Steve Kerr Announces Troubling Jonathan Kuminga Development on Sunday

Entering Monday’s game against Utah, Kuminga was expected to return during Golden State’s upcoming homestand.

However, head coach Steve Kerr offered a troubling update on his status. Kerr explained that Kuminga was unable to participate in scrimmage work at practice on Sunday and may need to undergo imaging on his knee soon (h/t Nick Friedell of The Athletic).

When asked what Kuminga was able to do, Kerr responded, “We did live drill work and he barely did any of that. Not moving well."

The setback comes at a pivotal point in Kuminga’s career. Drafted seventh overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Warriors bet on his athleticism and long-term upside, and he rewarded them by contributing to their 2022 championship run as a versatile forward off the bench.

Now in his fifth season, Kuminga has grown into a dynamic two-way player known for his explosive athleticism, defensive versatility and ability to attack the rim. Yet his inconsistency last year raised questions about his role, fueling trade speculation that continues to follow him.

With his age and contract making him attractive to rival teams, Golden State faces a difficult decision: whether to keep developing him as a focal point or explore moving him to maximize the current championship window. For now, that decision is complicated further by his knee injury, which threatens to stall both his progress and the team’s plans.