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Kuminga Faces Ex-Team Amidst New Role & Edwards' Injury
29 Oct
Summary
- Jonathan Kuminga played against his former team, the Warriors, for the first time.
- Anthony Edwards will undergo surgery for a knee injury.
- Kuminga has shown improved defense and a higher 3-point percentage with the Timberwolves.
Six months after his departure from the Golden State Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga faced his former team for the first time as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The game's narrative was significantly altered by the announcement that Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will undergo knee surgery, increasing the spotlight on Kuminga.
Kuminga, who signed a two-year, $13 million contract with Minnesota, expressed a focused mindset, viewing the matchup as "just another day in the NBA." While with Golden State, he struggled for consistent minutes and a defined role, often asked to play a backseat offensively.
With the Warriors, Kuminga's former coach Steve Kerr acknowledged Kuminga's growth, noting "They're very different players" compared to his successor, Yaxel Lendeborg. Kuminga has demonstrated a more active defense, offensive patience, and a 46.7% 3-point success rate in his initial four games with the Timberwolves, averaging 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds.
