Three young breakout candidates for the 2023-24 NBA season

His shooting percentage from deep is low (30.9 career percent from three), but that's something many young players struggle with and subsequently improve upon. Cunningham, who's only 21, will benefit from the tutelage of an excellent head coach, Monty Williams, whom Phoenix superstar Devin Booker raves about.

"He means everything. He's a real one. He's one of those people that when you're talking to him, he looks you directly in your eyes, and you feel everything that he said. It's much bigger than just a sport of basketball," he said about his former head coach.

Keegan Murray, Sacramento Kings

Murray had a fantastic first season in the league, breaking the rookie record for the three-pointers made in a season (206). The 6-foot-8 forward out of Iowa averaged 12.2 points and 4.6 boards and shot 45.3 percent from the field and 41.1 percent from three.

In the opening games of Sacramento's first-round series against the Golden State Warriors, Murray struggled, scoring eight points total in Games 1 and 2. However, as the series progressed, Murray found his game and proved that he belonged on the NBA's biggest stage.
 
Per The Atheltic's David Aldridge, Sacramento is so high on Murray that the front office refused to include him in any Bradley Beal trade. Only 22, Murray is already one of the league's better sharpshooters — that part of his game should only improve in his second season and beyond. Beyond that, his game must evolve beyond just his three-point shooting ability.
 
Murray could be exactly what the Kings are missing. Sacramento already has its guard (Deandre Fox) and big man (Domantas Sabonis) offensive duo. It's only missing a steady wing presence, much like Michael Porter Jr. for the Denver Nuggets. Could Murray fill that role?

Jonathan Kuminga, Golden State Warriors 

In his second season, the 20-year-old averaged 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists and shot 52.5 percent from the field and 37 percent from three (jumping from 33.6 percent his rookie year). However, Kuminga struggled all season to find consistent playing time. In the playoffs, he played in just 10 games, averaging only six minutes per contest. 

"He's shown really good progression and growth," new GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. said about Kuminga, adding, "Unfortunately for him, I think the playing time hasn't been there and that's on all of our shoulders to figure out."

Kuminga must become a better rebounder. With his athleticism and size (6-foot-7, 225 pounds), he should be one of the best on the team. He is already a strong point-of-attack defender and capable of getting to the rim in many situations.
 
On Paul George's podcast recently, Draymond Green said veteran guard Chris Paul -- whom the Warriors recently acquired -- will "completely unlock Jonathan Kuminga and his growth."

Kuminga is more of a gamble than the other two names on this list. He has shown flashes of all-time athletic ability, but if head coach Steve Kerr doesn't give him consistent playing time, he could fizzle instead of sizzle next season.