Overview
- Kerr announced before Tuesday’s game against the Clippers that Kuminga will start going forward and tasked him with guarding James Harden after defending Ja Morant the previous night.
- Through five games, Kuminga is averaging 16.2 points on 53.7% shooting with 7-of-16 from three and 37 total rebounds as Golden State moved to 4-1 with back-to-back wins.
- Kerr praised Kuminga’s rebounding, rim pressure, improved passing, and shot selection, noting fewer mid-clock pullups and more purposeful actions within the offense.
- The Kuminga–Jimmy Butler–Draymond Green trio is +37 in 74 minutes, and Kerr said the fifth starter will toggle between Brandin Podziemski and Quinten Post based on matchup.
- Kuminga’s elevation comes after an offseason standoff ended with a two-year, $46.8 million deal, with early starting opportunities shaped by Al Horford’s minutes plan and Moses Moody’s calf injury.