Saturday, January 24, 2026-The Golden State Warriors were dealt another blow Thursday night when forward Jonathan Kuminga exited early during their 123–115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks after injuring both his left ankle and knee. Kuminga twisted his ankle and hyperextended his knee on a second‑quarter drive, prompting him to leave the game and go straight to the locker room. The team has initially ruled him out of the next game due to lingering knee soreness following the incident.
Kuminga’s early departure adds strain to a Warriors roster already navigating significant injury challenges, including the recent season‑ending ACL tear suffered by Jimmy Butler. Despite a promising return to the rotation just days earlier where he produced strong scoring off the bench, this setback halted his momentum and forced Golden State to rely on other bench players in a game they fought hard but ultimately could not close.
With the Warriors preparing for a tough stretch of upcoming games, how long Kuminga will be sidelined remains uncertain. The timing of his recovery could have implications not just for Golden State’s on‑court performance but also trade discussions and rotation decisions as the season progresses.
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