Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Diagnosed with bone bruise in knee
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The Warriors announced Sunday that Kuminga has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee and a re-evaluation date will be determined in the coming days.
Kuminga exited Thursday's loss to Dallas in the second quarter and was unable to return due to left knee soreness. He is now expected to miss an extended period. Until the Warriors offer a timetable for his return, the 23-year-old forward can be considered week-to-week. With Kuminga joining Jimmy Butler (knee) on the shelf, Gui Santos, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton are candidates for increased playing time.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Not available Sunday
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Kuminga (knee) is listed out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Kuminga had been listed as out for the Warriors' original matchup with the Timberwolves on Saturday, but even after that game was postponed to Sunday, the fifth-year forward won't be available after injuring his knee in Thursday's loss to the Mavericks. The Warriors are seemingly viewing Kuminga as day-to-day, but his sore left knee could still end up keeping him out Monday for the second leg of the back-to-back set in Minnesota.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Listed out with knee soreness
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Kuminga is out for Saturday's game against Minnesota due to left knee soreness.
Kuminga left Wednesday's loss to Dallas and needs to miss at least contest with the issue. It's particularly rough timing for the forward, who was starting to pick up some steam amid Jimmy Butler's (knee) absence. Now that Kuminga is out, Moses Moody and De'Anthony Melton should see enough playing time to warrant streaming consideration in most fantasy leagues.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Available for Monday
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Kuminga (illness) will be available for Monday's game against the Magic.
Kuminga is back after missing Saturday's game against the Suns. He saw 10 minutes in his most recent game, so he can be ignored in most fantasy formats until his outlook improves.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Out with illness
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Kuminga (illness) will not play Saturday against the Suns.
Kuminga was unable to shake a questionable tag for this contest. His next chance to play comes Monday against Orlando. Kuminga's absence will not have a big impact on Golden State's rotation.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Logs 10 minutes in loss
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Kuminga had two points (1-5 FG), four rebounds and one assist over 10 minutes during Thursday's 99-98 loss to the Suns.
Kuminga was the 12th man in the rotation Thursday evening, so while he has worked his way back onto the floor, he's still not receiving enough minutes to make an impact in fantasy leagues. For what it's worth, head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged after the game that Kuminga was "good" in the 10 minutes he played, and he praised Kuminga for his speed and athleticism, per Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Could see action Thursday
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Kuminga could be back in the rotation Thursday against the Suns, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Kuminga has been a healthy scratch for three straight games, but he's been impressive in recent practices and coach Steve Kerr mentioned that he wants to reward his efforts. It remains to be seen just how involved Kuminga will be, but fantasy managers shouldn't overreact to this.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Returning to bench Sunday
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Kuminga is not in the Warriors' starting lineup against the Bulls on Sunday, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
Kuminga will revert to a bench role for Sunday's road game due to the return of Jimmy Butler. Kuminga struggled during Saturday's 99-94 win over the Cavaliers, finishing with four points, seven rebounds, three assists and one block over 22 minutes.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Shooting woes in start
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Kuminga amassed four points (1-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 22 minutes during Saturday's 99-94 victory over the Cavaliers.
With Jimmy Butler (knee) and multiple other key contributors sidelined, Kuminga got the starting nod for the first time since Nov. 11. However, the 23-year-old forward failed to get into a rhythm on the offensive end, finishing with single-digit points for a fifth consecutive appearance. On a more positive note, he grabbed at least six boards for a third straight game. In three appearances to kick off December, Kuminga has averaged 7.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 25.0 percent from the field in 19.3 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Puts up 10 points in return
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Kuminga (knees) tallied 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two assists and one rebound across 19 minutes in Saturday's 104-96 win over the Pelicans.
Sidelined for Golden State's previous seven games due to bilateral patellar tendinitis, Kuminga made his return to action and provided an underwhelming line. Kuminga could see his minutes increase once he gets fully reconditioned and could help fill some of the scoring void in the short term while Stephen Curry (quadriceps) is sidelined, but the 23-year-old's overall production will likely be suppressed once the Warriors are at full strength.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Good to go Saturday
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Kuminga (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Kuminga will shed his questionable tag and return from a seven-game absence due to bilateral knee patellar tendonitis. With the 23-year-old forward back in action, Gui Santos, Will Richard, Gary Payton and Pat Spencer are candidates to see fewer minutes.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Questionable for Saturday
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Kuminga (knees) will be listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Head coach Steve Kerr previously said Kuminga was "moving well" during a 5-on-5 scrimmage Wednesday, and it sounds like he's trending in the right direction. Presumably, Kuminga will warm up before a decision is made on his status. With Stephen Curry (quadriceps) sidelined, Kuminga could absorb some usage if he's able to get the green light Saturday.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Hoping to practice Sunday
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Kuminga (knee) is going through an on-court workout Friday, and head coach Steve Kerr said the hope is Kuminga will be able to practice Sunday, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Kuminga has missed five consecutive contests due to bilateral knee tendinitis, and if he's able to participate in Sunday's practice, a return for Monday's game would be more plausible. He's averaging 13.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists over 27.7 minutes per game this season.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Remains out Wednesday
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Kuminga (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Kuminga will miss his fourth straight game due to bilateral knee tendonitis. It's unclear how long he'll be sidelined, but Golden State continues to treat the fifth-year forward as day-to-day. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Portland.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Won't play Tuesday
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Kuminga (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Kuminga will miss his third straight game due to bilateral knee tendonitis. The young forward was averaging 14.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 29.1 minutes across the Warriors' first 12 games before exiting after 12 minutes in Wednesday's matchup with the Spurs. With Kuminga sidelined, reserves such as Moses Moody, Will Richard and Buddy Hield could see increased opportunities.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Remains out for Sunday
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Kuminga (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Kuminga will miss his second consecutive game Sunday, and it's not a great sign for him if he's being ruled out a day in advance. The 23-year-old forward is battling soreness in both knees, so the Warriors will likely proceed with caution.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Ruled out for Friday
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Kuminga (knee) will not play Friday against the Spurs.
After leaving Wednesday's game early, Kuminga was unable to shake a questionable tag due to bilateral knee soreness. Presumably, he'll be listed as day-to-day going forward. With Kuminga sidelined, the Warriors will likely lean on Moses Moody and possibly Buddy Hield.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Iffy for Friday
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Kuminga (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Kuminga exited Wednesday's win over the Spurs due to knee soreness and is now listed as questionable for Friday's rematch due to bilateral knee patellar tendonitis. If the 23-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Moses Moody and Buddy Hield are candidates for increased minutes.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Won't return Wednesday
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Kuminga will not return to Wednesday's game due to knee soreness.
Kuminga came off the bench Wednesday, and he'll finish with zero points (0-1 FG), four rebounds and one turnover. His next chance to play will come Friday in a rematch with the Spurs.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Quiet again in win
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Kuminga racked up five points (1-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 20 minutes during Sunday's 114-83 victory over the Pacers.
Kuminga has now scored less than 10 points in consecutive contests and three of his last four, which is concerning considering Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry missed time in that stretch. Sunday's game can be excused due to the blowout nature of the game that resulted in starters getting pulled early, but Kuminga needs to be more consistent offensively moving forward after starting the season averaging 17.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists in his first nine games.
