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January 25, 2026
Diagnosed with bone bruise in knee
The Warriors announced Sunday that Kuminga has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee and a re-evaluation date will be determined in the coming days.
Analysis
Kuminga exited Thursday's loss to Dallas in the second quarter and was unable to return due to left knee soreness. He is now expected to miss an extended period. Until the Warriors offer a timetable for his return, the 23-year-old forward can be considered week-to-week. With Kuminga joining Jimmy Butler (knee) on the shelf, Gui Santos, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton are candidates for increased playing time.
January 25, 2026
Not available Sunday
Kuminga (knee) is listed out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis
Kuminga had been listed as out for the Warriors' original matchup with the Timberwolves on Saturday, but even after that game was postponed to Sunday, the fifth-year forward won't be available after injuring his knee in Thursday's loss to the Mavericks. The Warriors are seemingly viewing Kuminga as day-to-day, but his sore left knee could still end up keeping him out Monday for the second leg of the back-to-back set in Minnesota.
January 23, 2026
Listed out with knee soreness
Kuminga is out for Saturday's game against Minnesota due to left knee soreness.
Analysis
Kuminga left Wednesday's loss to Dallas and needs to miss at least contest with the issue. It's particularly rough timing for the forward, who was starting to pick up some steam amid Jimmy Butler's (knee) absence. Now that Kuminga is out, Moses Moody and De'Anthony Melton should see enough playing time to warrant streaming consideration in most fantasy leagues.
January 23, 2026
Won't return Thursday
Kuminga has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to left knee soreness. He'll end the night with 10 points (3-3 FG, 4-4 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals in nine minutes.
Analysis
Kuminga appeared to twist his ankle and hyperextend his knee on a play during the first half, per Anthony Slater of ESPN.com, and the team has elected to shut him down for the rest of the night. The injuries don't appear to be overly serious, but he's set for an MRI on Friday to ensure there isn't further damage, per Slater.
January 23, 2026
Headed to locker room
Kuminga twisted his ankle and went back to the locker room during Thursday's game against Dallas, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Kuminga tweaked his ankle on a drive to the hoop, but we should have more information on exactly what he's dealing with shortly. If Kuminga needs to miss time, that would open up additional minutes for Moses Moody, Will Richard and Gui Santos.
January 21, 2026
Surprises with 20 points in loss
Kuminga recorded 20 points (7-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 145-127 loss to the Raptors.
Analysis
Kuminga's result could be the biggest headline coming out of this game, as the forward is unhappy with his diminished role and previously demanded a trade. Jimmy Butler's (knee) season-ending injury could change that narrative. The Warriors now need a player of Kuminga's caliber more than ever, and reports suggest that the Warriors are less likely to ship him off before the Feb. 5 deadline. Kuminga is a high-upside, risk-reward add for fantasy managers, as the forward is probably available in most formats.