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Jonathan Kuminga Sidelined Until After NBA Trade Deadline Due to Ankle Injury

27 Jan 2025, 4:17 PM ET — 1 min read

The Golden State Warriors have announced that forward Jonathan Kuminga will be sidelined due to a sprained right ankle, which he sustained on January 4. Kuminga is expected to miss at least two more weeks, meaning he will not return until after the NBA trade deadline of February 6. This absence comes at a crucial time for the Warriors, impacting both their lineup and potential trade considerations.

Kuminga has been out for the last 11 games, and despite making good progress in his recovery, he is still not close to returning, with plans to begin light on-court individual workouts soon. Currently, he is averaging 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 26 minutes per game this season, but his injury has raised concerns regarding his future with the team, especially as he will enter restricted free agency this offseason.

Kuminga averages a career-low True Shooting Percentage of .539 this season.
He will be reevaluated again in two weeks, suggesting a potential return could occur around February 12 against the Dallas Mavericks.
His absence may require the Warriors to adjust their strategy and potentially explore executing trades to bolster their lineup.

Head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that while Kuminga is making progress, the immediate focus is on his recovery, which may impact how the Warriors approach the upcoming trade deadline as they look to optimize their roster for the remainder of the season.

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