JONATHAN KUMINGA NEWS

Steve Kerr Responds to Jonathan Kuminga Drama Surrounding Warriors The Golden State coach weighed in on the latest spectacle surrounding his team.

JANUARY 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cleared to play Kuminga (toe) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against Detroit.

Impact No surprise here, as Kuminga was carrying a probable tag before this update. A lot of eyes will be on him Friday, as he expressed his unhappiness with his role after playing just 19 minutes in Thursday's loss to Denver.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dieter Kurtenbach: Jonathan Kuminga's complaints will blow over, but they highlight real issues Last spring, the Warriors made the bold but correct decision to trade away 21-year-old James Wiseman.

JANUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Would the Thunder Consider a Jonathan Kuminga Trade? After recent reports, could Oklahoma City be a landing spot for Jonathan Kuminga?

JANUARY 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kurtenbach: Jonathan Kuminga's complaints will blow over, but they highlight real issues The Warriors have a wing problem.

JANUARY 5 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Jonathan Kuminga's Updated Status for Warriors vs. Pistons Revealed The Golden State Warriors have Kuminga on the injury report

JANUARY 5 • SUNHERALD.COM

Listed as probable Kuminga is probable for Friday's game against the Pistons due to left toe soreness.

Impact Kuminga has drawn 11 straight starts, averaging 14.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 25.5 minutes during that stretch. He'll likely suit up again Friday, but his role in the rotation may change, as he played just 19 minutes during Thursday's loss to Denver.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will Warriors trade Jonathan Kuminga? Forward reportedly at odds with coach Steve Kerr after benching | Sporting News As the Warriors look to find their way, it appears that former lottery pick Jonathan Kuminga may be ready to move on.

JANUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Should the Celtics Trade for Jonathan Kuminga? Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has “lost faith” in Steve Kerr and believes his head...

JANUARY 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Steve Kerr was impressed with Jonathan Kuminga's performance vs. Magic The Golden State Warriors head coach was impressed with Jonathan Kuminga’s overall performance in his teams win over the Orlando Magic.

JANUARY 3 • USATODAY.COM

Excels with 19 points Kuminga provided 19 points (7-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 121-115 victory over the Magic.

Impact Kuminga finished as the Warriors' second-highest scorer. The total is a further sign of Golden State's gradual move away from Andrew Wiggins, who logged only 21 minutes off the bench. With no timetable for Draymond Green's (suspension) return, Kuminga should continue to log double-digit scoring totals for the foreseeable future.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs double-double in loss Kuminga logged 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Saturday's 132-122 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Fantasy managers should monitor Kuminga closely, as every solid games means a higher likelihood that Andrew Wiggins will get shipped to another team. Wiggins is already logging less time from the bench, and with Kuminga logging his ninth consecutive start, the writing appears to be on the wall. If Kuminga is available on the waiver wire, he's on the cusp of fantasy relevancy now and is worth a flier in most formats.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Kerr Responds to Jonathan Kuminga's Concerning Comments Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr didn’t mind Kuminga’s comments

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NBA Trade Talk: Should Jalen Green, Jaden Ivey or Jonathan Kuminga be Targets? Could the Oklahoma City Thunder target a former top-10 pick via trade?

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Starting against Clippers Kuminga will start against the Clippers on Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Warriors are altering their lineup significantly for this one, as Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski will join Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney in the first unit. Kuminga has mostly played off the bench this season but has performed well of late, averaging 15.2 points per game over his last five outings.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turns in 16 points Kuminga recorded 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-7 FT), six rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 119-116 loss to the Suns.

Impact Kuminga has not lived up to expectations this season, but he woke up with a huge 24/12 line against the Thunder and followed it up with another solid total Tuesday evening. It's no coincidence that he averaged 28.5 minutes over th past two games, which is much higher than his usual usage. If Draymond Green ends up missing more time due to a suspension, Kuminga will stay relevant.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines off bench in win Kuminga finished with 17 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Thursday's 120-114 win over the Clippers.

Impact With Andrew Wiggins (finger), Chris Paul (lower leg) and Gary Payton (calf) all sidelined, Kuminga increased usage and showcased a solid all-around skill set. When Kuminga plays at least 19 minutes (13 times), he's averaged 13.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 steals-plus-blocks per game. If the aforementioned trio remains sidelined, Kuminga should remain a focal point of Golden State's rotation.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski play key role in Warriors' win over Clippers Because of injuries, the third-year forward and the rookie were pressed into service late. And they came up huge for Golden State.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

On bench Saturday Kuminga is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kuminga will head back to the bench since head coach Steve Kerr will tweak the lineup, playing Stephen Curry and Chris Paul together in the backcourt. Kuminga is enjoying a solid season thus far, averaging 11.5 points per game off the bench.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits for team-high 21 in loss Kuminga notched 21 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes during Thursday's 128-109 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact With Draymond Green (suspension) and Stephen Curry (knee) both unavailable, Kuminga got his first start of the year and led the Warriors in scoring on the night while setting a new season high in points. The third-year forward has been seeing a bigger role in the offense in general, and he's averaging a career-high 12.3 points a night despite shooting a career-worst 42.0 percent from the floor and 18.5 percent from three-point range. Should his field-goal shooting creep back above 50 percent, Kuminga would seem to be poised for a breakout.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Kuminga will start Thursday's game against the Thunder, ESPN's Kendra Andrews reports.

Impact Draymond Green is serving the first game of his five-game suspension Thursday night, so Kuminga will have a big opportunity to showcase his talents in the short term. Through 11 games this season, Kuminga is averaging 11.3 points and 2.9 rebounds in 20.1 minutes, but he's shooting 39.6 percent from the field.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench in defeat Kuminga racked up 15 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and two blocks in 20 minutes during Sunday's 115-104 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Kuminga was once again one of the top producers off the Warriors bench in Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers, leading all becnh players in the contest in scoring while also tallying a team-leading pair of blocks. Kuminga has tallied 15 or more points in two straight games, having surpassed the double-digit mark in five of his six outings.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Kuminga logged 19 points (9-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes during Friday's 141-139 victory over the Thunder.

Impact Kuminga recorded a season-high 19 points in Saturday's victory despite coming off the bench. The third-year forward has seen a slight uptick in his scoring, averaging 12.8 points across five games in 2023-24 after averaging 9.9 the season prior.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Wednesday Kuminga will suit up for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Warriors broadcaster Tim Roye reports.

Impact Kuminga was a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest due to a bruised left knee. However, he'll end up playing in the contest after making it through pre-game warmups without sustaining a setback. Through three games, Kuminga is averaging 11.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 21.7 minutes.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE