Apr 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) before game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Golden State Warriors Player Ruled Out Against Rockets

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 30, 2025 6:49 PM ET

On Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors will face off against the Houston Rockets for Game 5 (in Texas).

Right before the game, the team announced that Jonathan Kuminga has been ruled out due to an illness.

Via Anthony Slater of The Athletic: "Jonathan Kuminga is out tonight for Game 5 in Houston. Illness. Late injury add for the Warriors."

Jonathan Kuminga is out tonight for Game 5 in Houston. Illness. Late injury add for the Warriors.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 30, 2025

Kuminga did not play in Game 4.

However, he played 43 total minutes in Games 2 and 3.

The 2021 NBA Champion is averaging 9.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest while shooting 36.8% from the field and 40.0% from the three-point range.

Via Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area: "Watched Jonathan Kuminga go through his pregame warmups, but he’s now out tonight because of an illness"

Watched Jonathan Kuminga go through his pregame warmups, but he’s now out tonight because of an illness @NBCSWarriors
— Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) April 30, 2025

While Kuminga has not played a major role in the series, he is a valuable piece to have on the bench.

He finished the regular season with averages of 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 30.5% from the three-point range in 47 games.

Over the offseason, the Warriors will have a decision to make on the 22-year-old.

Via John Dickinson of KNBR (on April 20): "Not a conversation for today really but If Brooklyn Nets are truly interested in Jonathan Kuminga in restricted free agency, Warriors decision becomes an easy one. Cam Johnson is scheduled to make $20.5M next season and $22.5M the following season. Sign/trade for wing shooting."

Not a conversation for today really but If Brooklyn Nets are truly interested in Jonathan Kuminga in restricted free agency, Warriors decision becomes an easy one. Cam Johnson is scheduled to make $20.5M next season and $22.5M the following season. Sign/trade for wing shooting.
— John Dickinson (@JDJohnDickinson) April 20, 2025

The Warriors have a 3-1 lead over the Rockets.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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