Anthony Slater
@anthonyVslater
Covers the Warriors and NBA at large for ESPN.
"They're gonna need pop during an 82-game season." @anthonyVslater joined @WindhorstESPN on The Hoop Collective to talk about what's being lost in the Warriors Jonathan Kuminga situation. Full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=CYWKbp…
.@anthonyVslater joined The Insiders and mentioned that Jonathan Kuminga had contact with the Kings in the last couple days and is open-minded to the idea of Sacramento⬇️
Jonathan Kuminga is in no rush to sign the Warriors' latest contract offers. Their offseason remains on pause. Here's the latest on Kuminga. espn.com/nba/story/_/id…
Here’s some of the latest on Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors’ other free agency targets. There is mutual interest with Seth Curry.
Reporting for NBA Today -- the latest on restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors as August nears:
BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. A storybook reunion home for the 35-year-old.
Grateful for my eight years at The Athletic and everyone there that made it so fulfilling. Excited about what’s next at ESPN.
ESPN signs @anthonyVslater as a national #NBA & @warriors writer, beginning Wednesday
ESPN signs @anthonyVslater as a national #NBA & @warriors writer, beginning Wednesday
BREAKING: Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option after clearing waivers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told ESPN.
Steph Curry asked about the idea of Al Horford joining the Warriors: “He’s a champion, great player. When…if, when all that stuff happens, I’ll talk about it.”
Steph Curry out in Tahoe asked how long he planned to keep playing in the NBA: “I don’t know. I’m just taking it two years at a time. That’s what I have left on my contract right now.”
"Mike Brown wanted OG Anunoby before the Knicks got him" — Anthony Slater The Athletic
Sacramento has been linked to Jonathan Kuminga, but @anthonyVslater believes the forward is most likely to stay put. "I think all of the market dynamics at play will lead him back to the Warriors at a compromise contract that can potentially be traded on December 15th."
No significant traction on the Jonathan Kuminga front over the weekend, per sources. Restricted free agency around the NBA remains ice cold. Conversations and little action. Kings have been strongest pursuer of Warriors’ wing, but nothing has come close.
Here's the latest on Jonathan Kuminga's restricted free agency. The Kings floated an offer. The Wizards have generated some notable interest. A return to the Warriors is still on the table. It remains unresolved after four days. nytimes.com/athletic/64727…
There’s nothing near the finish line on the Jonathan Kuminga front as the third night of free agency wraps, per sources. Conversations ongoing with Warriors and several teams on periphery. Warriors also waiting on Al Horford decision.
New Warriors plus/minus podcast Day 1 of free agency recap with @ThompsonScribe and @TimKawakami with some@of the latest intel podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/war…
What's the current standing between Jonathan Kuminga and Golden State? @anthonyVslater talks with @chrismilestv about the young forward's outlook in this summer's market 🗣️