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Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga Describes Relationship with Kerr After Benching
Steve Kerr benched Jonathan Kuminga due to recent poor performance and rotation changes, giving minutes to Gui Santos and Jimmy Butler in a 123-91 win.
- On Sunday, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr benched Jonathan Kuminga as a healthy scratch while using 11 players in Golden State's 123-91 win at the United Center over the Chicago Bulls.
- Kerr explained the lineup choice by pointing to roster fit and recent returns, noting Gui Santos' energy, Jimmy Butler's return, De'Anthony Melton and Pat Spencer's emergence, and prior role changes with Kuminga.
- Explaining rotation norms, Steve Kerr added `Happens to everybody pretty much, other than the stars` as Jonathan Kuminga’s shooting fell from 53.7% to 39.3%, including a 1-for-10 game.
- After the win that moved Golden State to 13-12, questions arose about Kuminga's role as he becomes trade-eligible on Jan. 15 and the Warriors plan to explore the market.
- With Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Al Horford nearing returns on Friday, Pat Spencer and De'Anthony Melton's emergence adds competition, while Kuminga's past comebacks suggest his absence may be temporary.
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Kurtenbach: The Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga saga only ends with losers
Chicago in December has the kind of cold that doesn’t spare a single inch. But the warmest place in the Windy City might have been the chair occupied by Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga at United Center Sunday night. A “DNP-Coach’s Decision” for a healthy former No. 7 overall pick who just signed a contract making him the Warriors’ fourth-highest-paid player isn’t a message or nudge. It’s a scream of frustration. It’s Steve Kerr standing on the…
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