Steve Kerr did not hold back when discussing Jonathan Kuminga’s new role on the Golden State Warriors following the addition of Jimmy Butler III. Butler’s arrival has provided a spark for the team as they head into the season’s final stretch.

Kuminga played his first minutes alongside Jimmy Butler late in the first half, entering with the Warriors up 20. The group — perhaps the Warriors’ closing lineup — fizzled into halftime along with another combination that replaced it. The Warriors ceded a 17-4 run to end the second quarter.

"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," Charania reported on X. "Kuminga averaged 20.5 points in his last 14 games played, and now reintegrates to a surging team."