Golden State Warriors ahead Jonathan Kuminga, proper, strikes the ball whereas defended by Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer throughout the first half of an NBA basketball recreation Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photograph/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga shall be sidelined at the very least three weeks for the Golden State Warriors due to a sprained proper ankle he injured Saturday night time in opposition to Memphis.
An MRI examination confirmed the analysis and the group stated Sunday he shall be re-evaluated in three weeks. Kuminga jumped to attempt for a blocked shot when he landed awkwardly on what gave the impression to be two Grizzlies’ gamers ft.
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“It’s nonetheless very recent, it’s solely a pair hours,” Kuminga stated. “I’m not proud of what occurred. … There’s issues that you just take daily, you by no means know. I don’t even take into consideration that far (upfront), I’m simply involved on how I’m going to get again.”
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A day later, he wasn’t certain precisely the way it occurred, decided to start the rehab course of and keep constructive by watching movie and spending time along with his teammates. He has been by this harm a number of instances earlier than.
Kuminga has leaned on Draymond Inexperienced’s steerage.
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“I simply don’t wish to be out; I wish to be on the market,” Kuminga stated earlier than the Warriors hosted Sacramento on Sunday, crutches at his locker. “I really feel like our group is now taking off in the best course and I’d love to only be on the market.”
Kuminga rolled the surface of his ankle within the closing minutes of the primary half of Golden State’s 121-113 victory over the Grizzlies. Kyle Anderson will decide up extra enjoying time in Kuminga’s absence.
Kuminga is the Warriors’ second-leading scorer behind Stephen Curry, averaging 16.8 factors, together with 5.0 rebounds and a couple of.2 assists. Kuminga had 13 factors over quarter-hour earlier than getting harm.
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“I positively knew immediately,” he stated. “As soon as I landed on the man, it was sore immediately and that’s why I simply ran out as a result of I knew I wasn’t coming again after that.”
Coach Steve Kerr will combine and match who replaces Kuminga, however the Warriors will dearly miss his athleticism on the rim.
Moses Moody is one other participant who may have a higher alternative.
“Yeah, brutal. He’s our most athletic scorer, finisher and he’s been enjoying so nicely,” Kerr stated. “It’s a troublesome one. We do be ok with our depth and our capability to resist his loss.”
