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Should you draft Jonathan Kuminga this season? Here’s the latest outlook, projections, and rankings for the Golden State Power Forward.
Should You Draft Jonathan Kuminga in Fantasy Basketball?
After an offseason full of restricted-free-agency headlines and tense negotiations, Jonathan Kuminga re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on a two-year, $48.5 million contract. The big question with Kuminga is whether the Warriors will look to trade him once he’s eligible to be moved on Jan. 15 since he didn’t sign a long-term deal with the franchise.
If Kuminga stays put, he will likely play the same role that we saw last season when he averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and a 3-pointer in 24.3 minutes per game. His shooting percentages (45.4% from the field, 30.5% from 3-point range, and 66.8% from the free-throw line) are concerning in category leagues, and his lack of minutes on the Warriors limits his ceiling. However, if injuries (or a trade) force Kuminga into a bigger role, he has shown that he can take advantage of the increased opportunity, particularly as a scorer.
The Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings are reportedly interested in trading for Kuminga later this year, and that may be the best-case scenario for the 23-year-old’s fantasy outlook, as it would allow him to start, become a focal point on offense, and take the next step in his development
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What Are Kuminga’s Fantasy Basketball Projections This Season?
Based on our proprietary metrics here at PFSN, we project Kuminga to score 1,706.0 fantasy points this season, with him averaging 13.6 points per game.
This includes 4.9 field goals per game, 0.9 three-pointers per game, 3.0 free throws per game, 4.0 rebounds per game, 2.1 assists per game, 0.6 steals per game, and 0.4 blocks per game.
Where Does Jonathan Kuminga Rank in the Upcoming Fantasy Basketball Season?
Kuminga is ranked 123rd overall and 21st at his position. The five players ranked ahead of him overall include Kon Knueppel, Walker Kessler, Davion Mitchell, Dylan Harper, and Daniel Gafford.
The five players ranked behind him overall include Yves Missi, Dillon Brooks, Dereck Lively II, Chris Paul, and Brandon Ingram.
The five players ranked ahead of him at his position include Draymond Green, Kyle Kuzma, Santi Aldama, P.J. Washington, and Obi Toppin.
The five players ranked behind him at his position include John Collins, Jaden McDaniels, Bobby Portis, Jabari Smith Jr., and Lauri Markkanen.
