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Warriors Scratch Jonathan Kuminga Late With Back Soreness as Kerr Offers No Timeline

The late scratch heightens uncertainty over his role ahead of his January 15 trade eligibility.

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.