Warriors Start Jonathan Kuminga After Injuries

The Golden State Warriors have decided to keep Jonathan Kuminga in the starting lineup, moving Draymond Green to the bench as part of a strategy to maximize Kuminga's potential. Head coach Steve Kerr emphasized that this change aims to alleviate the wear on Green while allowing Kuminga to develop as a key player. Green expressed his support for the move, viewing it as an opportunity for Kuminga rather than a demotion for himself. Despite the Warriors suffering a heavy loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves (107-90) after this change, they previously snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over the Houston Rockets, where Kuminga scored a career-high 33 points. As the team navigates injuries to Andrew Wiggins and Moses Moody, Kerr's focus remains on optimizing the lineup around Kuminga's strengths. The Warriors are in search of solutions to improve their performance amid recent struggles, with this lineup change being a significant step forward.