With Draymond Green already set to miss Tuesday’s contest against the red-hot Memphis Grizzlies, the Golden State Warriors added another player to the injury report before tipoff.
Rookie Jonathan Kuminga has been ruled out against the Grizzlies on Tuesday due to bilateral knee soreness. Kuminga’s injury absence is expected to be short term according to Steve Kerr.
Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:
Jonathan Kuminga is now out tonight in Memphis. Bilateral knee soreness. Otto Porter, previously questionable, is available. Gary Payton II upgraded to probable. He will be needed for stints on Ja Morant.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 11, 2022
Via @Con_Chron on Twitter:
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is out tonight. Kerr said it’s a short term thing.
— Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) January 11, 2022
On Monday, Kuminga has recalled by Golden State’s G League affiliate in Santa Cruz for a contest against the Memphis Hustle. In an overtime victory for Santa Cruz, the No. 7 overall pick from the 2021 NBA draft tallied 11 points, eight rebounds in 30 minutes.
Through 28 games in his rookie season, Kuminga is averaging 4.9 points on 47.2% shooting from the field with 1.7 rebounds in 9.7 minutes per game.
The Warriors will meet the Grizzlies in Memphis on Tuesday at 5 p.m. PT.
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