<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/golden-state-warriors/is-jonathan-kuminga-playing-tonight-warriors-lakers-injury-report');   ga('set', 'title', 'Is Jonathan Kuminga playing tonight? 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Warriors vs. Lakers injury report</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-03T06:35:55-07:00">April 3rd, 6:35am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-03T06:51:30-07:00">April 3rd, 6:51am</time><address><a>Erik Slater</a>Erik Slater is the credentialed Brooklyn Nets beat reporter for ClutchPoints. He's a graduate of Lehigh University and the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University, as well as a Lehigh Football and Syracuse Football alum.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/lakers-warriors-stakes-showdown-western-conference-playoff-picture">Golden State Warriors will visit the Los Angeles Lakers</a> on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. Jonathan Kuminga <a href="https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-04-03_08AM.pdf" rel="noopener">is questionable on the team’s injury report</a> due to a right pelvic contusion.</p><p>Here’s everything we know about Kuminga’s injury and playing status vs. the Lakers.</p><p><i><b>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2>Jonathan Kuminga injury report vs. Lakers</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jonathan-Kuminga.jpg"><figcaption>John Hefti-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/is-jonathan-kuminga-playing-tonight-warriors-grizzlies-injury-report">Kuminga injured his pelvis</a> while taking a hard fall during Sunday’s 148-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The Warriors listed him as questionable for Tuesday’s 134-125 win over the Memphis Grizzlies before ruling him out. Another questionable tag indicates the team is still managing his injury but he will have a chance to suit up vs. the Lakers.</p><p>Kuminga has averaged 16.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists on 46/32/67 shooting splits while playing a reserve role for Golden State this season. The former No. 7 pick is in the final year of his rookie contract and will be a restricted free agent this offseason.</p><p>The Warriors have won their last three games since <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-fans-stephen-curry-insane-3-point-explosion">welcoming Stephen Curry back</a> from a pelvic injury. The two-time MVP went off for 52 points on 16-of-31 shooting from the field and 12-of-20 from three with 10 rebounds, eight assists and five steals during the Memphis win.</p><p>Golden State is 19-5 since acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat at the trade deadline. Steve Kerr’s squad ranks sixth in offense, first in defense and third in net rating (9.7) during that span.</p><p>The Warriors are fighting to avoid the Western Conference play-in tournament. There is a logjam at the bottom of the playoff picture as the regular season winds down. Golden State sits in fifth place at 44-31, a half-game ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies with seven remaining.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Lakers are tied with the Denver Nuggets but sit in third place due to a tiebreaker. Los Angeles has posted a 3-3 record since welcoming LeBron James back from a groin injury. The four-time MVP is probable for Thursday’s game.</p><p>So, regarding whether Jonathan Kuminga is playing tonight vs. the Lakers, the Warriors shouldn’t rush the 22-year-old back from his injury with the playoffs approaching. However, with the regular season nearing its close, each game is gaining more importance for playoff seeding.</p><h2>Warriors injury report</h2><p>Jonathan Kuminga: Questionable – Injury/Illness – Right Pelvic; Contusion</p><p>Gary Payton II: Out – Injury/Illness – Left Thumb Ligament; Partial Tear</p><h2>Lakers injury report</h2><p>LeBron James: Probable – Injury/Illness – Left Groin; Strain</p><p>Maxi Kleber: Out – Injury/Illness – Right Foot; Surgery Recovery</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Is Jonathan Kuminga playing tonight? Warriors vs. Lakers injury report

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-jonathan-kuminga-concerning-pelvic-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga hit with concerning pelvic injury update');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jonathan-Kuminga-hit-with-concerning-pelvic-injury-update.jpg"></figure><h1>Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga hit with concerning pelvic injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-31T16:37:38-07:00">March 31st, 4:37pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-31T16:37:38-07:00">March 31st, 4:37pm</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, NBA, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Golden State <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-stephen-curry-earns-influential-declaration-from-lonzo-ball">Warriors have eight games remaining</a> 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.</p><p>With the Warriors slated for a Tuesday matchup against the fifth-placed Memphis Grizzlies, the team received an update on Jonathan Kuminga’s status. As of Monday, the 22-year-old forward <a href="https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-03-31_04PM.pdf" rel="noopener">is questionable for the team’s next game</a>. Kuminga is trying to bounce back from a pelvic contusion.</p><p>The Warriors star missed 31 games this season already due to an ankle injury. During Golden State’s 148-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-jonathan-kuminga-leaves-spurs-game-injury-after-scary-fall">Jonathan Kuminga was forced to leave early</a> after suffering a hard fall.</p><p>It was believed he had tweaked his ankle again. However, he’s now dealing with a pelvic contusion with just eight games remaining on the schedule. Ideally, Jonathan Kuminga will play on Tuesday but the Warriors may opt to play it safe and give him some time to recover.</p><p>Although he’s only played in 41 games this season, Kuminga has looked just as good as he did in 2023. This year he’s been able to average 16.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 45.5% from the field and 31.9% from the three-point line.</p><p>The Warriors aim to win their third consecutive game on Tuesday night, which could lift them to a full game ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves. But Golden State will need Minnesota to suffer a loss on Tuesday evening when they take on the third-placed Denver Nuggets.</p><p>Jonathan Kuminga will likely be monitored closely by the medical team to ensure he’s ready to go or not. The Warriors will want him to be as healthy as possible for the playoffs as the organization aims for its fifth championship since 2015.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga hit with concerning pelvic injury update

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-rumors-dubs-not-too-concerned-jonathan-kuminga-pending-free-agency');   ga('set', 'title', 'Warriors rumors: Dubs ‘not too concerned’ with Jonathan Kuminga’s pending free agency');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Warriors-rumors-Dubs-not-too-concerned-with-Jonathan-Kumingas-pending-free-agency.jpg"></figure><h1>Warriors rumors: Dubs ‘not too concerned’ with Jonathan Kuminga’s pending free agency</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-28T14:00:11-07:00">March 28th, 2:00pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-28T14:45:59-07:00">March 28th, 2:45pm</time><address><a>Richard Pereira</a>Richard Pereira joined ClutchPoints in January 2025 as an Associate Editor. He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and has been covering the school's athletic programs since 2020, having served as a Sports Editor at the FAU University Press. He was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men's basketball team's journey to the Final Four in Houston for FAU Owls Nest during March Madness, consistently striving to grow as a sports journalist.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The free agency market may not be high on Golden State <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/why-steve-kerr-believes-jonathan-kuminga-makes-warriors-completely-different-team">Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga</a> this incoming offseason.</p><p>NBA insider Brett Siegel provided his scoop on how the NBA will look next season, especially after the <a href="https://x.com/BobbyMarks42/status/1904581353347096647" rel="noopener">salary cap will rise</a> after the 2024-25 campaign. One of the topics involved the Warriors, who will be busy as they figure out how to negotiate with Kuminga about his contract. He is in the final year of his rookie contract as he will be a restricted free agent.</p><p>“Although owner Joe Lacob has made it clear that money won’t stand in the way of him building a championship-level roster, how much money will this organization be willing to devote to Kuminga this offseason? Since the free agent market will be weaker than usual, Kuminga’s market will be limited,” Siegel wrote.</p><p>“This will likely be an advantage for the Warriors, as they could sign Kuminga to a reasonable contract instead of breaking the bank on a deal that exceeds $30 million annually. The Warriors, sources said, are not too concerned with their young forward’s pending free agency, especially considering that no other team has the ability to sign him to a massive offer sheet.”</p><h2><b>What’s next for Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Under-Growing-pains-on-a-different-team.jpg"><figcaption>Brett Davis-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/warriors-news-draymond-green-jonathan-kuminga-defensive-role">Jonathan Kuminga will be high</a> on the Warriors’ list of priorities when the 2025 offseason arrives for them.</p><p>Until then, he continues to have a solid role off the bench to the team’s benefit. This season, Kuminga is averaging 16.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game after 39 appearances. He is shooting 45.3% from the field, including 32.3% from beyond the arc. Even though injuries had him miss 33 contests, he is now healthy as the Warriors are 22-17 when he plays.</p><p>Golden State has a 41-31 record on the season, holding the seventh spot in the Western Conference standings. They are even with the Los Angeles Clippers while being 2.5 games behind the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers.</p><p>The Warriors prepare for their upcoming matchup being on the road. They face the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night at 8 p.m. ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Warriors rumors: Dubs ‘not too concerned’ with Jonathan Kuminga’s pending free agency

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-draymond-green-jonathan-kuminga-defensive-role');   ga('set', 'title', 'Warriors’ Draymond Green calls for Jonathan Kuminga to embrace defensive role');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Warriors-news-Draymond-Green-calls-for-Jonathan-Kuminga-to-embrace-defensive-role.jpg"></figure><h1>Warriors’ Draymond Green calls for Jonathan Kuminga to embrace defensive role</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-28T12:53:58-07:00">March 28th, 12:53pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-28T12:53:58-07:00">March 28th, 12:53pm</time><address><a>Zachary Draves</a>Zachary Draves is a sportswriter and broadcaster based in the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa. Zachary covers a variety of different sports as well as sports history, sport and society, and sport and culture. He is also a professor of sociology.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/sources-gary-payton-ii-out-indefinitely-brutal-thumb-injury" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II was sidelined</a> for the season due to a torn ligament in his left thumb, Draymond Green is asking for more from forward Jonathan Kuminga.</p><p>On the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, Green <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAhTFkfBHR8&amp;t=769s" rel="noopener">laid out exactly</a> why he believes it is Kuminga’s time.</p><p>“If I’m Jonathan Kuminga right now I’m saying with GP out I want to guard the best guard when I come into the game,” he said. “I want to be the point of attack defender. I’m going to hawk this guard, I’m going to change the momentum of this game. I’m going to embrace that because we know he can score right, like we know what he’s capable of on the offensive end. Imagine him embracing that role and saying, I’m guarding the best. I’m picking up full, I’m going to work myself to exhaustion because I’m going to defend so hard. That’s how you win championships. So if I’m Jonathon Kuminga that’s my mindset.”</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-why-steve-kerr-counting-jonathan-kuminga-without-gary-payton-ii" rel="noopener">Warriors coach Steve Kerr echoed Green’s sentiments</a> in wanting Kuminga to fill the void.</p><p>Payton was the Warriors’ top defensive guard before his injury. Opponents have shot 46.8% overall and 36.4% from the three points line with him in the game. Now in Payton’s absence, it looks as if Kuminga is the key to get them through the rest of the season before the playoffs.</p><h2><b>Jonathan Kuminga is the right guy at the right time</b></h2><p>Kuminga is in a unique position to prove himself. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-steve-kerr-jonathan-kuminga-potential-role-jimmy-butler" rel="noopener">Warriors recently acquired Jimmy Butler</a> during the trade deadline and took over for Kuminga when he was out with an ankle injury.</p><p>Since then, the Warriors have gone 16-5. However, Kuminga has been overlooked since the acquisition of Butler, and with Payton gone, this could be his opportunity.</p><p>After all, he is known for his ability to at ball pressure, rebounding, and protecting the rim. Skills that have garnered Kuminga a 113.3 defensive rating.</p><p>He will be a restricted-free agent at the end of the year. If Kuminga can rise to the occassion, teams will likely want to secure him for the long run, not to mention the Warriors wanting to match any potential offers.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Warriors’ Draymond Green calls for Jonathan Kuminga to embrace defensive role

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He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and has been covering the school's athletic programs since 2020, having served as a Sports Editor at the FAU University Press. He was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men's basketball team's journey to the Final Four in Houston for FAU Owls Nest during March Madness, consistently striving to grow as a sports journalist.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Steve Kerr is placing a lot of focus on Jonathan Kuminga in the Golden State <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sources-gary-payton-ii-out-indefinitely-brutal-thumb-injury">Warriors’ rotation following a significant injury to Gary Payton II</a>.</p><p>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, meaning another player will need to step up in his place.</p><p>Which is why Kerr named Kuminga as the <a href="https://x.com/anthonyVslater/status/1905368183453659456" rel="noopener">next man up in terms of being a defensive stopper</a>. He explained his reasoning to that decision to <i>The Athletic</i>‘s Anthony Slater.</p><p>“It opens up an opportunity for (Jonathan Kuminga) to be that defensive stopper, the guy we’ve relied on Gary to be,” Kerr said.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Steve Kerr on the Payton absence: “It opens up an opportunity for (Jonathan Kuminga) to be that defensive stopper, the guy we’ve relied on Gary to be.” <a href="https://t.co/nmv26OALhI">pic.twitter.com/nmv26OALhI</a></p><p>— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) <a href="https://twitter.com/anthonyVslater/status/1905368183453659456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><h2><b>What’s next for Steve Kerr, Warriors</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Why-Steve-Kerr-is-counting-on-Jonathan-Kuminga-without-GP-II.jpg"><figcaption>D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Losing Gary Payton II will be a tough loss in the Warriors’ backcourt, meaning the frontcourt will have more responsibility with Steve Kerr <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-steve-kerr-jonathan-kuminga-potential-role-jimmy-butler">relying on Jonathan Kuminga</a> as the next guy up.</p><p>Kuminga has missed a chunk of the season due to injury. In the 39 appearances he made so far, he is averaging 16.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. Since returning from a 30-game absence, he is putting up 14 points, three rebounds and 2.7 assists.</p><p>Golden State has a 41-31 record on the season, holding the seventh spot of the Western Conference standings. They are even with the Los Angeles Clippers while being three games behind the Memphis Grizzlies, competing for an automatic playoff spot.</p><p>The Warriors will prepare for their next matchup, being on the road. They face the New Orleans Pelicans on March 28 at 8 p.m. ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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