Jonathan Kuminga Out Three Weeks With Injury

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been diagnosed with a significant right ankle sprain and is expected to miss at least three weeks, ruling him out of a minimum of 11 games. The injury occurred late in the second quarter of a 121-113 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, when Kuminga landed awkwardly while contesting a shot. Coach Steve Kerr described the loss as 'brutal,' highlighting Kuminga's recent performance, where he averaged 20.5 points over his last 14 games, including back-to-back 34-point outings. This injury comes at a critical time as Kuminga was becoming a key scorer for the team, now forcing the Warriors to rely on their bench for production. The impact of his absence may also intersect with his contract situation as he is set to be a restricted free agent this summer, adding another layer of complexity ahead of the trade deadline. The Warriors currently sit ninth in the Western Conference standings and will need to adapt quickly as they prepare for upcoming games.