Jonathan Kuminga Injury Threatens Warriors Trade Value

Jonathan Kuminga exited Thursday’s game against the Mavericks with an ankle twist and minor knee hyperextension, and the Warriors ruled him out while he awaits an MRI on Friday. The injury lands just after he demanded a trade, returned to the rotation and scored 20 points in his previous outing, derailing a planned "a bit of a brief showcase" meant to boost his market value. Merlin sees teams circling but cautious. Limited recent minutes and a new injury cloud make suitors wary, even as Golden State nudges him back into action. The quote "Kuminga has no desire to remain a member of the Golden State Warriors" raises urgency, yet medical clarity and a short string of strong games will determine whether his price rises or stalls.