Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga Expected to Return Thursday After 31-Game Absence

The forward is set to rejoin Golden State against Sacramento, following weeks of cautious rehabilitation for his ankle injury.

Jonathan Kuminga, sidelined since January 4 due to a right ankle injury, plans to return to action on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings.
The 21-year-old forward missed 31 games but had been playing the best basketball of his career prior to the injury, averaging 20.5 points in his last 14 games.
Golden State has thrived in Kuminga's absence, going 12-2 since acquiring Jimmy Butler and climbing from 11th to 6th in the Western Conference standings.
Head coach Steve Kerr confirmed Kuminga will come off the bench initially, with the team easing him back into the rotation through limited minutes.
Kuminga’s return adds depth to a crowded wing rotation and could be pivotal for the Warriors’ playoff aspirations, as they aim for a strong postseason run.