The Golden State Warriors’ injury woes continued during Thursday’s primetime road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, as Jonathan Kuminga exited in the first half after an awkward landing.
The setback comes just as the disgruntled 23-year-old forward had worked his way back into coach Steve Kerr’s rotation and was attempting to build up his trade value.
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With Golden State leading 43-39 with 4:28 remaining in the second quarter, Kuminga appeared to tweak his left ankle and knee while getting fouled on a drive to the basket.
The fifth-year player promptly took the seat of a young fan underneath the rim before getting up and hitting both free throws. He then temporarily attempted to remain in the game but was ultimately forced to exit, limping his way to the locker room.
Prayers for Jonathan Kuminga 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/lQBQyvLVE4
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According to Warriors insider Anthony Slater, Kuminga sustained an “ankle twist and minor knee hyperextension,” cutting his evening short after a hot start.
Kuminga finished with 10 points, one rebound, two assists, and two steals on a perfect 3-for-3 shooting overall and 4-for-4 shooting at the free-throw line in just nine minutes off the bench. This followed his 20-point performance in Tuesday’s 145-127 home loss to the Toronto Raptors, his first appearance since Dec. 18 after sitting out 16 straight contests.
The 2021 No. 7 pick was thrust back into the rotation in the wake of his star teammate Jimmy Butler III suffering a season-ending torn right ACL in Monday’s 135-112 home win over the Miami Heat.
Kuminga, who “demanded” a trade just last week, has tallied a total of 30 points in 30 minutes since his return to action, accumulating a plus-minus of plus-18.
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Jonathan Kuminga with 6 early points for Golden State!
Close game in the 1Q… watch here: https://t.co/aHcBnUOdUs pic.twitter.com/A7JhSnF0Sw
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Fortunately for Golden State, his setback “isn’t believed to be serious.”
It was an ankle twist and minor knee hyperextension for Jonathan Kuminga, per source. He’s done for the night but it isn’t believed to be serious. Kuminga has 30 points in his 30 minutes since rotation return. He was a +18 before the injury tonight.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 23, 2026
Kuminga’s next chance to suit up comes during Saturday’s road clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the first of two consecutive matchups against the upper-echelon Western Conference squad.
If Kuminga remains out, his absence would likely free up additional playing time for Moses Moody, Will Richard, and Gui Santos. Additionally, his injury could hurt his prospects of finding a new NBA home, with the Feb. 5 trade deadline just a couple of weeks away.
The Warriors (25-20) entered Thursday 9-10 with Kuminga in the lineup and 16-10 without him.
