Golden State Warriors' forward Jonathan Kuminga will miss his fifth straight game due to bilateral knee tendinitis, initially expected to return against the Houston Rockets but was downgraded to out. Similarly, Dallas Mavericks' star Luka Dončić will also miss the upcoming game against the Warriors due to right knee soreness, marking his 10th game missed this season. The Warriors face a challenging situation with Andrew Wiggins out and Gary Payton II questionable, both dealing with left ankle soreness. The team's performance in these games could be crucial for their positioning in the Western Conference, with a win against the Rockets potentially extending their lead for the 10th spot.
Andrew Wiggins is out tonight for the Warriors, per coach Steve Kerr. Jonathan Kuminga is a game-time decision. Kerr expects Gary Payton II to play.
Andrew Wiggins will not play for Warriors vs. Mavs. Jonathan Kuminga and Gary Payton II will warm up with intent to play, per Steve Kerr. https://t.co/m8FcPvutX1
Jason Kidd just said Luka Doncic is out tonight for the Mavs game against the Warriors. He also added it should not be long-term. Hear more of what Kidd had to say before the game tips off at 7:30 p.m. on WFAA. https://t.co/gE5acje5aO
Andrew Wiggins is out tonight in Dallas. Jonathan Kuminga is warming up with a chance of playing. Sounds like Gary Payton II is good to go.
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Official now: Mavericks say Dončić is out tonight. It’ll be his 10th game missed this season. https://t.co/jzaSbb9u8b
Luka Doncic (right knee soreness) is out vs. Warriors. Jason Kidd says it “shouldn’t be long term.”
Luka Doncic is out for tonight vs Warriors, per Jason Kidd
Luka Doncic (knee) ruled out Friday.
Luka Doncic (knee soreness) will NOT be available for the Mavericks for today's game against the Warriors, per @TheSteinLine. https://t.co/GczOLro62m
The Mavericks are expected to officially rule out Luka Dončić (right knee soreness) from tonight's home game against Golden State, league sources say. The hope is that Dončić would be able return for Sunday's matinee against Houston. More NBA from me: https://t.co/A6ycVmnrjq
Luka Doncic is now doubtful for the Mavericks tonight against the Warriors with knee soreness. Kuminga, Wiggins, Payton remain questionable.
And Jonathan Kuminga (knee tendinitis), Gary Payton II (L ankle soreness) and Andrew Wiggins (L ankle soreness) are all questionable for the Warriors. https://t.co/CdX6Lw9g2y
Warriors are 4.5-point underdogs against the Dallas Mavericks. Jonathan Kuminga (bilateral knee tendinitis) remains questionable. Andrew Wiggins and Gary Payton II questionable with left ankle soreness.
Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton II and Andrew Wiggins are all questionable for the Warriors tonight in Dallas. The same knee issue for Kuminga, left ankle soreness for both Wiggins and Payton.
Why Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga will likely come off the bench when he returns from knee injury (By @outsidethenba) https://t.co/N7QF0PqxzY
Forward Jonathan Kuminga was ruled out Thursday before the Golden State Warriors were set to play the Houston Rockets. They’re hopeful he’ll return Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. https://t.co/JnhxVPD4FL
Jonathan Kuminga out for Warriors vs. Rockets @unstoppablebaby https://t.co/OhzjTAAjYk
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"We're hopeful for tomorrow, but we'll see how he feels tomorrow." Steve Kerr provides an update after Jonathan Kuminga was ruled out for tonight's game in Houston https://t.co/nKkUdCGxQk
Here’s a Jonathan Kuminga update from Steve Kerr. Kuminga scrimmaged this morning and didn’t feel quite ready, per Kerr. They are “hopeful” he will play in Dallas tomorrow. https://t.co/FPmYmDKdqw
Speaking pregame, Warriors coach Steve Kerr says Jonathan Kuminga scrimmaged this morning. Doing a lot better, but not quite ready. Perhaps on Friday night against the Mavericks in Dallas: https://t.co/er5V6pU6zh
Steve Kerr said Warriors are hopeful that Jonathan Kuminga can play tomorrow in Dallas. Kuminga didn’t feel quite ready enough conditioning-wise after scrimmaging this morning, Kerr said.
Jonathan Kuminga will miss his fifth consecutive game after being ruled out against the Rockets tonight https://t.co/KcITfHSApA
Poised initially to return tonight against the Houston Rockets, Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been downgraded to out with bilateral knee tendinitis.
Jonathan Kuminga downgraded from questionable to out for tonight’s game in Houston. The Warriors planned on him returning for the Rockets game after he missed the past four with knee tendinitis.
Jonathan Kuminga has been downgraded to out in Houston tonight. It'll be a fifth straight missed game. Kuminga got a hard workout in Tuesday and team did anticipate a likely return tonight. But he will be out again with bilateral knee tendonitis.
Warriors are 4.5-point favorites against the Houston Rockets. Jonathan Kuminga (bilateral knee tendinitis) questionable. Gary Payton II (left ankle soreness) probable. Win tonight would form a four-game cushion for the West’s 10th spot — plus tiebreaker — with six games to play.
Jonathan Kuminga officially listed as questionable for the Warriors tomorrow in Houston, though Steve Kerr indicated the plan is for Kuminga to return. Gary Payton II probable with left ankle soreness. Everyone else available.
Jonathan Kuminga nearing return for Warriors https://t.co/fT3ljSTvVv
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"He won't play [tonight]. He'll play in Houston [on Thursday]." Steve Kerr provided the latest on Jonathan Kuminga https://t.co/ov1nGJ4C4v
Jonathan Kuminga will miss tonight’s game against the Mavericks, but will return in Houston on Thursday night. Kuminga has been dealing with knee tendinitis. Missed last three games. Got a hard workout in today to get the Celebrini clearance for Houston.
Jonathan Kuminga won’t play tonight vs Mavericks, but will on Thursday in Houston, per Steve Kerr. Kuminga played 3 on 3 today, will return after having missed 4 straight games.
Jonathan Kuminga won’t play today, Kerr says. But he will be active in Houston on Thursday. Kuminga hasn’t done any work for the last week as he’s dealt with knee tendinitis. He’s feeling better, Kerr says, but the trainers wanted him to ramp up more before playing.
Jonathan Kuminga is questionable, Klay Thompson probable and Dario Saric out tonight for the Warriors. Dereck Lively is questionable and Josh Green out on the Dallas side.
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