Kuminga Faces Warriors for First Time

Jonathan Kuminga is set to face the Golden State Warriors for the first time since being traded to Minnesota, after a strained relationship with coach Steve Kerr and a difficult contract negotiation contributed to his departure. With Anthony Edwards sidelined and Golden State struggling defensively, Kuminga could take on a larger scoring role and use the matchup to make a statement against his former team. A separate preview favors Minnesota based on its recent results against Golden State and strong early-season trends. The Knicks, meanwhile, earned their first win of the season by defeating the previously unbeaten Pistons 111-97, led by Karl-Anthony Towns’ 27 points and 20 rebounds.