Warriors' Kuminga Out Indefinitely with Patellar Tendinitis

Golden State's rising wing Jonathan Kuminga is out with bilateral patellar tendinitis and, as coach Steve Kerr admitted, is "not moving well" and the team has "no idea when he's gonna play." What began as a minor scare has kept him out since Nov. 12, missing a sixth straight game as Kerr said the issue is "worse than what we thought." Kuminga was averaging 13.8 points and 6.6 rebounds and had just returned to the starting lineup, so his absence — alongside Al Horford's sciatica and Draymond Green's foot question — leaves the Warriors shorthanded during a rough stretch. Merlin sees a delicate injury that rewards patience over haste. The club may need imaging and steady ramp-up work; rushing Kuminga risks chronic knee trouble. This season's momentum can wobble without his athletic burst, so the Warriors must protect the asset and reset the rotation while he heals.