Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Team-high 21 points vs. Cavs
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Kuminga tallied 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block over 29 minutes during Friday's 136-117 loss to the Cavaliers.
Kuminga saw extended playing time off the bench Friday as the Warriors found themselves down by 41 points at halftime. The 2021 first-round pick took advantage of the opportunity by leading Golden State in scoring and finished second in assists behind Draymond Green (six). Kuminga has come off the bench over the Warriors' last six regular-season games, and over that span he has averaged 17.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
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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: Posts 16 points from bench
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Kuminga logged 16 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 104-89 win over the Pelicans.
Kuminga would have been a logical choice to enjoy an increased role with Stephen Curry (ankle) and Andrew Wiggins (back) sidelined, but coach Steve Kerr seemed to have other plans. After starting the first three games of the season, Kuminga came off the bench during the two-game stint against the Pelicans. Kerr probably made the move after some shooting struggles impaired his bottom line, but Kuminga has righted the ship over the past two contests.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Moved to bench Tuesday
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Kuminga has been moved to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Kuminga has been relegated to the second unit after a disappointing start to the season in terms of efficiency (33.3 percent from the field, 58.3 percent from the free-throw line, 11.1 percent from three). Moses Moody appears to be starting in place of Kuminga.
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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.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Looks good in Friday's start
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Kuminga scored a team-high 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 F) while adding four rebounds in 19 minutes during Friday's 132-74 preseason win over the Lakers.
Los Angeles rested all of their usual rotation players in the preseason finale, so Kuminga didn't face much competition when he was on the court. The fourth-year forward still put together a good showing as he looks to solidify his starting spot at the four for Golden State. The Warriors need someone to step up in the absence of Klay Thompson, who's now a Maverick, and Kuminga will be one of the younger players the team looks to for added production.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Strong night off bench Friday
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Kuminga scored 19 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-10 FT) while adding seven rebounds and an assist in 27 minutes off the bench during Friday's 109-106 preseason win over the Kings.
Kyle Anderson got the start at power forward for the Warriors but didn't make much of an impact in 18 minutes, while Kuminga led the team in rebounding and finished second in scoring behind Moses Moody's 23. When the regular season begins, Kuminga will almost certainly be Golden State's starting four as he looks to build on a breakout 2023-24 campaign that saw him set career highs with 16.1 points, 4.8 boards and 2.2 assists over 74 regular-season games.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Coming off bench Friday
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Kuminga will play a reserve role in Friday's preseason contest against the Kings, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Golden State continues to shuffle its starting lineup around in the third exhibition game of the season. Kuminga compiled 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and an assist across 20 minutes in Wednesday's 122-112 win over the Kings, and he is seemingly a lock for the starting lineup once the regular season tips off. However, Gary Payton will get the starting nod in Friday's game.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Converts four shots beyond arc
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Kuminga tallied 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and an assist across 20 minutes in Wednesday's 122-112 win over the Kings.
Kuminga appears to have a firm hold as the starter at the four for the Warriors, although Andrew Wiggins and newly acquired Kyle Anderson will also compete for playing time. On paper, Kuminga's skill set is a bit more diverse, with the ability to stretch the floor via a keen perimeter shot while also tending to duties in the frontcourt.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Grabs seven boards Saturday
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Kuminga totaled seven points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes in Saturday's 91-90 preseason win over the Clippers.
Kuminga's 19 minutes of on-court time Saturday were most of the Warriors' starting five. The 2021 first-round pick is expected to step into a larger role on offense next to Stephen Curry after Klay Thompson left for Dallas in free agency. Across 74 regular-season games (46 starts) in 2023-24, Kuminga averaged a career-high 16.1 points on 52.9 percent shooting, along with 4.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocks over 26.4 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Considered questionable for Sunday
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Kuminga (pelvis) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Kuminga did not play Friday against the Pelicans with coach Steve Kerr saying that the forward was in a lot of pain. Kerr mentioned Friday that he was planning to rest several key rotation players, and Kuminga could be a candidate for a maintenance day due to his pelvis issue.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Iffy for Friday
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Kuminga is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans due to a right pelvic contusion.
Kuminga has appeared in the last three matchups and drew a start during Thursday's win over the Trail Blazers. However, it's unclear whether he'll be available for the second half of the back-to-back set. If he's sidelined Friday, Andrew Wiggins, Dario Saric and Trayce Jackson-Davis could see increased run.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Returning Sunday
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Kuminga (knees) is available for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Kuminga is returning from a six-game absence, so it remains to be seen if the Warriors will err on the side of caution with his workload. The 21-year-old has averaged 17.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks across 29.0 minutes in his last five games played.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Questionable against Jazz
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Kuminga (knee) is questionable to face the Jazz on Sunday.
Kuminga has missed the past six games for Golden State, though he did warm up to play for Friday's game against Dallas before he was ultimately ruled out. Andrew Wiggins (ankle) is questionable and Stephen Curry is resting, so Moses Moody could potentially see a sizable workload.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Ruled out for Friday
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Kuminga (knees) won't play Friday against the Mavericks.
Despite comments from Steve Kerr earlier in the week indicating that Kuminga was on track to play Thursday in Houston, Kuminga not only missed that contest but will also remain out for the second leg of the back-to-back set. With Kuminga sidelined for the sixth straight contest and Andrew Wiggins (ankle) also out Friday, youngsters Trayce Jackson-Davis and Moses Moody should both be in store for expanded roles in the Golden State rotation.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Officially deemed questionable
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Kuminga (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Rockets.
Despite being listed as questionable with bilateral knee tendinitis, Kuminga is expected to suit up Thursday after missing Golden State's last four contests. If the 21-year-old forward is upgraded to available, he could replace Trayce Jackson-Davis in the starting five.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Out Tuesday, should play Thursday
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Kuminga (knee) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks but is expected to play in Thursday's game versus the Rockets, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Kuminga will miss his fourth straight game Tuesday due to bilateral knee tendinitis. In his absence, Trayce Jackson-Davis should continue to start, but it's unclear whether head coach Steve Kerr will keep Kuminga or the rookie with the top unit if Kuminga is back in action Thursday.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Could return Tuesday
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Kuminga (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.
Kuminga has missed his team's last three games while on the mend from knee tendinitis, but he'll have a chance to suit up Tuesday if all goes well leading up to tipoff. The team should know more after morning shootaround and pregame warmups.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Out again Sunday
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Kuminga (knees) is out for Sunday's game against San Antonio, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Kuminga will miss a third straight game due to bilateral knee tendinitis. His absence should enable Trayce Jackson-Davis to pick up another start in the frontcourt alongside Draymond Green.
