Overview

• Jonathan Kuminga was benched for the Warriors' regular-season finale and play-in game, marking his first consecutive DNP-CDs of the season.
• Head coach Steve Kerr has declined to address Kuminga's reduced role, citing lineup adjustments since Jimmy Butler's arrival that limit Kuminga's minutes at power forward.
• Reports suggest a strained relationship between Kuminga and the coaching staff, with insiders noting his diminished role could lead to trade discussions this offseason.
• Kuminga, a pending restricted free agent reportedly seeking over $30 million annually, has been linked to trade rumors involving Sacramento guard Zach LaVine.
• Draymond Green expressed confidence that Kuminga will play a meaningful role in the Warriors' first-round series against the Houston Rockets, despite his recent benchings.