Jonathan Kuminga F ATL Sun 10/29/23 6:19 PM
Jonathan Kuminga
F ATL
Kuminga (foot) is available for the Warriors' matchup with the Rockets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuminga is dealing with left foot soreness but it is not bad enough to keep him out of the lineup. The third-year pro has had an impressive start to the season, averaging 12.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 23.0 minutes per game in the team's first two contests. Kuminga should see a decrease in minutes going forward with teammate Draymond Green returning to the lineup, but if he continues to produce at a high level it will be difficult to see him without a significant role off the bench.
Jonathan Kuminga F ATL Sat 10/28/23 5:42 PM
Jonathan Kuminga
F ATL
Kuminga is questionable to play Sunday against the Rockets due to left foot soreness, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuminga has started the season on the bench but carried over his strong preseason play into the regular season, averaging 12.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game in his first two outings off the bench. If Kuminga can't go Sunday, then Kevon Looney, Dario Saric and Moses Moody will be in line to get a few extra minutes.
Jonathan Kuminga F ATL Fri 10/20/23 9:03 PM
Jonathan Kuminga
F ATL
Kuminga will come off the bench for Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kevon Looney returns after dealing with an illness Wednesday, while Chris Paul is back with the starters. Kuminga has been a standout during the preseason and is generating a lot of buzz in the late rounds of fantasy drafts.
Jonathan Kuminga F ATL Thu 10/19/23 11:03 AM
Jonathan Kuminga
F ATL
Kuminga posted 18 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and a steal across 29 minutes in Wednesday's 116-115 preseason win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Kuminga will figure heavily in Golden State's rotation this season, but he's getting extra time while Draymond Green (ankle) recovers. The 2021 first-rounder started 16 games for the Warriors last season, and his floor-stretching mid-range shot will allow him to fill a variety of roles with the first and second unit once again.
Jonathan Kuminga F ATL Mon 10/16/23 4:06 PM
Jonathan Kuminga
F ATL
Kuminga delivered 28 points (7-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 13-17 FT), six rebounds, an assist and a steal across 34 minutes in Sunday's 121-115 preseason overtime win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Kuminga has been one of the most surprising players in the preseason, as he has embraced a more significant responsibility on offense and has stepped his game up considerably. While that might not be enough to give him a starting role on Opening Night, he should see decent minutes off the bench while establishing himself as a regular rotation piece. He's averaging 26.0 points and 5.7 rebounds per game in his first three preseason appearances.
Jonathan Kuminga F ATL Sat 10/14/23 1:43 AM
Jonathan Kuminga
F ATL
Kuminga tallied 26 points (9-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals over 27 minutes Friday in a 129-125 exhibition victory versus the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
In a game with plenty of star power, Kuminga stole the show, leading all players in scoring and minutes. The 21-year-old forward is making a strong impression thus far in the preseason, as he posted 24 points -- including four three-pointers - in the Warriors' previous exhibition contest (also against the Lakers). Kuminga averaged just over 20 minutes per game last season, and he appears to be using the preseason slate to make a case for an expanded role in what will be his third NBA campaign.
Jonathan Kuminga F ATL Fri 10/13/23 9:38 PM
Jonathan Kuminga
F ATL
Kuminga (thumb) is good to go for Friday's preseason game against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuminga hit his thumb on the backboard in Golden State's preseason opener and subsequently drew a questionable tag Friday as a result. His participation indicates his thumb is a non-issue going forward.
Jonathan Kuminga F ATL Thu 10/12/23 3:15 PM
Jonathan Kuminga
F ATL
Kuminga (thumb) is questionable for Friday's preseason game versus the Lakers, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuminga didn't go through any live-action work Thursday due to his jammed thumb but was able to go through individual work. Kuminga's status will likely be determined after shootaround ahead of Friday's contest.
Jonathan Kuminga F ATL Tue 10/10/23 4:22 PM
Jonathan Kuminga
F ATL
Kuminga jammed his thumb at practice Tuesday, but he is expected to play in Friday's preseason game versus the Lakers, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuminga jammed his thumb on the backboard and was then withheld from the contact portion of practice. Coach Steve Kerr expressed that Kuminga shouldn't be limited moving forward, but his status is worth monitoring given the abundance of caution teams operate with during preseason.
Jonathan Kuminga F ATL Sun 10/8/23 12:08 PM
Jonathan Kuminga
F ATL
Kuminga posted 24 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 24 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 125-108 preseason win over the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
Kuminga was the best player on the floor Saturday -- and by a wide margin -- as the Warriors cruised to victory in the preseason opener. This seems like a make-or-break year for Kuminga, and while he's expected to earn meaningful minutes off the bench, an improvement on both ends of the court would go a long way for Kuminga in his attempt to become a long-term piece for Golden State.