There were concerns that Jonathan Kuminga, an ISO-centric player and non-shooter, would disrupt the Warriors' chemistry when he returned from an ankle sprain on Thursday. The exact opposite happened.

Playing for the first time since suffering a serious ankle injury against the Memphis Grizzlies on Jan. 4, Kuminga had a solid enough game and a few times flashed some of the athleticism that has kept him a prized prospect in Golden State despite multiple attempts by opponents to trade for him.

Jonathan made his return to action when the Warriors played the Kings and made his mark in his first game back.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga "plans to return to the lineup" when the Warriors host the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Tuesday. Kuminga has been sidelined since Jan. 4 with a sprained right ankle.

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Against the Kings, Kuminga got his points by driving closeouts, pushing in transition and cutting off the ball. After his first bucket, owner Joe Lacob stood up in his courtside seat and thrusted both fists in the air. There was no over-dribbling, ball-stopping or going 1-on-1, and he still scored almost a point per minute.

The Warriors are 12-2 since acquiring Jimmy Butler, and they're about to get another significant reinforcement in Jonathan Kuminga.

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, barring setbacks, sources tell ESPN. Kuminga averaged 20.

Jonathan Kuminga practiced without any issue on Wednesday and is considered probable for Golden State’s Thursday night game against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. The recovery road for the fourth-year wing has been long and grueling.