Golden State forward Jonathan Kuminga remains sidelined with a knee injury, and while he joined the team for shootaround Sunday, the Warriors are taking a cautious approach to his return.
Golden State edged New Orleans despite another poor shooting night, with Jimmy Butler’s all-around performance helping steady an inconsistent Warriors offense.
Golden State’s long pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo ended without a deal, as the Warriors lacked the assets, timing, and preferred destination status needed to land the superstar.
As Golden State closes its three-game East Coast road trip, the Warriors face mounting uncertainty with Jimmy Butler III, Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green all dealing with injuries of varying severity.
After Milwaukee shut down trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Golden State shifted course and traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to Atlanta for Kristaps Porzingis to strengthen its frontcourt and create future cap flexibility.
Golden State faces a difficult test against a surging Clippers team led by an elite Kawhi Leonard.