Kuminga ruled out vs Thunder — big shocker for struggling Warriors
The Golden State Warriors will be without forward Jonathan Kuminga for tonight’s game against defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder after he was ruled out with lower back soreness. Kuminga’s name had appeared on the injury report as ‘questionable’ earlier, but the team moved him to out before tip-off. This marks the first time this season that Kuminga has missed a game specifically because of a back issue.
Kuminga has missed time this year for a mix of DNPs and other injury-related absences, and his availability had become a late-game question heading into this matchup. While the back soreness prompted the ruling, there has been no official statement from the Warriors about the severity of the issue or an expected return timeline. League and team sources suggest the concern does not appear to be serious, but the club opted to hold him out as a precaution for tonight’s tough road test against the Thunder.
Missing Kuminga is a meaningful blow for Golden State’s rotation. He provides athleticism, defensive versatility and secondary scoring that the Warriors have leaned on in stretches this season, and his absence forces coach Steve Kerr to reconfigure minutes and lineups against a title-caliber Oklahoma City squad. The decision to list him questionable and then rule him out late underscores ongoing load management and health considerations that have shaped Golden State’s roster usage all year.
For fans tracking his status, the key points are clear: Kuminga is out tonight with lower back soreness after initially being listed as questionable; it’s the first back-related absence this season; and the team has not released a timetable for his return. Expect updates from the Warriors’ medical staff or official press releases if his status changes, but for now Golden State will have to face the defending champions without one of its promising young forwards.
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