Overview
- Kerr said Kuminga has had a strong week of practice and will be "rewarded," with multiple outlets reporting he is expected to rejoin the rotation Thursday in Phoenix off the bench.
- Golden State plans to keep its current starters of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Moses Moody and Quinten Post as the team seeks lineup continuity.
- Kuminga has recorded three straight DNPs after an up‑and‑down start and a knee absence; through 17 games he is averaging 12.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 43.8% shooting.
- League reporting continues to frame a trade as likely once he becomes eligible on Jan. 15, with the Suns, Kings, Pelicans and Bulls mentioned as potential suitors.
- ESPN’s Bobby Marks and other analysts suggest the Warriors could leverage Kuminga’s $22.5 million salary to target a starting center or two‑way wing, with speculative frameworks circulating for Pelicans wings Trey Murphy III or Herb Jones.