The Golden State Warriors will look to extend their torrid stretch on Thursday when they host the struggling Sacramento Kings.
Golden State enters Thursday's game amid a five-game winning streak and they have also won nine of their last 10 contests as they have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA since the trade deadline.
For the Kings, they enter Thursday's game amid a two-game losing streak and they have won just five of their past 10 contests.
With the Kings struggling, the Warriors will look to take advantage and extend their winning streak and they may also be getting one of their key players back for the matchup.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Tuesday that Jonathan Kuminga plans to return for the Warriors on Thursday after being out since Jan. 4 due to an ankle sprain.
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga – out since Jan. 4 with a sprained ankle – plans to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings, sources tell ESPN. Kuminga averaged 20.5 points in his last 14 games played, and now reintegrates to a surging team. pic.twitter.com/GvFFkI4OvC
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 11, 2025
This is massive news for the Warriors who will now be getting one of their best young players back, though he will be on a minutes restriction.
While Kuminga is set to return for Golden State against the Kings, they will be without Brandin Podziemski due to a back injury.
On the other side, the Kings may also be getting one of their key players back as they have upgraded Domantas Sabonis' status to questionable for Thursday's game.
Sabonis has missed Sacramento's last five games due to a hamstring strain but with him being a full participant in practice on Wednesday, the Kings are optimistic that he will make his return against the Warriors.
If Sabonis is unable to play in Thursday's game, expect Jonas Valanciunas to remain in the starting lineup next to Keegan Murray in the frontcourt.
Sacramento has also listed Jake LaRavia as questionable for Thursday due to a knee injury, so their frontcourt may be shorthanded if he and Sabonis are sidelined.
Fans can catch Thursday's matchup between the Kings and Warriors at 10:00 p.m. EST on TNT.
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This story was originally published March 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM.