"If Warriors coach Steve Kerr's post-practice remarks are to be believed, the team's most polarizing figure could make his return to the rotation in Phoenix on Thursday. JK has been great this last week, as he's been out of the rotation, he's working really hard, and I'm going to reward that, Kerr said. I mean, he needs to be back out there."
"Kuminga hypothetically provides a skillset that the Warriors (13-14) desperately need. After being bullied inside by the Timberwolves and ripped apart by Portland's endless collection of bouncy wings to the tune of 120-plus points in back-to-back losses, the Warriors could benefit from his size on the wing. The defense has been, to put it lightly, an issue as of late. We can keep the ball in front of us better, De'Anthony Melton said. And just rotations, communication. Making sure we're talking out there."
Jonathan Kuminga could return to the Warriors' rotation in Phoenix after strong practice and coach Steve Kerr's decision to reward his work. Kuminga sat out three straight games but has shown effort in practice while off the bench. The 6-foot-7 forward brings athleticism and wing size the 13-14 Warriors need to help shore up recent defensive lapses. Golden State surrendered 120-plus points in consecutive losses and struggled with rotations, communication and interior defense. Kuminga signed a $46 million deal after offseason negotiations, started the first dozen games, then fell into ball-stopping habits that reduced his minutes.
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