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The Golden State Warriors already aren’t the deepest team in the NBA, as they have been relying on their stars for a majority of the season on their way to the playoffs. That problem got even more glaring during Game 2 of the first round against the Houston Rockets when both Jimmy Butler and Brandin […]

After playing zero minutes in the Golden State Warriors’ 95-85 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 1, it’s pretty clear that Jonathan Kuminga is out of Steve Kerr’s playoff rotation until further notice. With rumors about the Brooklyn Nets eying Kuminga in his restricted free agency and the Dub Nation split in half about […]

The Golden State Warriors’ goal heading into Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets was to pick up a win. As the seven-seed, Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry knew that setting the tone early in this series and breaking home-court advantage would allow the Warriors to create a lot of momentum […]

The Golden State Warriors will face a decision on Jonathan Kuminga’s future this summer. With the former No. 7 pick set to hit restricted free agency, they “are monitoring” the Brooklyn Nets as a potential suitor, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. Golden State won’t be the only team monitoring Brooklyn as a threat […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s future with the Golden State Warriors is in serious doubt amid head coach Steve Kerr’s decision to completely phase him out of the rotation. The Warriors over the years have given Kuminga some very tough love, and it’s quite telling that the 22-year-old forward is currently in the doghouse as they enter the […]

It’s safe to say that Jonathan Kuminga isn’t in the best of terms with the Golden State Warriors coaching staff; the Warriors, in two must-win games, decided to bench the 22-year-old forward completely. This is a stunning turn of events, as Kuminga has long been touted as an important part of the team’s core and […]

The Golden State Warriors advanced to the playoffs after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament, and it took contributions from every player who was on the court. The one player who was not on the court, and who hasn’t been in the past two games, is Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga has been a […]

On Sunday, Steve Kerr made waves when he decided to give Jonathan Kuminga, a highly touted part of the Golden State Warriors’ young core, a grand total of zero minutes in their must-win game against the Los Angeles Clippers to avoid falling in the play-in tournament. In the end, the Warriors lost, 124-119, which then […]

The Golden State Warriors ended the regular season with a 124-119 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Forward Jonathan Kuminga was noticeably benched in Sunday’s loss but teammate Stephen Curry sent him an inspiring message ahead of the play-in tournament. During the postgame press conference, the 37-year-old point guard was asked what he hopes to […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a crushing 124-119 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon in their regular season finale, resulting in them finishing the campaign as the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference, meaning they will have to earn their way into the 2025 NBA Playoffs via the NBA’s play-in […]

In an all-important clash against the Los Angeles Clippers that would mean the difference between making the playoffs outright and having to go through the play-in tournament, the Golden State Warriors trimmed the rotation down to nine men. This was a game with a playoff-like atmosphere, and it was telling that head coach Steve Kerr […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s fit next to Jimmy Butler is the biggest question for the Golden State Warriors heading into the postseason. It’s been a question since the Warriors acquired Butler — one that has only grown more prominent as the team positions itself for a deep playoff run. And it’s clear to head coach Steve Kerr […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s brilliance was on display once again in the Golden State Warriors’ 123-116 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Kuminga’s place in the Warriors hierarchy has been shaky over the years. However, if you ask Draymond Green, Kuminga’s play could be what boosts them into the next echelon of contenders. “Takes this team to […]

Stephen Curry had a message for critics of Jonathan Kuminga following the Golden State Warriors’ 123-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. After leading the Warriors with 37 points, six assists and three rebounds, Curry addressed ongoing scrutiny surrounding Kuminga’s performances. The 22-year-old forward returned to action after missing Tuesday’s win over […]

The Golden State Warriors will visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. Jonathan Kuminga is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a right pelvic contusion. Here’s everything we know about Kuminga’s injury and playing status vs. the Lakers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Jonathan […]

The Golden State Warriors will visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday at FedEx Forum. Jonathan Kuminga has been ruled out for the matchup due to a right pelvic contusion. Here’s everything we know about Kuminga’s injury and playing status moving forward. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Warriors rule out […]

The Golden State Warriors have eight games remaining on the schedule as they hope to clinch a playoff spot and avoid the play-in tournament. However, there are some concerns regarding Jonathan Kuminga, as his status for Tuesday night’s game is unclear due to injury. With the Warriors slated for a Tuesday matchup against the fifth-placed […]

Jonathan Kuminga of the Golden State Warriors exited the game against the San Antonio Spurs after a hard fall, and he will not return due to right ankle soreness, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The Warriors entered halftime up 68-44 on the Spurs, and Kuminga played just seven minutes, scoring four points before leaving […]

The free agency market may not be high on Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga this incoming offseason. NBA insider Brett Siegel provided his scoop on how the NBA will look next season, especially after the salary cap will rise after the 2024-25 campaign. One of the topics involved the Warriors, who will be busy […]

After Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II was sidelined for the season due to a torn ligament in his left thumb, Draymond Green is asking for more from forward Jonathan Kuminga. On the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, Green laid out exactly why he believes it is Kuminga’s time. “If I’m Jonathan […]

Steve Kerr is placing a lot of focus on Jonathan Kuminga in the Golden State Warriors’ rotation following a significant injury to Gary Payton II. Payton II suffered a torn ligament in his thumb, which will sideline him indefinitely. His defense has been crucial to the Warriors’ success in the second half of the season, […]

Since returning from an ankle injury, Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been under the microscope. From the fans of Dub Nation to the local Bay Area media, everyone is examining whether or not Kuminga’s playstyle is cohesive to this Warriors roster with heavy championship aspirations. And six games into his reintegration process, it […]

The revamped Golden State Warriors looked like a true contender after the first few weeks of 2024-25. Behind red-hot three-point shooting, palpable all-court chemistry and a roster overflowing with proven veteran depth, the Dubs raced out to a dominant 12-3 start, begging the question of whether they really needed to bring in a long-awaited second […]

The Golden State Warriors extended their win streak to six games with a dominant 130-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Jonathan Kuminga returned to the lineup after missing 31 games with a sprained right ankle, and his presence made an immediate impact. Jimmy Butler III, who finished the game with six points, […]

The Golden State Warriors are on a roll right now, and they got a major contributor back in Jonathan Kuminga in their game against the Sacramento Kings. Even though they’ve been in a groove, Draymond Green thinks the presence of Kuminga is important when asked about how necessary he is to the team’s success. “Very […]

Everyone’s role on the Golden State Warriors has been clarified following the blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade. And while there were some question marks about how rising young star Jonathan Kuminga would fit into the Dub’s recently solved jigsaw puzzle by the fourth quarter of the Warriors’ 130-104 rout of the Sacramento Kings, that question mark […]

Only a handful of teams can turn a routine Thursday night into a historic basketball moment, and Stephen Curry has been on one of them since he entered the league. By now, he’s no stranger to the spotlight. The night Jonathan Kuminga made his long-awaited return after missing 31 games with a serious ankle sprain, […]

Jonathan Kuminga has not played for the Golden State Warriors since Jan. 4 when he suffered a severe right ankle sprain. The good news for Kuminga and the Warriors is that he will be making his long-awaited return to the floor on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings, assuming he doesn’t suffer any unforeseen setback in […]

The Golden State Warriors’ long-awaited second star hasn’t exactly put up numbers befitting that status since arriving at the trade deadline. Andrew Wiggins was averaging 17.6 points per game when the Dubs sent him to the Miami Heat. He was shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc on career-high volume, too, also doing enough as a […]

With Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga expected to return to the court Thursday against the Sacramento Kings, the head coach Steve Kerr is actively thinking about how the seventh overall pick of the 2021 draft fits next to Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry, and the rest of the team.  On the Willard and Dibs show, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga will make his return from a severe right ankle sprain on Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings, league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints on Tuesday afternoon. He will face a minutes restriction as the team eases him back into action. Kuminga, who has not played since Jan. 4 against the […]

As Jonathan Kuminga is set to return from injury, it leaves Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green wondering how Kuminga and Jimmy Butler will fit together. Neither guy is a great outside shooter. In a lineup that could see Green, Butler, and Kuminga on the floor together, with none able to consistently shoot from 3, […]

No team has been hotter than the Golden State Warriors in recent weeks. After going 4-1 during a five-game road trip against the Eastern Conference, the Warriors returned home on Saturday and kicked off a seven-game homestand with a 115-110 win over the Detroit Pistons. However, Jonathan Kuminga missed 30 straight games after Golden State […]

Jonathan Kuminga is nearing a return for the Golden State Warriors, which Steve Kerr provided a key update. The head coach spoke to media ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Brooklyn Nets, per The Athletic‘s Anthony Slater. Kuminga scrimmaged on Wednesday, currently in the late stage of ankle recovery. “There was some hope he’d come […]

The Golden State Warriors have been without 22-year-old forward Jonathan Kuminga since he suffered a severe ankle sprain on Jan. 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies. Without Kuminga, Golden State has gone 14-12 and has struggled to replicate his production at times. While Kuminga will remain out for the Dubs’ contest against the Charlotte Hornets on […]

With the offseason quickly approaching, Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob has doubled down on his organization doing whatever it takes to achieve success, raising the question of Jonathan Kuminga’s future with the team. Kuminga is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason after the Warriors didn’t come to terms with him on […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green understands the situation that Jonathan Kuminga is in. After missing the past two months, he is set to make his return. However, the Warriors and Kuminga are in a contract year. Missing extended time like this only adds to more worry. Luckily, Green has been in Kuminga’s shoes before. […]

After a 128-92 win against the Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler addressed teammate Jonathan Kuminga’s return. After Draymond Green doubled down on the Warriors winning their next title since Butler’s arrival, Jimmy discussed what Kuminga’s return from his right ankle injury would mean for Golden State. When a reporter asked about the […]

The addition of Jimmy Butler via trade has instilled plenty of confidence within the Golden State Warriors that they could, perhaps, make a deep playoff run and even win a championship — which would be Stephen Curry and Draymond Green’s fifth. They have been playing excellent ball since Butler’s arrival, going 5-1 in games with […]