Warriors coach Steve Kerr expanded on his decision not to play forward Jonathan Kuminga in Golden State’s 123-91 win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday.

It was Kuminga’s first DNP-CD (Did Not Play – Coach’s Decision) of the 2025-26 NBA season, but he wasn’t discouraged about being left out of the rotation when asked in the locker room afterward.

Here’s Jonathan Kuminga’s full five-minute postgame availability on his DNP

“We just switched certain things. That’s all.”

“I’m not really sure (how long it lasts), but as long as things are working out there and we winning, I don’t see the point of switching anything.” pic.twitter.com/Ug6MCHMNsd

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 8, 2025

Kerr spoke Tuesday on 95.7 The Game’s “Willard and Dibs” to further detail why he avoided using Kuminga in his rotation.

“He has not played well lately, and that’s why I went away from him last game,” he said, referring to Kuminga’s recent downfall on the court. “Because Gui Santos came in and really made a huge impact in both the Philadelphia and Cleveland games.”

It’s the Pat Spencer and Gui Santos show here in Philly. An absurd spinning baseline layup by Santos, followed by a 3 from Spencer – who now has 16 on the night – has the Warriors up 4 with 1:12 to go.

What a wild turn of events.

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) December 5, 2025

Kerr also was asked what went wrong for Kuminga after a strong start in his fifth season with Golden State.

“Well, the injury, for sure,” Kerr said, “but his play tailed off, I mean, there’s no denying that.”

The 23-year-old wing averaged 16.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists in his first 10 games this season, but bilateral knee tendonitis has caused him to miss about two and a half weeks of play. He made his return to the court on Nov. 29 against the New Orleans Pelicans and recorded 10 points on a 50-percent shooting night.

However, shaky performances against the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers further fueled rumors that the Warriors are expected to trade him soon.

Kerr additionally touched on how Kuminga’s absence allowed him to try different lineup combinations.

“If things aren’t going well, I have to find a different solution, a different combination,” Kerr said. “And I think it’s as simple as that.”

Kerr appears to have found other combinations to fill Kuminga’s void. Gui Santos has come through as a positive force during the Warriors’ short East Coast road trip, and Pat Spencer has put up impressive numbers in Stephen Curry’s absence. The earliest Golden State can make Kuminga available for trade is Jan. 15.

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