Warriors fans. The four-time NBA champion dropped into the comments with a prayer hand emoji and the message: “On the way.”
Interestingly, Butler didn’t assign the “Batman” role to Curry in his metaphor, so Curry’s comment might not have been about himself. Instead, it may have referred to the two free agents Golden State is reportedly targeting—Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton. However, both signings remain on hold as contract negotiations involving Jonathan Kuminga continue to create uncertainty.
The Warriors are working to resolve the situation with Kuminga while navigating a relatively quiet offseason. So far, they’ve been unable to make key additions due to stalled talks over a potential extension for the forward.
According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Warriors have offered Kuminga a two-year, $45 million contract. “If Kuminga and his camp were to turn down this option, with the Warriors already signaling that they are no longer exploring sign-and-trade routes, the only other option left is to accept that one-year, $7.9 million qualifying offer,” Siegel reported.
Accepting that qualifying offer could significantly limit Kuminga’s growth and leverage. For now, the Warriors—along with Curry, Butler, and the rest of the roster—are waiting for reinforcements that could turn them into serious contenders in the NBA Western Conference.