The Atlanta Hawks were eliminated by the New York Knicks on Thursday, which concludes Jonathan Kuminga's turbulent season.

The fifth-year forward started the campaign in a contract standoff with the Golden State Warriors before signing a two-year, $48 million deal with a team option for the second season.

Kuminga played well in October and early November, but he suffered a knee injury that forced him to miss seven games. He struggled when he returned, and when he got benched for the Dec. 7 game against the Bulls, it was essentially the end of his Warriors tenure.

Eventually he demanded a trade, and Golden State finally granted his wish by trading him and Buddy Hield for Kristaps Porzingis right before the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

The Hawks have a $24.3 million option to bring Kuminga back.…