The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> want to bounce back from a disappointing season and everyone wants to be part of their resurgence. As long as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> leads the roster, the Dubs will always have reason to challenge for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship.



Draymond Green ultimately decided to stay, Klay Thompson can’t wait to get back to his best and even Chris Paul is thrilled to be in the Bay area. Everyone is locked in and that’s what the organization needs.



In addition, there are many players behind the veteran stars who want to prove their worth. Jonathan Kuminga, for instance, is reportedly going to have more playing time in the 2023-24 NBA season.



<h2>Rumor: Jonathan Kuminga to have more room at Warriors</h2>



According to Keith Smith of Spotrac, an anonymous Warrior insider claims that not only is Jonathan Kuminga staying in San Francisco despite the offseason buzz, but that he will have a bigger role at the Golden State Warriors next season:



“We’re aware that Jonathan (Kuminga) wants to play more. The chance will be there for him this season. We need him to be ready for a full rotation role in our frontcourt.”


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Selected with the 7th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Kuminga’s future looked up in the air as Steve Kerr dropped him from the rotation in the last postseason. However, it looks like he’s not going anywhere anytime soon.

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NBA Rumors: The Warriors player who will have a bigger role next to Stephen Curry

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> have been busy this offseason. First, they shocked the league by sending Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a>. Later, they signed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green">Draymond Green</a> to a reported four-year, $100m contract extension.



These moves are expected to help Stephen Curry, who continues to have what it takes to deliver championships for the franchise. While Green staying is great news, it remains to be seen how CP3 settles in his new team.



Many believe Father Time has already started to catch up to the veteran guard, but the Dubs seem to believe in what he can bring to the table. Green, for instance, showed nothing but optimism in regard to Paul.



<h2>Draymond Green explains how Chris Paul will help Warriors</h2>



“I think he brings a couple things,” Green said in an appearance on Podcast P with Paul George Presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. “Number 1, I thought last year…and Steph said this in his press conference, we ran out of variety and what I mean about variety is in a team you need to have a variety… Our team last year didn’t have a variety of ways to score and I think CP adds another thing to the menu… CP plays totally different than Steph, totally different than Klay, totally different than myself and Jordan Poole… I also think last year, Steph and I got split up a lot and me and Steph together we’re dangerous. Our minutes got split up a bunch because our second unit couldn’t figure it out and in turn I got put into the second unit to help stabilize things… Well now, CP can anchor that unit…and I think that is a big thing to helping unlock our team again.



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“I’ll tell you one more thing that I think it unlocks and I look forward to learning this from him; I think Chris Paul will completely unlock Jonathan Kuminga and his growth. CP is great with young guys. DeAndrew Ayton looked like a bust before Chris came to Phoenix. No disrespect but more of a compliment to CP but people didn’t know what DeAndrew Ayton was gonna turn out to be and suddenly he became an all-star level player. So I think what he will do for Jonathan Kuminga and unlocking him is huge. Absolutely huge! And I look forward to learning that from him.”


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The young players on the Warriors roster can definitely look up to Paul, an experienced player who already contributed on teammates’ development. Only time will tell how this works.

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Draymond Green reveals which Warriors teammate will benefit from Chris Paul's arrival

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> offseason is just getting started, but the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> have already made significant changes. It makes sense, since the team needs to maximize <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a>‘s championship window before it closes.



With Bob Myers no longer in the Bay area, the Dubs promoted Mike Dunleavy Jr. to general manager, and he quickly made a shocking decision by trading Jordan Poole for Chris Paul.



The Warriors may have not performed as expected last year, but their roster still has some interesting names for the rest of the league. Besides Draymond Green, it looks like one of their players has been drawing interest around the NBA.



<h2>Rumor: 17 teams are interested in Jonathan Kuminga</h2>



According to NBA insider Anthony Slater, more than half of the league is keeping an eye on Jonathan Kuminga, whose future has given a lot to talk about in recent weeks: 



“The [Indiana] Pacers clearly have checked in,” Slater said, via AHN Fire Digital. “I know in the past, the [Toronto] Raptors have had conversations. We know the Warriors have checked in on O.G. Anunoby dating back to the deadline. Who wouldn’t want a 6-foot-7 freak athlete wing with some high upside offensively, and he’s shown flashes of being an incredible individual defender. … If you’re around the league and you see him out of the rotation in the playoffs, you’re probably thinking this is a perfect buy-low candidate in a league obsessed with wings. If we really named who’s actually interested in Kuminga, there are probably 17 teams out there, though some more than others.



“Do I see him on the Warriors next season? Yes,” Slater continued. “I don’t think he’s going to be traded. I don’t think he was being shopped. I think the Warriors – and as we’re seeing in the Mike Dunleavy era – are very willing to have any conversation you’re willing to have as long as you’re not asking for Stephen Curry. They were adamant when a report came out that it sounded like they were shopping him high in the draft that they weren’t shopping him. They’d answer inbound calls on him.



“Through conversations with people behind the scenes about rotations and various roster spots next year, he’s part of the Warriors’ plans moving forward. There’s still a belief in his talent. The thing is, it’s got to fit.”


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Well, regardless of how many teams seem to be interested in the Warriors forward, it looks like he’s not going anywhere anytime soon. It makes sense, since Golden State drafted him 7th overall only two years ago.

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NBA Rumors: More than half of NBA interested in Stephen Curry teammate at Warriors

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> committed a lot of money to Jordan Poole. They knew <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry’s </a>run as one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA’</a>s best would eventually come to an end, so they needed to get younger.



However, with the team still having a championship-caliber core, Steve Kerr hasn’t given some of the young pieces a lot of run. He cannot wait for them or allow them to develop if he wants to win another ring.



That lack of playing time and evident frustration made some think that they could look to part ways with Jonathan Kuminga. However, Anthony Slater of The Athletic doesn’t see that happening now, especially amid the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Draymond Green </a>contract saga.



<h2>Warriors Aren’t Shopping Jonathan Kuminga</h2>



“One of the exploratory conversations that surfaced, via ESPN, was a trade-up scenario involving Kuminga,” reported Slater. “From my understanding, that was an inbound call from a team in the lottery that has registered regular interest in Kuminga dating back a year. Multiple team sources have been adamant that the Warriors aren’t shopping Kuminga around.”



“Kuminga’s future opportunity (and place in the pecking order) is at least partially tied to Draymond Green,” he continued. “If the Green situation were to go sideways in the next couple of weeks, if he were to walk away from the Warriors for a more expensive offer on the open market, Kuminga would suddenly step into a massive role. He might start at power forward and would find himself in various lineup combinations with better spacing.”






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So, even if Green is still heavily expected to be back with the team despite declining his player option, it seems like the Warriors can’t afford to move on from their young forward just in case something crazy happens.

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Warriors make a decision about Jonathan Kuminga - Bolavip US

Warriors make a decision about Jonathan Kuminga

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> have<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Draymond Green’s</a> new contract at the top of their priority list. They know their <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship window could close right away without him.



But Green isn’t the only subject to address in their list right now. They also have to figure out what to do with some of the young players on their roster, as they’re reportedly disgruntled with their roles.



There were plenty of rumors about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Poole</a> and Jonathan Kuminga wanting to be traded. But new GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. has made it clear that he wants them to stay there for the long run.



<h2>Warriors Want To Keep Jordan Poole And Jonathan Kuminga</h2>



“We wanna have those guys here, Jordan (Poole) especially, with his contract extension,” Dunleavy said. “We plan to have him here for four more years at least and Jonathan (Kuminga), he’s shown good progression and growth in his two years here… Both those guys are really good young players.”



Of course, we’ve already seen and heard this with James Wiseman, and they eventually realized that they had no choice but to move on from him and trade him away.



Kuminga and Poole should get a longer leash as the years go by, but there have also been reports about some attitude issues with them, so they’ll have to prove that they’re mature enough to play heavy minutes for a championship team first.

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Warriors have made a decision about Jordan Poole and Jonathan Kuminga

The expectations are huge for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> every season. They built a dynasty that won four titles in eight years with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> being the unquestioned leader of their success. Now, he is the only confirmed to stay in the team next season.



There are a lot of talks around the other two veteran stars. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/klay-thompson">Klay Thompson</a> has not been at the same level since returning from injuries, and his decreased level has affected the team especially in the playoffs.


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Another big name to follow is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green">Draymond Green</a>. The offseason had him as a protagonist of a bad incident where he punched <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole">Jordan Poole</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/warriors-news-jordan-poole-gets-real-on-his-relationship-with-draymond-green-20230515-BUS-1272.html">something that doesn’t seem to be completely forgotten</a>. However, neither of them is the player that Golden State might be shopping.



<h2>Warriors could be shopping Jonathan Kuminga</h2>



The team has nailed their picks in the past drafting the three superstars on their roster. But there is no denying they have failed big-time with their latest selections. Those failed decisions were particularly damming because they involved top 10 picks. They already gave up on former 2nd overall pick James Wiseman, with another one potentially following that path.



Jonathan Kuminga is the player that the Warriors are interested in trading away, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. The report suggests the team is exploring the idea of getting a high draft pick in the 2023 NBA Draft to be in a better position that their current 19th spot. Kuminga was the 7th selection in 2021, but he was never able to reach his potential.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-warriors-want-to-trade-for-jae-crowder-but-theres-a-catch-20221128-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> got off to a slow start to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-gm-bob-myers-gets-real-on-the-current-golden-state-warriors-roster-situation-20221124-0060.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA season</a>. Their second unit struggled to find its groove after multiple guys <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-warriors-players-angry-at-bob-myers-over-key-decision-20221129-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">left in free agency,</a> so they needed the young players to step up.
Unfortunately, Jordan Poole was inconsistent, Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga racked up DNPs, and former second-overall pick James Wiseman was so bad that he was eventually sent back to the G-League.
Now, however, it seems like Kuminga has finally found his rhythm and is making steady contributions on both ends of the floor. That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-draymond-green-calls-out-the-warriors-as-struggles-pile-up-20221125-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Draymond Green</a> believes he’s going to be the team’s X-factor.
<h2>NBA News: Draymond Green Praises Jonathan Kuminga</h2>
“He’s been playing like this for the last three games and the message to him has been to keep playing that way because the numbers will come if you play that way,” Geen said of Kuminga. “And tonight they did.”
“It was huge for us because it kept us in the game,” the veteran added.“Our first unit couldn’t get in going to start the game. It was like we were running the mud and they were running circles around us. And the second unit went in along with stuff and they walked it down a little bit. And then we were able to continue it in the second quarter.”
“He was all over the floor for the block, steals, he guarded Luka really well. He was on Luka which we all know is a daunting task for anyone… He’s playing beautiful basketball, Green concluded.
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Kuminga was expected to break out and have a major role on both ends of the floor this season. So, if he steps up like Poole did last season, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Dubs go the distance again in 2022-23.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/usmnt-golden-state-warriors-draymond-green-wishes-usa-luck-before-match-against-wales-20221121-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors </a>haven’t played as high-leveled as last season. Many reasons could get into discussion. For example,less vacation time, more inside problems than usual, and the young crew that sits on the bench each game. However, it wasn’t always like this. In fact, it was never like this inside the Dubs organization since <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-steve-kerr-makes-bold-statement-about-golden-state-warriors-current-season-20221116-0059.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Kerr</a>arrived.
Since the 2014 season, the Warrios have never had this type of issues. Within the roster nobody had any problems, the bench was deep in terms of defense and offense, which led to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-stephen-curry-breaks-the-silence-on-his-finals-mvp-snub-20221123-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Curry</a>, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green to be rested enough to close out wins for the Dubs.
However, it seems like the Warriors’ front office led by Bob Myers have forgotten how to design and build up a championship-contender team. For example, there isn’t good enough bench players to make good rotation, and the ones that are supposed to carry the team in the second unit are not able to keep up with the game. However, Myers himself has addressed to all of this concerns.
<h2>Warriors News:GM Bob Myers gets real on the currentroster situation</h2>
In the 95.7 The Game Show hosted by Steiny and Guru, the Warriors GMBob Myers stated his plan for the young stars drafted in the last couple of NBA events has started to fall apart due to the unexperienced five-player lineup that Steve Kerr sends to the court. “You draft what you think is the best guy then the challenge is to find a way to make them fit and I think early on at least in this season we hace found that playing a lot of youth together wasn’t looking very good.”
The Warriors’ GM is talking about the situation with young talents such as Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, and James Wiseman. In fact, the last No. 2 overall pick was sent out to the NBA G League’s team of the Warriors, the Santa Cruz for an undefined period of time, which means he clearly needs way more time than usual to be fit for the NBA level.
In fact, the last game rotation against the Los Angeles Clippers, Kerr sent out the young crew led by Draymond Green for the first time in a while. Which was mentioned earlier in the week. However, there’s another issue inside the Warriors, with Stephen Curry, who has been spotted by the TV unhappy when he sees how bad the team is performing.“If you guys were the GM and you had him, it’s almost like a cheat code and your responsibility is to not screw it up,” Myers said. “Do not screw his career up.”Myers said in the latest episode of “All the Smoke”.
 
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NBA News: GM Bob Myers gets real on the current Golden State Warriors' roster situation

NBA News: GM Bob Myers gets real on the current Golden State Warriors' roster situation - Bolavip US

On the wheels of an NBA championship, many expected the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-daymond-green-points-out-jordan-poole-as-warriors-keep-struggling-20221115-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Warriors</a> to have a commanding start to the 2022-23 NBA season. But the Dubs have struggled in the first weeks, and at some point, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/neither-curry-nor-thompson-the-player-that-kept-warriors-together-after-green-poole-incident-20221013-0041.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Kerr</a> dropped <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-jalen-suggs-and-second-year-players-that-will-bounce-back-in-2022-23-20220812-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jonathan Kuminga</a>.
But Golden State‘s poor results led thehead coach to continue <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-warriors-to-make-major-rotation-changes-after-0-4-road-trip-20221104-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">making changes</a>,eventually bringing the second-year forward back to the rotation. Thatcertainly lit a fire inKuminga, who made sure of not letting anyone down.
The 2021 first-round pick had an impressive performance on Monday night’s win over the Spurs, contributing with 15 points, 3 rebounds, and two assists in 25 minutes. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-jonathan-kuminga-and-second-year-players-ready-to-break-out-20220804-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuminga</a>, who shot 71% from the field goal and 75% from deep, sent a clear message postgame.
<h2>Warriors news: Jonathan Kuminga lets Steve Kerr know he wants to stay in the rotation</h2>
When asked about his time out of the rotation, Kuminga made it clear that while the experience taught him some things, it was also quite frustrating. In short, he hopes Kerr doesn’t drop him <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-2022-23-jonathan-kuminga-and-second-year-players-ready-to-break-out-20220712-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">again</a>.
“It’s been tough, and I feel like I said, learning lesson,“ Kuminga said, via NBC Sports Bayarea. “It’s part of growth too. So as long as you get the opportunity to go out there and play, you just got to go out there and do what you have to do to maintain your place in the rotation. And it’s been tough, but you gotta keep pushing.
“Thing that makes it tough is days that you’re not playing. Because as much as you’re not playing when you get going out there on the floor, sometimes you got to catch up with the rest of the guys that have been playing. I feel like that’s the toughest part.“
Kuminga wants to be part of the group of players that are playing, which is understandable after seeing what he can bring to the table. He still has an entire career ahead of him, and who knows, maybe we could see the big man having a betterrole soon.
 
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Not every young player can be like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-ambitious-lebron-james-makes-lakers-one-big-request-20220810-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/michael-jordan-magic-johnson-and-paul-pierce-react-to-bill-bussells-passing-20220731-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jordan</a>, or even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/portland-star-damian-lillard-points-out-the-mentality-problem-that-ails-most-kids-aiming-for-the-nba-20220806-0032.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Damian Lillard.</a> For some, it takes some time before they prove why they made it to the league in the first place, while others seem ready out of the gate.
That’s why fans and analysts should think twice before calling young players busts. Even Kobe Bryant and John Stockton needed time before stepping over and putting together Hall of Famer careers.
With that in mind, we’ll take a look at three young players that were expected to make a bigger impact in their<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/5-nba-rookies-to-shine-in-the-nba-2022-23-season-20220718-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rookie season,</a> hoping they take a step forward and silence their critics in their second year in the league.
<h2>NBA News: 3 Second-Year Players Looking To Bounce Back In 2022-23</h2>
<h3>3. Jonathan Kuminga</h3>
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Jonathan Kuminga’s athleticism is off the charts, and he did have some interesting passages in his first season. However, some expected him to have a more significantrole, and he averaged roughly 9.3 points per game.
The Golden State Warriors will be thinner at both forward spots next season, and Kuminga will likely take as many minutes as his body can handle. So, expect him to put up somewhere near 15+ points and 6+ rebounds per game on nearly 50% shooting.
<h3>2. Jalen Suggs</h3>
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Jalen Suggs drew comparisons to Jason Kidd during his days in Gonzaga, and some deemed him the best playmaker in his class. Unfortunately, he struggled with offensive inefficiency and injuries throughout his rookie campaign.
The Orlando Magic will now have a secondary playmaker in Paolo Banchero. That should take plenty of pressure off Suggs’ shoulders and get him more open shots. If he stays healthy, we’re looking at 8+ assists per game in year two.
<h3>1. Cam Thomas</h3>
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Some claimed that Cam Thomas could be the biggest steal of the Draft. He’s a gifted scorer that can create his shot from all three levels, and even Kevin Durant has had plenty of praise for his God-given talents.
The Brooklyn Nets will put the ball on his hands more often in year two, especially with Durant out of the picture. He shot a horrid 27% from the floor. We expect his efficiency and scoring averages to trend up to 16+ PPG as he gets more touches.

NBA: Jalen Suggs and second-year players that will bounce back in 2022-23

NBA: Jalen Suggs and second-year players that will bounce back in 2022-23 - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-are-a-realistic-destination-for-kevin-durant-claims-analyst-20220804-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> is a cruel business. Most second-round picks are out of the league after a couple of seasons, and even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/how-does-the-nba-draft-lottery-work-20210622-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lottery picks</a> might find themselves at the bottom of the rotation. That’s why constant improvement is a must if you’re a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-draft-2022-top-3-candidates-for-first-overall-pick-20220518-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">young player</a> trying to make a living there.
Of course, growing pains are typicalamong young hoopers. Rookies tend to hit a wall at some point in the season and then regress, mainlybecause their bodies aren’t used to the physical burden of an entire82-game NBA season.
That’s why several players need a year before taking a leap forward. They need to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/chet-holmgrens-secret-revealed-to-avoid-being-drafted-by-orlando-magic-20220628-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bulk up,</a> get a hold of anew offensive and defensive schemes, and watch hours of film before bringing out the best of their game. With that in mind, let’s take a look at three young players ready to break out in their second season.
<h2>NBA News: 3 Players Ready To Break Out In Their Second Year</h2>
<h3>3. Joshua Primo</h3>
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With the San Antonio Spurs looking to tank in 2022-23, Joshua Primo should get as many offensive touches as he can handle. Doug McDermott is a prime trade candidate, so he should have no trouble logging big minutes at the small forward spot.
Primo is a great shooter with the potential to be a 50/40/90 scorer at the NBA level. He may not be an explosive athlete, but he is a good-enough defender, slasher, and shooter to thrive in Gregg Popovich’s old-school system.
<h3>2. Alperen Sengun</h3>
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Alperen Sengun will start at center for the Houston Rockets after spending one season backing up Christian Wood. And even on limited minutes, the Turkish big man showed glimpses of greatness as a low-post scoring threat and playmaker.
The Rockets won’t win many games next season, but they’ll still be must-watch television. Jabari Smith will counter Sengun’s defensive flaws, and he should be a nightly threat to score 20+ with 10+ rebounds. He’s a flashy passer that’ll make them quite fun.
<h3>1. Jonathan Kuminga</h3>
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The Golden State Warriors lost three key defenders in Otto Porter Jr., Gary Payton II, and Juan Toscano-Anderson. On the flip side, that means Jonathan Kuminga will get a massive boost in minutes, and he’s already shown the potential of being an elite two-way player.
Kuminga is a gifted athlete and switchable defender who can guard multiple positions. He can score from all three levels and should get plenty of wide-open looks in Steve Kerr’s motion offense. The Warriors want to keep the dynasty alive, and Kuminga will play a vital role in that.

NBA News: Jonathan Kuminga and second-year players ready to break out

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It’s tough <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-draft-who-is-chet-holmgren-20220620-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">being a rookie</a> in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2022-nba-summer-league-5-mvp-prospects-in-las-vegas-20220711-0043.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>. You need to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/chet-holmgrens-profile-height-weight-shoe-size-and-parents-20220311-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bulk up and get stronger</a>, both physically and mentally. Also, you have to make the most of every chance you get to prove your worth, adapt to a new team, a new style, and sometimes even a new role.
That’s why just a handful of first-year players make the rounds in their debut season. Others need a while longer to develop or be in a more favorable position, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have superstar potential as well.
Last season, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/how-much-money-will-paolo-banchero-make-on-his-rookie-contract-with-the-orlando-magic-20220623-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">some rookies</a> showed glimpses of great potential, but either hit a wall, didn’t get enough minutes, or their team was stacked at their position. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the top 5 second-year players likely to break out next season.
<h2>NBA 2022-23: 5 Second-Year Players Ready To Break Out</h2>
<h3>5. Bones Hyland</h3>
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Nah’Shon ‘Bones’ Hyland slowly worked his way into the Denver Nuggets’ rotation last season. He brought an instant spark of energy off the bench, showed a streaky scoring ability, and often made the right read as a playmaker.
His game was promising enough for the Nuggets to let both Facundo Campazzo and Monte Morris go in the offseason. He’s now expected to log heavy minutes as the de factoPG, even when Jamal Murray is back on the court. He could put up 15+ points and 7+ assists a night.
<h3>4. Moses Moody</h3>
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Moses Moody didn’t get much run as a rookie. But his ability to play at both guard spots and even some small forward will come in quite handily for Steve Kerr as he looks to adapt his new lineups with Otto Porter Jr., Gary Payton II, and Nemanja Bjelica all gone.
Moody’s never-ending drive will keep their rivals on their toes. He’s athletic, fast, and shot 43% from the floor on limited minutes as a rookie. He can score from all three levels, create for others, and bulked up throughout the season, so expect him to be even more aggressive.
<h3>3. Joshua Primo</h3>
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The San Antonio Spurs will likely trade Doug McDermott and roll with Devin Vassell at the two, leaving Joshua Primo as thestarting small forward for next season. He’s one of the best shooters in his class and will most definitely make the most of those extra touches.
Primo showed elite defensive prowess during his time in college, and his length and lateral quickness help him cover a lot of ground. He should be one of the focal points of Gregg Popovich’s offense on a not-so-good Spurs team next season.
<h3>2. Jonathan Kuminga</h3>
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Jonathan Kuminga has superstar potential. His NBA-ready body helped him get multiple stops on defense and drive to the lane with ease. He can score from all three levelsand is a much better ball handler than people give him credit for.
Kuminga is the Golden State Warriors’ only hope to be as good as they were last season. They lost three of their best defenders in the offseason and will need him to log heavy minutes at both forward spots to make up for that.
<h3>1. Alperen Sengun</h3>
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Alperen Sengun showed his smooth touch around the rim in the second half of last season. And now that Christian Wood was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, he’ll have virtually no competition for minutes at both the four and the five next season.
Sengun has elite handles and playmaking skills for a big man and even some range. He’s a walking double-double and great in help defense as a shot-blocker, albeit he often gets beat in the pick-and-roll. He could average 20-10 for the young Houston Rockets.

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