Kuminga is out for Saturday's game against Minnesota due to left knee soreness.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Kuminga has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to left knee soreness. He'll end the night with 10 points (3-3 FG, 4-4 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals in nine minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Kuminga appeared to twist his ankle and hyperextend his knee on a play during the first half, per Anthony Slater of ESPN.com, and the team has elected to shut him down for the rest of the night. The injuries don't appear to be overly serious, but he's set for an MRI on Friday to ensure there isn't further damage, per Slater.

Kuminga twisted his ankle and went back to the locker room during Thursday's game against Dallas, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuminga tweaked his ankle on a drive to the hoop, but we should have more information on exactly what he's dealing with shortly. If Kuminga needs to miss time, that would open up additional minutes for Moses Moody, Will Richard and Gui Santos.

Kuminga recorded 20 points (7-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 145-127 loss to the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Kuminga's result could be the biggest headline coming out of this game, as the forward is unhappy with his diminished role and previously demanded a trade. Jimmy Butler's (knee) season-ending injury could change that narrative. The Warriors now need a player of Kuminga's caliber more than ever, and reports suggest that the Warriors are less likely to ship him off before the Feb. 5 deadline. Kuminga is a high-upside, risk-reward add for fantasy managers, as the forward is probably available in most formats.

Kuminga officially requested a trade from the Warriors on Thursday, Anthony Slater and Shams Charania of ESPN.com report.

EDGE Analysis

Due to the terms of the contract he signed in the offseason, Kuminga wasn't eligible to be traded until Thursday, so his decision to formally demand a trade comes as little surprise. Kuminga fell out of the Golden State's rotation in early December and hasn't received any minutes in 16 of the team's past 17 games. Kuminga's contract contains a $24.3 million team option for the 2026-27 season, which means he can be viewed as an expiring deal. According to league sources, the Kings and Mavericks are among the teams that have shown real interest in acquiring the 23-year-old forward, while several other clubs are also expected to be in the mix.

Kuminga (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Kuminga was trending toward playing after being upgraded from questionable to probable, and the forward will return after missing Friday's contest against the Thunder due to back soreness. Kuminga's return shouldn't cause a big impact in fantasy, as he's made just four appearances while averaging 17.0 minutes per game since the beginning of December.

Kuminga (back) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Kuminga was unable to play against the Thunder on Friday due to back soreness. It looks like the fifth-year forward will give it a go Saturday, but his official status will be known closer to the 10:00 p.m. ET tipoff. Even if Kuminga is available, it's unclear what his role will be given that he hasn't appeared in a game for the Warriors since Dec. 18 against the Suns, when he played 10 minutes and finished with two points (1-5 FG), four rebounds, one assist and one turnover.

Kuminga (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Kuminga remains day-to-day after missing Friday's game against the Thunder. His status won't have a big impact in fantasy hoops with three appearances to his name over the past month.

Kuminga (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Kuminga was a late addition to the injury report due to lower-back soreness, and he won't suit up for the front end of this back-to-back set. His next opportunity to play will come Saturday against the Jazz. With the 23-year-old forward joining Jimmy Butler (illness) and Draymond Green (rest) on the sidelines, Gui Santos, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton are candidates for increased minutes.

Kuminga (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Kuminga was a late addition to the injury report, and his status for this game will likely be decided closer to tipoff. The 23-year-old forward hasn't seen the court since Dec. 18.