The Golden State Warriors had a minor scаre this week during training camp, but everything turned out fine in the end. Forward Jonathan Kuminga, a third-year player, stayed away from contact exercises on Tuesday because he hurt his right thumb on Monday when it Һit a backboard. Reporters covering the team saw that Kuminga was not shooting with his shooting hand on Tuesday and that his thumb was wrapped.

After a stellar performance against the Lakers on Saturday night, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr announced that Kuminga’s thumb is being classified as merely “jammed,” and that the hyper-athletic forward is expected to be fine to play on Friday in Southern California when the Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers for their second preseason game of the year.

The Warriors’ success depends on Kuminga’s good health. The Warriors will put a lot of pressure on the kid, who turned 21 just a few days ago, by depending on him extensively to begin the season. Draymond Green, a four-time All-Star, has been sidelined with a sprained ankle and is unlikely to play in the opening games of the season. As a result, Kuminga should see a significant increase in playing time. Thus, the minor jamming of his thumb can be considered averted calamity.

Chris Paul, who was also injured, did not participate in Tuesday’s practice. However, head coach Steve Kerr stated Paul’s absence was preventative and that CP3 had a fantastic individual session. As we all get used to seeing the longstanding enemy now donning Warriors colors, he is also likely to play on Friday.