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Jonathan Kuminga had a strong highlight against Rudy Gobert during Game 2 of the West Semis between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. The play took place during the third quarter. Kuminga got the ball at the 3-point line and had Gobert as his defender. Having the speed advantage, he drove […]

It has been a rough go for Jonathan Kuminga over the past few weeks. The Golden State Warriors have basically made it clear where he stands in the organization, and that’s as nothing more than an emergency option for when they need an additional scoring punch or for when Jimmy Butler is out injured. But […]

The Golden State Warriors will be going up against the Houston Rockets in a crucial Game 7, and head coach Steve Kerr noted after their latest loss that everything is on the table. One of the things that is on the table is Jonathan Kuminga seeing minutes after not playing much in the series. “[Playing […]

The Golden State Warriors have closed out plenty of playoff series in the last 10 years, but you wouldn’t have been able to tell on Friday night. With a chance to send the Houston Rockets home in front of their fans in San Francisco in Game 6, the Warriors fell flat in the 4th quarter […]

With the Miami Heat’s season coming to a close on a sweep to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the team now heads into an offseason where improvements are expected to be made. As Heat captain Bam Adebayo teased big changes coming to the team after another disappointing finish, some […]

Before the Golden State Warriors found themselves a game away from taking down the 2-seed in the first round of the playoffs and before they ever thought about trading for Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, Jonathan Kuminga was the player this organization was enamored with. While the organization was high on his development, failed […]

One of the biggest storylines during the Golden State Warriors’ opening-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets has been the role of reserve forward Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga’s playing time has been a source of contention for Warriors fans even throughout the season. Jonathan Kuminga missed the Game 5 loss due to illness, but Steve Kerr […]

The Golden State Warriors recently took a 3-1 lead in their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets thanks to a strong defensive performance in Game 4. Draymond Green made his mark down the stretch of this one, locking up Alperen Sengun in the closing seconds to seal the victory for Golden State. One […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s future with the Golden State Warriors has been clouded in so much doubt over the past few weeks; head coach Steve Kerr decided to phase him out of the rotation completely during their crucial final regular-season matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers and was not in the rotation to begin their first-round series […]

The Brooklyn Nets finished 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 26-56 record. The Nets outperformed their expectations, but fell between a Play-In team and one of the worst teams in the league. Brooklyn has many decisions to make this offseason to construct their roster. Guard Cam Thomas will be a restricted free agent after […]

As Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvic injury off a hard fall early in the Game 2 loss to the Houston Rockets, there are fans worried about the immediate playing status of the newcomer. Trying to fill in the void for Butler, Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga returned to action after not playing […]

“Stay ready.” That’s been the message the Golden State Warriors have sent to Jonathan Kuminga since his benching.  However, it seems like that message has been lost on the 22-year-old despite Steve Kerr telling reporters that Kuminga’s attitude and energy since his benching has been “fantastic.” After the Warriors’ 109-94 Game 2 loss to the […]

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, […]