Jonathan Kuminga emerges as a key player for the Warriors, with Kenny Smith noting his potential to impact their playoff run alongside Jimmy Butler.

Steve Kerr's latest decision impacts Jonathan Kuminga as the Warriors continue their strong playoff push with Jimmy Butler.

As if the Jimmy Butler trade dramatically improving the Golden State Warriors isn’t enough, another good news awaits their fans. The Warriors announced late Wednesday, Feb. 19, that their rising forward Jonathan Kuminga has returned to practice.

Before the Warriors took on the short-handed Hornets at home on Tuesday night, Steve Kerr met with Jonathan Kuminga to watch some film. The two reviewed his clips from earlier this year, but also added a new wrinkle: Jimmy Butler players.

Kuminga is slated to miss Sunday's contest against the Mavs and Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets before being re-evaluated before the Warriors head out on a five-game road swing starting on Thursday in Orlando.

Jimmy Butler's presence has awoken a sleeping giant in the Bay Area, and the Warriors still have reinforcements on the way.

Jonathan Kuminga will remain out in Orlando tomorrow night to open the Warriors ’ road trip. Still waiting on final Rick Celebrini green light. He’s been scrimmaging. At final stage of return from ankle injury. Middle of road trip a possibility. - 3:31 PM