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The 2026-27 NBA season is officially underway! A new season kicked off on Tuesday with a trio of exciting games, and tonight the Golden State Warriors begin their campaign when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers.
It goes without saying that the most intriguing players for Warriors fans to watch this year are … well … Warriors. But there are a lot of other players around the NBA to keep an eye one. Here are nine players on other teams that Warriors fans will want to be watching closely.
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Jonathan Kuminga
The Warriors and Kuminga tried for years to form a fruitful pairing, and it simply never worked out. I don’t think anyone is to blame in that situation, and even if Kuminga goes on to materialize his potential elsewhere, it won’t necessarily mean that Golden State messed up.
But it’s worth keeping an eye on. After a brief stint with the Atlanta Hawks last year following his departure from the Dubs, Kuminga signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason. On paper, it’s a great fit: the Wolves are a team that is dependent on athleticism, have a clear spot on their roster for him to fill, and have two players (LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards) who like to make audacious passes. Kuminga should be flying to the rim every other possession, hoping to catch a highlight-reel lob.
Warriors fans still have some investment in Kuminga. For some, it’s a matter of believing in his talent. For others, it’s a curiosity as to whether that talent can blossom in a different environment, and with a new coach. And for some, it’s simply a matter of rooting for a player who, despite having a complicated history with the team, was always very likable.
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Klay Thompson
It’s still weird to see Klay in a different jersey, and it should delight no one that his tenure with the Dallas Mavericks didn’t pan out. But Thompson is on the Miami Heat now, reunited with Andrew Wiggins, and things are primed to go better. Sure, Klay had a rough preseason, but an Erik Spoelstra-coached team that stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo should play right into Klay’s strengths, and give him a chance to compete for a deep…
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