While the NBA free agency market remains relatively quiet, the Golden State Warriors have found themselves in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. According to Crickex App, tensions are brewing within the team, particularly between Draymond Green and rising star Jonathan Kuminga. The two have yet to establish a friendship, and recent comments from Draymond have reopened old wounds—specifically the infamous punching incident from last summer. Team owner Joe Lacob is reportedly frustrated by the renewed attention and wants the issue buried once and for all.
Kuminga himself has quietly considered leaving the team. He was unexpectedly dropped from the playoff rotation this year, losing his spot without warning. Surprisingly, despite the setback, Crickex App reports that Kuminga did not request a trade. Instead, after discussions with the team, he decided to stay. Still, his relationship with Draymond has grown strained—possibly due to Kuminga’s close bond with Jordan Poole, who was traded to the Washington Wizards this offseason. Kuminga was among the first to publicly bid farewell to Poole after the deal became official.
If left unresolved, this internal friction could again plague the Warriors’ locker room in the upcoming season. After all, life is not just about going through the motions—quality matters, both on and off the court. The team’s decision to re-sign Draymond Green appears to be a vote of confidence in his ability to manage locker room dynamics. The front office expects him to lead, but that leadership is being questioned by several teammates.
Crickex App reveals that at least four Warriors players have expressed discontent with Draymond, especially over his behind-the-scenes behavior. Kuminga is reportedly among the most vocal, disgusted by what he perceives as Draymond’s excessive allegiance to Stephen Curry. Draymond’s incident with Poole already left younger players shocked and disillusioned, with many openly protesting his actions at the time.
Adding fuel to the fire, players are also uncomfortable with how Draymond seems to overly defer to Curry in team matters, creating an environment some find hard to tolerate. The saying “leave without a farewell, return without a welcome” feels all too real for Draymond in the eyes of his teammates. Even Andrew Wiggins is believed to be among those who’ve grown distant from him, primarily due to Wiggins’ strong friendship with Poole.
All in all, Crickex App notes that the Warriors’ younger core sees Draymond as someone willing to do whatever it takes for financial security—even if it means sacrificing team harmony. Whether this rift can be healed remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: unresolved locker room issues could once again haunt the Warriors’ championship hopes.