Is Jonathan Kuminga playing tonight against Brooklyn Nets? Latest on Warriors forward's status explored (Nov. 25)
Jonathan Kuminga’s will not play in the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday due to an illness. Kuminga, who missed the Warriors' 104-94 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, has been a consistent presence this season, sitting out just one of the team’s 16 games.
Following the Warriors' loss to the Spurs, coach Steve Kerr provided an update on Kuminga’s status.
"I think he's fine. He just felt sick right before the game," Kerr said.
The young forward last played in Golden State’s 112-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, contributing seven points in 20 minutes. He shot 3 of 10 from the field, including 0 of 2 from beyond the arc.
Kuminga has been instrumental in providing a significant boost to the Warriors off the bench. Earlier this season, veteran star Draymond Green commended Kuminga for his maturity and for executing his role flawlessly.
"I don't want him to love coming off the bench," Green said. "He believes he's a superstar, I believe he's a superstar. So as long as you believe you shouldn't be ok coming off the bench.
"But how you respond is important. You can respond by sulking, or you can just go do what it is that you can do to help the team win and that's what he's doing. Credit to his maturity as well as his play."
Kuminga has been solid this season, averaging 13.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steal per game. He is shooting 44.5% from the field, including 30.6% from 3-point range.
Where to watch Golden State Warriors vs. Brooklyn Nets?
The Golden State Warriors vs. Brooklyn Nets game is scheduled to take place on Monday, Nov. 25, at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. The game will tip off at 10 p.m. EST (7 p.m. PT).
The Warriors vs. Nets game will be broadcast live on NBC Sports California (local) and YES (local). The live streaming will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).