Overview
- Kuminga will miss a seventh straight game against the Rockets as he manages bilateral patellar tendinitis.
- Steve Kerr detailed a staged progression that included 3‑on‑3 work, full practice, and a planned 5‑on‑5 scrimmage to gauge readiness under trainer Rick Celebrini’s review.
- The Warriors assigned Kuminga to Santa Cruz for controlled scrimmaging and plan to recall him after the session, the team announced.
- Asked about his timeline, Kuminga declined repeated interviews before offering a one‑word update of “Soon,” while Kerr publicly said he lacked clarity on the forward’s rehab participation.
- Trade chatter has intensified ahead of his mid‑January eligibility, with multiple reports labeling his new two‑year deal a trade‑friendly asset as Golden State sits 10‑9 with other injuries to manage.