Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) runs against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Mike Stewart/Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO – Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga left Sunday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center with 6:59 to play in the first half after falling awkwardly after driving to the basket.

He was ruled out with right ankle soreness.

Kuminga missed 31 games – from Jan. 5 to March 10 – with a severe right ankle sprain sustained Jan. 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies after mislanding while contesting a shot. As Golden State’s most explosive player, the fourth-year forward returned March 13 against the Sacramento Kings.

Article continues below this ad

In eight games he’s since completed healthily, he averaged 14.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting 43.7%, including 15.8% from 3-point range. In 40 games this season, mostly as a reserve, he’s averaged 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists, shooting 45.5% and 31.9% from 3-point range.

Against the Spurs, Kuminga attacked – bending around a ball screen from Curry before leaping through contact and landing first on his ankle before his butt hit the court. He took a minute to gather himself before walking gingerly through tunnel adjacent to Golden State’s bench with director of medical services Drew Yoder. 

Reach Sam Gordon: [email protected]

March 30, 2025

Sports Reporter – Golden State Warriors