Overview
- Kuminga was pulled moments before tip-off with reported lower-back soreness after Steve Kerr had indicated he would play.
- Kerr said the injury occurred just before the game and he did not know if it will linger.
- The forward has largely fallen out of Golden State's rotation, appearing in 18 of 35 games with his last action on December 18.
- He becomes trade-eligible on January 15 after re-signing a two-year deal, with multiple reports noting interest from Dallas, Sacramento, New Orleans, and Indiana.
- His status for the next game remains uncertain, and some outlets noted online speculation following Kerr’s vague update.