Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Posts 24-8-4 line in loss
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Kuminga produced 24 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and five turnovers in 34 minutes during Thursday's 120-110 loss to the Bucks.
This was a nice bounce-back performance from Kuminga, who was held to just nine points on 4-11 shooting his last time out. Aside from Tuesday's lackluster performance, Kuminga has looked good this season, posting averages of 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 triples per contest on 55/45/83 shooting splits. That has him operating with mid-round value on the year, so he should be rostered in all leagues.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Double-double continues hot start
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Kuminga closed with 25 points (9-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one block across 32 minutes in Monday's 131-118 win over the Grizzlies.
Kuminga notched his first double-double of the season Monday, leading the Warriors in scoring while Stephen Curry finished with a modest 16 points. The talented forward has been playing inspired basketball to open the year, averaging 18.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists through four games. If the 2021 first-round pick keeps producing at this pace, Kuminga could cement himself as a key piece for a Warriors squad with aspirations of competing at the top of the Western Conference.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Solid production in Portland
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Kuminga provided 16 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals across 24 minutes during Friday's 139-119 loss to the Trail Blazers.
After finally working out a contract extension with the Warriors just prior to the start of the season, Kuminga has handled a big role. Friday's minutes were a product of the blowout nature of the contest, but the fifth-year forward still delivered strong numbers, scoring at least 14 points for the third straight game. Kuminga's averaging 15.7 points, 7.3 boards, 4.0 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.0 steal in 31.0 minutes so far while shooting 55.2 percent from the floor, but that production has come while Al Horford is being eased into the lineup with Golden State, coming off the bench in his first two appearances and then sitting out Friday on the second night of a back-to-back.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Available vs. Portland
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Kuminga (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Kuminga was listed as probable for this game, and the small forward will suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. He recorded 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 36 minutes during Thursday's 137-131 overtime win over the Nuggets.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Likely to play Friday
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Kuminga (ankle) is listed as probable to play in Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Kuminga is dealing with inflammation in his right ankle. However, it doesn't appear to be severe enough to keep him off the floor for the second game of a back-to-back set. Kuminga dropped 14 points in Thursday's overtime win against the Nuggets.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Drops 14 points in starting role
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Kuminga provided 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 36 minutes during Thursday's 137-131 overtime win over the Nuggets.
Kuminga's role in the starting lineup will be key to Golden State's success this season, but the fifth-year pro needs to demonstrate more consistency and realize his upside potential. The Warriors finally got him under contract in camp, and this season could be his last opportunity if he doesn't step up. His near double-double in the first game of the season was a positive step, but he needs to maintain solid point and rebound results to maximize his fantasy worthiness.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Flirts with double-double
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Kuminga finished with 17 points (6-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 119-109 victory over the Lakers.
Kuminga played through a recent ankle injury, falling one rebound short of a double-double. It was an encouraging performance given the offseason drama, with the fact that he played 33 minutes perhaps the biggest positive. Depending on the matchup, we could see head coach Steve Kerr shuffle the starting rotation from one game to the next, meaning Kuminga's role could be somewhat fluid.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Starting Tuesday
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Kuminga (ankle) is available and starting in Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
After missing Friday's preseason loss to the Clippers due to an ankle issue, Kuminga will get the starting nod in Tuesday's regular-season opener. The 23-year-old forward appeared in 47 regular-season games (10 starts) in 2024-25, during which he averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists across 24.3 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Tracking to play Tuesday
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Kuminga (ankle) is expected to be available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports. Kuminga is officially listed as probable.
Kuminga rolled his ankle during Tuesday's preseason contest and sat out the Warriors' final exhibition Friday, but head coach Steve Kerr indicated that the 23-year-old should be ready for the regular-season opener. The 2021 first-round pick averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 24.3 minutes over 47 regular-season appearances (10 starts) last season and will look to build on that with a strong 2025-26 campaign after a drawn-out contract saga this offseason.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Tossed Tuesday
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Kuminga was ejected in the second quarter of Tuesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers after being assessed two technical fouls, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Kuminga took exception to a no-call in the final seconds of the first half and was ejected. He'll finish with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 18 minutes. His final chance to suit up during the preseason will come Friday against the Clippers.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Scores 13 points in start
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Kuminga finished with 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's preseason loss to the Lakers.
Kuminga moved into the starting lineup after Stephen Curry (undisclosed), Moses Moody (calf), Jimmy Butler (personal) and Al Horford (rest) were all given the night off. Following an offseason filled with uncertainty, Kuminga will now shift his focus to playing basketball. With that said, his long-term future is still a topic for discussion, with his role this season likely to play a part in where he eventually ends up.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Gets starting nod
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Kuminga will start Sunday's preseason game against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Kuminga is getting a fill-in start with Stephen Curry (undisclosed), Moses Moody (calf), Jimmy Butler (personal) and Al Horford (rest) all sidelined Sunday. After a drama-filled offseason, Kuminga is off to a slow start to the preseason with 4.0 points in 16.6 minutes per game across two outings.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Won't attend media day
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Kuminga will not attend the team's media day on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Kuminga recently missed Jimmy Butler's team minicamp in San Diego, and he will now forego the team's media day amid contract negotiations. Kuminga's one-year $8 million qualifying offer expires Wednesday, so his future with the team should be clearer in the coming days. With the signings of Al Horford, Gary Payton, De'Anthony Melton and Will Richard, the Warriors have 13 committed roster players, with plans for Kuminga to be the 14th.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Receives qualifying offer
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The Warriors extended a $7.9 million qualifying offer to Kuminga on Saturday, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
The move will make Kuminga a restricted free agent. Per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Kuminga is seeking a deal that pays him over $30 million per year, but the Warriors have the flexibility to match any offer made to the 2021 first-rounder. Kuminga had a rocky regular season and got inconsistent playing time, but he had a more prominent role during the Warriors' first-round playoff series loss against the Timberwolves. He averaged 24.3 points on 55.4 percent shooting, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals over 31.0 minutes over the final four games of that series.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Scores team-high 23 points
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Kuminga logged 23 points (6-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 11-12 FT), one assist and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 117-110 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Kuminga continues to play well for the short-handed Warriors, leading the team with 23 points. While his recent play has been encouraging, the same cannot be said for the team as a whole. Golden State now trails 3-1 with the series shifting back to Minnesota for Game 5. If Stephen Curry (hamstring) is unavailable once again, Kuminga will likely assume a larger role.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Provides spark off bench
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Kuminga recorded 18 points (8-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Thursday's 117-93 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
With Stephen Curry (hamstring) out, Kuminga led Golden State in scoring despite coming off the bench in Game 2. With Curry set to miss a few more games due to injury, Kuminga and the Warriors' other role players will likely be relied upon to continue shouldering an increased offensive load.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Fails to score in return
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Kuminga provided zero points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one steal across seven minutes during Sunday's 103-89 victory over the Rockets in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Kuminga returned to the lineup for Game 7, although the stat sheet tells a different story. It's been a tale of woe for Kuminga thus far during the playoffs, dealing with an illness while also seemingly falling out of favor with the coaching staff. Based on how little we saw from him during the first round, it's hard to think he will play any sort of meaningful role against the Timberwolves in the upcoming semifinal-round clash.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Return to rotation possible
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Kuminga's return to the Warriors' rotation is possible for Sunday's game, according to head coach Steve Kerr, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Kuminga has not played in four of the last six games in the first round of the NBA playoffs, as he has been dealing with an illness and seems to have fallen out of favor with the coaching staff. However, with the season on the line heading into Game 7, there's a chance he gets some time on the floor. In the two games the 22-year-old has played in this series, he averaged 9.0 points. 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, shooting 36.8 percent from the field.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Off injury report for Friday
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Kuminga (illness) is off the injury report for Friday's Game 6 against the Rockets.
Kuminga is set to return to action after being a late scratch in Wednesday's Game 5 loss due to an illness. The 22-year-old forward didn't play in Game 4 due to Jimmy Butler (pelvis) returning from a one-game absence, meaning Kuminga isn't guaranteed significant playing time in Game 6.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Starting sans Butler
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Kuminga is in the Warriors' starting lineup against the Rockets in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Kuminga didn't play in Game 1, but he came in off the bench in Game 2 after Jimmy Butler went down with a pelvic contusion in the first quarter. With Butler ruled out for Game 3, Kuminga will enter the Warriors' starting lineup for the first time since Dec. 15. Kuminga finished the 2024-25 regular season averaging 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.8 steals over 24.3 minutes per game.
