Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Sticking in starting five
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Kuminga is expected to remain in the starting lineup at power forward for the near future, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Kuminga has started three straight matchups for the Warriors, and the team has elected to stick with the 22-year-old as its starting power forward following Draymond Green's return from a calf injury. "A lot of people in this organization, including myself, think he's next," said Green. "So, if he's next, at some point, we gotta see it." Kuminga is averaging 21.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 blocks in three December appearances as a starter and figures to get every opportunity to prove he should be part of the squad's future.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Remaining in starting lineup
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Kuminga is in the Warriors' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Kuminga is coming of a 33-point performance against the Rockets on Thursday. Draymond Green is available for Friday's game following a two-game absence due to a left calf injury, but he will come off the bench as Kuminga starts for a third straight contest.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Logs career-high 33 points
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Kuminga finished Thursday's 99-93 victory over the Rockets with 33 points (13-22 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block over 33 minutes.
While recording the best scoring total of his career, Kuminga was clutch down the stretch with two pivotal layups in the final minute to seal the victory. Kuminga lost his starting job after a trio of poor showings to begin the season. However, he's performed well off the bench and logged three starts over his past four games while the Warriors deal with a couple of injuries, mainly to Draymond Green (calf) and Stephen Curry (knee). Over his two most recent starts, Kuminga averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Scores 19 points in loss
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Kuminga finished Tuesday's 119-115 loss to the Nuggets with 19 points (9-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes.
Kuminga was one of two Golden State players who surpassed the 15-point mark in this tight loss, with Stephen Curry being the other. Kuminga was making his second start over Golden State's last three outings, and he's scored exactly 19 points in both contests. The fourth-year forward has proven to be capable of performing both as a starter and bench option, so his fantasy upside won't be too tied to the role he fills in coach Steve Kerr's rotation. Kuminga has scored in double digits in all but one of his last six appearances, averaging 13.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game in that span.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Starting vs. Denver
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Kuminga is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
Head coach Steve Kerr has decided to tweak the starting unit for this matchup against Denver, and the absence of Draymond Green (calf) will push Kuminga to the starting lineup. The fourth-year forward will join Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney in the starting unit.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Returning to reserve role
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Kuminga is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Suns, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
Kuminga made his fourth start of the season Wednesday against the Thunder, finishing with 19 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals over 28 minutes. However, with Stephen Curry (knee) returning from a one-game absence, Kuminga will retreat to the bench Saturday as the Warriors go with the starting lineup of Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Available to play Saturday
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Kuminga (illness) is available to play Saturday against the Suns.
Kuminga was deemed as probable Friday, so his availability for this matchup isn't entirely surprising. The forward has been a regular option off the bench for head coach Steve Kerr, but he started in the loss against the Thunder on Wednesday. He's averaging 14.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game since the beginning of November.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Expected to play Saturday
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Kuminga (illness) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Suns.
Kuminga is expected to suit up Saturday despite continuing to battle an illness. However, if Kuminga is ultimately upgraded to available, it is unclear if he will remain in Golden State's starting lineup.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Logs 19 points in return
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Kuminga totaled 19 points (8-21 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 105-101 loss to the Thunder.
Kuminga returned to action after battling an illness, and his insertion moved Andrew Wiggins over to the four and Draymond Green to center. This scheme represents Steve Kerr's small-ball approach that he utilized with success earlier in the season, but it wasn't as effective with Isaiah Hartenstein's imposing presence in the paint. Stephen Curry (knee) also missed Wednesday's game, so when he's back, Kuminga may revert to his sixth-man role.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Will start Wednesday
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Kuminga (illness) is starting Wednesday against the Thunder.
Kuminga will return to the hardwood after a two-game absence due to an illness. This will be his fourth start of the season and the first one since Oct. 27. The forward was able to find ways to remain productive when playing off the bench. Kuminga is averaging 14.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game off the bench this season.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Iffy for Wednesday vs. OKC
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Kuminga (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Kuminga is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive matchup due to an illness. If the 22-year-old forward is ruled out once again, Moses Moody and Kyle Anderson will likely see an uptick in playing time.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Unavailable after all
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Kuminga (illness) won't play Monday against the Nets, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
It was initially reported that Kuminga was available for Monday's matchup, but the team downgraded him to out with fewer than 30 minutes remaining before tipoff. Look for Kyle Anderson and Moses Moody to see more opportunities in Kuminga's absence.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Available vs. Nets
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Kuminga (illness) will play Monday against Brooklyn, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Kuminga was considered a true game-time call leading up to Monday's matchup, and the team ultimately gave him clearance to take the court after he made it through pregame warmups. He's been deployed off the bench in 12 straight games, averaging 14.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals over this stretch.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Iffy for Monday
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Kuminga (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Nets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Kuminga missed Saturday's game due to an illness, and his status for Monday's contest is now in question. If he is unable to go, Moses Moody and Kyle Anderson are likely to see increased playing time.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Ruled out Saturday
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Kuminga (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Kuminga was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness, and it appears to be serious enough for him to not play Saturday. Moses Moody and Kyle Anderson should see more minutes off the bench due to Kuminga being sidelined. Kuminga's next chance to play will be Monday against the Nets.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Scores 12 points off bench
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Kuminga registered 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and three steals over 19 minutes during Monday's 102-99 loss to the Clippers.
Kuminga has played off the bench in each of Golden State's last 10 games and continues to find ways to remain productive. The fourth-year forward has averaged 15.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game when deployed with the second unit. That's far from the preseason expectations many had on Kuminga, as he was tipped to have a breakout season in 2024-25, but it's been enough to keep him relevant in fantasy, even if he doesn't perform on the same level as his ADP.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Logs 16 points from bench
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Kuminga chipped in 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 120-117 win over the Mavericks.
Kuminga remains with the second unit after struggling as a starter for the first three games of the season. While he's made up for the early shortcomings with admirable totals from the bench, coach Steve Kerr appears to prefer Kuminga's current spot in the rotation. Andrew Wiggins has exceeded early expectations, which is one reason for Kuminga's demotion.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Sees playing time fall
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Kuminga notched 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 118-112 victory over the Celtics.
Kuminga's minutes noticeably diminished, but it didn't prevent him from scoring in double figures for a sixth straight appearance. It seems the Warriors are content with continuing to utilize the 22-year-old off the bench for the time being, especially after securing a victory Wednesday night against the defending champions. Kuminga has held down a reserve role in Golden State's last five games.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Will come off bench again
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Kuminga won't start Saturday's game against the Rockets.
Kuminga will come off the bench for a third straight game. However, he's been more productive as a reserve. Over the last two games, Kuminga has totaled 33 points (12-25 FG), seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and a block.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Inefficient in blowout win
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Kuminga totaled 10 points (3-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 139-104 win over the Trail Blazers.
Despite starting, Kuminga logged just 20 minutes Wednesday as the Warriors had amassed a hefty lead by the end of the third quarter. With Klay Thompson leaving for Dallas in free agency, Kuminga is expected to establish himself as one of Golden State's top scoring options behind Stephen Curry this season.
