Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Out at least three weeks
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Kuminga will be re-evaluated in three weeks after an MRI confirmed that he sustained a significant lateral right ankle sprain in Saturday's 121-113 win over the Grizzlies, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Head coach Steve Kerr had already been ruled Kuminga out for Sunday's game against the Kings, and after the young forward was sent in for tests, the Warriors learned they'll be without him for additional time beyond that. Given that the three-week timeline is merely a re-evaluation date, Kuminga's absence will most likely extend into February, and possibly through the All-Star break. Kyle Anderson, Moses Moody, Buddy Hield and Lindy Waters are all candidates to see increased playing time for as long as Kuminga is sidelined.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Ankle sprain deemed significant
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Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that the right ankle sprain Kuminga suffered in Saturday's 121-113 win over the Grizzlies is "significant," and the forward is slated to undergo an MRI on Sunday, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Kerr went ahead and ruled Kuminga out for Sunday's game against the Kings, and the fourth-year player will most likely miss time beyond that. A firm timeline for Kuminga's return won't be established until the MRI results are read, but Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com speculates that the 22-year-old will miss the entirety of Golden State's upcoming four-game road trip that begins Thursday in Detroit. Kuminga posted 13 points (4-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes before leaving early Saturday, and he had enjoyed an extended run of productive play prior to that with averages of 20.9 points, 6.2 boards, 2.7 assists, 1.4 three-pointers, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 30.7 minutes over 14 games dating back to the beginning of December. His upcoming absence will likely pave the way for Kyle Anderson to re-enter the rotation, and players such as Buddy Hield, Lindy Waters and Moses Moody could also see their roles expand.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Done for night
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Kuminga won't return to Saturday's game against the Grizzlies with a right ankle sprain, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports. He finished with 13 points (4-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and three turnovers in 19 minutes.
Kuminga landed awkwardly on his right ankle a couple of minutes before halftime before being ruled out for the game. He was walking with a significant limp after checking out of the game, and he stayed in the back in the locker room during halftime to apply ice to his injured ankle. He should be considered questionable at best for Sunday's game against the Kings.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Goes to locker room
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Kuminga left Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies with 2:27 left in the second quarter after an awkward landing, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Kuminga appeared to tweak his ankle and limped to the locker room. Until the Warriors provide an update, fantasy managers should consider him questionable to return.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Efficient 20 points in win
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Kuminga contributed 20 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Thursday's 139-105 win over Philadelphia.
With his 20-point effort Thursday, Kuminga extended his streak to 16 consecutive games in double-digit scoring figures. During that span, the former first-rounder is averaging 20.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.7 steals and 1.4 threes in 29.8 minutes. Kuminga is shooting just 66.0 percent from the charity stripe over this frame, however, so he remains a more appealing fantasy option in points leagues despite righting the ship after a slow start to the season.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Logs double-double from bench
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Kuminga ended Monday's 113-95 loss to the Cavaliers with 18 points (4-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 10-14 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes.
Most of the starting five struggled during Monday's loss, but Kuminga had a successful night against Cleveland's interior. The duo of Trayce Jackson-Davis and Kuminga limited Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen to only 19 points and 16 rebounds combined, which is excellent considering the duo's usual production. Deficiencies elsewhere in the lineup torpedoed the team's chances, but the successful night inside is a good sign amid the Warriors' current slump.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Ties career high with 34 points
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Kuminga closed Saturday's 109-105 win over the Suns with 34 points (12-20 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-12 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal across 34 minutes.
Kuminga scored 34 points for a second straight game Saturday, with his last point coming from the free-throw line to give the Warriors a one-point lead late in the fourth quarter. Kuminga continues to see plenty of playing time and opportunities on the offensive side of the floor despite coming off the bench, and head coach Steve Kerr said after Saturday's game that he feels like Kuminga is "turning a corner," per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. For the month of December, Kuminga has averaged 21.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 31.0 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Notches career-high 34 points
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Kuminga closed Friday's 102-92 loss to the Clippers with 34 points (11-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 11-14 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block across 37 minutes.
Kuminga kept the Warriors competitive Friday with a career-high scoring haul. Despite coming off the bench, Kuminga received a season-high minutes total while reaching double figures in the scoring column for the 13th straight game. While his offensive output has been encouraging, his lack of peripheral statistics have been somewhat of an issue, as Kuminga is averaging just 4.8 rebounds and 0.9 steals for the season. Expect Kuminga's usage and playing time to take a significant hit Saturday against the Suns if both Stephen Curry (knee) and Draymond Green (back) are back in action after sitting out the front end of the back-to-back set.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Thrives off bench in loss
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Kuminga logged 26 points (9-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-9 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one block over 30 minutes during Monday's 111-105 loss to the Pacers.
The Warriors suffered their fourth loss across their last five games, but Kuminga was impressive on both ends of the court and finished with a team-high 26 points. The fourth-year forward has performed well both as a starter and off the bench, and he's been a reliable fantasy producer even if he's lacked consistency at times. Kuminga is averaging 18.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game over his last six appearances.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Shifting to bench
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Kuminga will come off the bench Thursday against the Grizzlies, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Kuminga has been putting together a strong stretch of play, but the Warriors have elected to roll with Draymond Green as the starting power forward Thursday. Kuminga should still be in store for a healthy workload having put up 20 points in three straight appearances.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Leads team in scoring
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Kuminga totaled 20 points (8-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 91-90 loss to the Rockets.
Kuminga has started in each of Golden State's last five outings and is averaging 21.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 blocks in 32.6 minutes over that span. However, Kuminga has struggled mightily from the charity stripe this season, converting just 58.2 percent of his 4.1 free-throw attempts per contest.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Turnaround continues Sunday
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Kuminga accumulated 20 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 114-106 victory over Minnesota.
The fourth-year forward recorded multiple blocks in a game for the first time this season while scoring at least 20 points for the second time since Nov. 10. Kuminga missed a couple of contests in late November due to an illness but has looked revitalized since making his return, starting five of the last six games and averaging 20.8 points, 5.0 boards, 1.8 assists, 1.8 threes, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks in those starts.
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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: 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: 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.
