Kerr ruled out the Warriors’ 22-year-old wing for at least the remainder of their homestand but shared that Kuminga participated in a five-on-five scrimmage, which was significant for a couple of reasons.
The Golden State Warriors made a huge move at the trade deadline, acquiring six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler to pair with superstar guard Steph Curry, and the new tandem could not be playing better.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr couldn’t be more excited about what Jonathan Kuminga can take away from veteran forward Jimmy Butler.
Perhaps the Warriors can try a new “Death Lineup” with Green, Kuminga, Butler, Brandin Podziemski, and Curry — good luck scoring against that front line — but so long as the 3-point line exists, that five-man unit is for special occasions only.