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Jonathan Kuminga thrust into bigger scoring role with Timberwolves ahead of matchup with Warriors

Jonathan Kuminga is set to face the Golden State Warriors for the first time as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves, a matchup that carries personal weight following his trade to Minnesota in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis. The 2021 seventh overall pick signed a one-year, $6.1 million prove-it contract with a player option for the following season after five inconsistent years in San Francisco.

Since joining the Timberwolves, Kuminga has started at power forward, averaging 11.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 29.8 minutes per game. He has shot 7-for-15 from three-point range, recorded two steals per contest, and committed just one turnover across four games.

Minnesota’s early season record includes three decisive victories and a two-point overtime defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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