Kuminga chipped in 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 120-117 win over the Mavericks. Kuminga remains with the second unit after struggling as a starter for the first three games of the season. While he's made up for the early shortcomings with admirable totals from the bench, coach Steve Kerr appears to prefer Kuminga's current spot in the rotation. Andrew Wiggins has exceeded early expectations, which is one reason for Kuminga's demotion.
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF1323.414.04.21.81.51.82024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB4.22.91.22024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.41.02024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%46.2%52.5%31.8%60.7%53.6%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+451.200
Birthdate
10/6/2002 (22)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'7", 225 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 1; Pk 7 (GSW)
Birthplace
Goma,, COD
Position
PF
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Golden State Warriors
2021-Present
(4 seasons)
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DraftKings points 23.9FanDuel Points 23.7PTS 13.3REB 4.6AST 1.8BLK 0.4STL 0.82PM 4.13PM 1.0FTM 2.1TO 1.4MIN 25.4CBSS fantasy points 21.3ESPN fantasy points 21.3Yahoo fantasy points 23.7
Pregame Probabilities
Record a double-double0%Record a triple-double0%Record 10 or more REB0%Record 4-plus 3-pointers1%Score 30 or more pts0%Record 10 or more AST0%
Kuminga chipped in 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 120-117 win over the Mavericks. Kuminga remains with the second unit after struggling as a starter for the first three games of the season. While he's made up for the early shortcomings with admirable totals from the bench, coach Steve Kerr appears to prefer Kuminga's current spot in the rotation. Andrew Wiggins has exceeded early expectations, which is one reason for Kuminga's demotion.
Kuminga tallied 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block over 29 minutes during Friday's 136-117 loss to the Cavaliers. Kuminga saw extended playing time off the bench Friday as the Warriors found themselves down by 41 points at halftime. The 2021 first-round pick took advantage of the opportunity by leading Golden State in scoring and finished second in assists behind Draymond Green (six). Kuminga has come off the bench over the Warriors' last six regular-season games, and over that span he has averaged 17.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
Kuminga notched 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 118-112 victory over the Celtics. Kuminga's minutes noticeably diminished, but it didn't prevent him from scoring in double figures for a sixth straight appearance. It seems the Warriors are content with continuing to utilize the 22-year-old off the bench for the time being, especially after securing a victory Wednesday night against the defending champions. Kuminga has held down a reserve role in Golden State's last five games.
Kuminga won't start Saturday's game against the Rockets. Kuminga will come off the bench for a third straight game. However, he's been more productive as a reserve. Over the last two games, Kuminga has totaled 33 points (12-25 FG), seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and a block.
Kuminga logged 16 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 104-89 win over the Pelicans. Kuminga would have been a logical choice to enjoy an increased role with Stephen Curry (ankle) and Andrew Wiggins (back) sidelined, but coach Steve Kerr seemed to have other plans. After starting the first three games of the season, Kuminga came off the bench during the two-game stint against the Pelicans. Kerr probably made the move after some shooting struggles impaired his bottom line, but Kuminga has righted the ship over the past two contests.
Kuminga has been moved to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports. Kuminga has been relegated to the second unit after a disappointing start to the season in terms of efficiency (33.3 percent from the field, 58.3 percent from the free-throw line, 11.1 percent from three). Moses Moody appears to be starting in place of Kuminga.
Kuminga finished with 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and three steals across 22 minutes during Sunday's 112-104 loss to the Clippers. Kuminga did a solid job on the glass and as a defensive presence despite his shooting woes. However, the Warriors need him to be more consistent as a scorer, especially with Stephen Curry (ankle) set to miss some time following his injury Sunday. Through three games, Kuminga is averaging just 8.0 points per game while shooting a meager 33.3 percent from the floor and 11.1 percent from beyond the arc.
Kuminga totaled 10 points (3-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 139-104 win over the Trail Blazers. Despite starting, Kuminga logged just 20 minutes Wednesday as the Warriors had amassed a hefty lead by the end of the third quarter. With Klay Thompson leaving for Dallas in free agency, Kuminga is expected to establish himself as one of Golden State's top scoring options behind Stephen Curry this season.
Kuminga scored a team-high 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 F) while adding four rebounds in 19 minutes during Friday's 132-74 preseason win over the Lakers. Los Angeles rested all of their usual rotation players in the preseason finale, so Kuminga didn't face much competition when he was on the court. The fourth-year forward still put together a good showing as he looks to solidify his starting spot at the four for Golden State. The Warriors need someone to step up in the absence of Klay Thompson, who's now a Maverick, and Kuminga will be one of the younger players the team looks to for added production.