Kuminga is slated to miss Sunday's contest against the Mavs and Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets before being re-evaluated before the Warriors head out on a five-game road swing starting on Thursday in Orlando.

Steve Kerr kept things real when discussing Jonathan Kuminga and his expected return to the court. Golden State Warriors fans will know that Kuminga is one of the young and upcoming stars in the NBA and has established himself on both ends of the court.

Steve Kerr's latest decision impacts Jonathan Kuminga as the Warriors continue their strong playoff push with Jimmy Butler.

In 32 games this season, Kuminga had been averaging 16.8 points. His impending return will alter the Warriors rotation, which seems to have found a rhythm with Butler's addition. Butler has been a plus-62 in the box score in his five games with the Warriors.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is progressing well in his rehab from a sprained ankle in January.

Jonathan Kuminga will remain sidelined for the Golden State Warriors' matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.

Kuminga, 22, participated in practice for a second straight day on Thursday but again wasn’t cleared for live contact. The Warriors aren’t going to activate him before he scrimmages with the team, effectively ruling him out for Friday night’s contest in Sacramento.

Kuminga last played in a game on Jan. 4, and the Warriors announced Monday that he has started working out on the court and will be evaluated again in 10 days. The 6-foot-7 forward is expected to start participating in team practices after the All-Star break. The All-Star Game is Sunday in San Francisco.

It has been more than a month and a half since Jonathan Kuminga played in an NBA game. His ankle injury has lingered and sidelined him for 21 games. But there is light at the end of the tunnel.