Kuminga returns Thursday after 31-game ankle injury

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga plans to return on Thursday against Sacramento. He has been out since January 4 due to a right ankle injury, missing 31 games. Kuminga has been scrimmaging recently, and the team is taking a cautious approach to his return. He will come off the bench as the Warriors have won five straight games and 12 of their last 14 since acquiring Jimmy Butler. Head coach Steve Kerr emphasized the need to ease Kuminga back into play. Teammate Draymond Green advised him to focus on his strengths rather than rush his recovery, especially with a contract situation approaching this summer.