""You'd have to ask him, you know, for his feelings," Kerr said. "I can imagine it's not easy for him, and we've talked about the situation. My desire for JK is for him to become the best player he can possibly be, regardless of where he ends up, whether its here or elsewhere.""
""It's the combinations, the fit, all that stuff has been going on for a few years, and I'm not going to shy away from that. I think it's pretty obvious," Kerr said. "I do feel for him, that he has been sort of at the whim of my decision-making based on, you know, what I want to see out there from our team.""
Jonathan Kuminga signed a two-year, $46 million deal after a contentious summer negotiation that included public criticism of coaching methods. Kuminga's role and minutes have fluctuated as the team has adjusted lineups and fit. Steve Kerr acknowledged the possibility that Kuminga could be traded after Jan. 15 and expressed a desire for Kuminga to become the best player possible whether he remains or departs. Kerr accepted responsibility for how the situation developed and pointed to combinations and fit as ongoing issues. Kuminga earned a starting spot after a strong preseason but subsequently saw his play and decision-making regress.
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