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Warriors’ Steve Kerr Announces Jonathan Kuminga News Before NBA Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Oct 18, 2025 6:02 AM ET

Golden State Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga was ejected after arguing a no-call on a play that injured his ankle.
Kuminga was fined $15,000 but avoided suspension; he missed the preseason finale due to injury.
Kuminga is dealing with an issue on the same ankle he injured last season.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga played just 18 minutes for head coach Steve Kerr in Tuesday’s 118-111 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The 23-year-old, who signed a two-year, $46.8 million extension with the Warriors in the offseason, was ejected from the game in the second quarter after arguing with the referee.

After the game, Kuminga explained that he was clipped from behind as he drove to the basket. He got hit on the same previously injured ankle that cost him 31 straight games on the sidelines last season. The 6-foot-8 swingman was incensed that the referees did not call a foul on what he deemed a dangerous play, which ultimately resulted in Kuminga getting tossed after two consecutive technical fouls.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) during a game. Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

The Warriors were back in action on Friday in their final preseason game. They battled the Los Angeles Clippers in a tune-up contest just days before they start the regular season with a highly anticipated matchup against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.

Unfortunately for the Warriors, Kuminga was not available to play. He avoided a suspension for his actions against the Blazers, but the NBA fined him $35,000 for “making inappropriate contact” with a game official. However, the reason he was unable to take the court on Friday was due to an injury.

Coach Kerr spoke to reporters before the game and revealed that Kuminga would sit out the preseason finale because of an ankle injury. Kerr also stated that Kuminga sustained the injury on the same play that ultimately led to his ejection on Tuesday night (h/t NBA reporter Nick Friedell).

The severity of Kuminga’s injury is unclear at this point. However, the silver lining is that Kerr revealed after the game that he expects Kuminga to practice on Sunday and Monday and be available against the Lakers on Tuesday.

Kuminga is coming off another big year for the Warriors last season. Playing in his fourth year in the NBA, the Democratic Republic of Congo native put up averages of 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 triples in 24.3 minutes per contest.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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