Golden State Warriors: We tell you about the extent of Jonathan Kuminga's worrying injury
Horrible moment for those from the Bay with the timing of the injury to a player who could leave before the Trade Deadline
Jonathan Kuminga, Golden State Warriors' small forward, will be reevaluated in three weeks after it was confirmed, through an MRI, that he suffered a significant lateral sprain in his right ankle, the team announced on Sunday.
Kuminga got injured at the end of the second quarter during the 121-113 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday when he awkwardly landed in the paint and twisted his right ankle. He left the game immediately and exited the Chase Center with crutches after the win. On Sunday, he underwent the MRI. Now, his condition raises concerns regarding the upcoming Trade Deadline on February 6th in the NBA market.
The 22-year-old was experiencing the best moment of his career, seizing more opportunities and often acting as the leading scorer. In his last 14 games, he averaged 20.5 points, scoring 20 or more points in three of his last four matches and reaching his personal best of 34 points in two consecutive games. Now, the Warriors will be without him for at least three weeks, missing a minimum of 11 games during that period.
Golden State's coach, Steve Kerr, expressed his frustration before the team's 129-99 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday: "Brutal. JK has been playing so well and is obviously a crucial part of what we do. He is our most athletic scorer and finisher and has been standing out." Despite Kuminga's absence, Kerr showed confidence in the team's depth: "We feel good about our ability to withstand his absence. Kyle [Anderson] and Moses [Moody] will have more opportunities."
This season, Kuminga is averaging career-high numbers with 16.8 points and five rebounds per game. Last month, he made history by becoming the first Warriors player since Cazzie Russell in 1974 to score 30 or more points in consecutive games coming off the bench. About the injury, Kuminga expressed his frustration: "I don't want to be out. I want to be out there playing; I feel like our team is heading in the right direction, and I'd love to be a part of that."
Kuminga's injury comes just over a month before the February 6th trade deadline. When asked about his situation within the organization and his future, considering he will be a restricted free agent this summer, he avoided delving into details and kept the focus on his recovery and contribution to the team.
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