Stephen Curry and Jonathan Kuminga (Photo by Imagn Images)

Stephen Curry Issues Apology After Jonathan Kuminga’s Interesting Reaction to Warriors’ 'Food-Stealing' Drama

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Afshan Khan | Last updated Feb 12, 2026 1:14 PM ET

The saga between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga has reached its conclusion, but not without a bang. On February 5, 2026, the Warriors traded Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis. While the drama may be over, astonishing revelations about the rift continue to surface, igniting a buzz among fans.

Recently, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported that tensions reached a boiling point due to an odd complaint about “food stealing” during Kuminga’s final days with the Warriors. This bizarre update quickly went viral, prompting Kuminga to react when Bleacher Report shared the news on Instagram. He responded with a series of laughing emojis and the comment, “What else?” This comment caught the attention of superstar Stephen Curry, who promptly issued an apology to Kuminga.

“@jonathan_kuminga I’m sorry bro. This is ridiculous Go be Great.” Curry wrote.

Steph is a class act pic.twitter.com/zvGmNCXp95
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 12, 2026

Despite facing challenges with the franchise, Kuminga forged strong connections with his former teammates.

Mark Willard Offers Perspective On Kuminga’s Rift With The Warriors

Jonathan Kuminga (Image Credits: Imagn)

Kuminga’s journey with the Warriors took a rocky turn last season as he struggled with an inconsistent role in the rotation. Fans had high hopes that things would improve in the 2025-26 season, but the situation only worsened, ultimately leading to his complete exit from the lineup before his departure from the franchise. Recently, Mark Willard weighed in on the rift between the Warriors and Kuminga, shedding light on this turbulent chapter.

“I really do actually feel bad for Jonathan Kuminga. He’s just a basketball player who wants to play and realize his potential. There nothing evil there…I also feel bad for Steve Kerr.”

"I really do actually feel bad for Jonathan Kuminga. He's just a basketball player who wants to play and realize his potential. There nothing evil there…I also feel bad for Steve Kerr."

– @Mark_T_Willard on @WillardAndDibs. pic.twitter.com/kvqyvbcb40
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) February 11, 2026

Prior to his trade, Kuminga played 20 games for the Warriors this season, averaging 12.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. Currently, the Warriors are facing challenges, sitting in eighth place in the Western Conference standings with a 29-26 record.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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