Impact The returns of Otto Porter (back) and Andre Iguodala (hip) from multi-game absences was expected to result in a smaller role for Kuminga, but the rookie end up clearing the 20-minute mark for the third game in a row with the Warriors electing to limit Porter and with Iguodala exiting due to back tightness after playing only six minutes. With a back-to-back set Wednesday and Thursday versus the Jazz and Knicks on tap next for the Warriors, one or more of Porter, Iguodala or Klay Thompson is likely to sit due to rest or injury for either or both of those contests, so Kuminga should continue to benefit from elevated playing time in the short term. The rookie is averaging 17.7 points (on 61.1 percent shooting from the field), 4.7 boards and 2.7 assists during this most recent three-game stretch.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
