Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday that Jonathan Kuminga has earned a permanent place in the starting lineup given his performance to start the season.

Kuminga has proven he can be a big-time player for the Warriors when called upon, prompting a crucial decision from Coach Kerr. The four-time NBA champion coach made an announcement about Kuminga on Tuesday ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Brandin Podziemski's early-season struggles hit a new low Friday night when the third-year guard was pulled from the Warriors' starting lineup for the first tim

Even though Antetokounmpo had a real injury, the late nature of the decision frustrated fans, both in the arena and around the country, who would miss one of the few opportunities to see Antetokounmpo play against Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler. That the game ended up being fun (and a 10-point Bucks win) anyway was beside the point.

Kuminga has started all four of the Warriors' games this season, averaging 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists on 58.1% shooting from the field. When speaking to the media following the Warriors' latest win,

The Golden State Warriors gave head coach Steve Kerr little reason to worry in their 98-79 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Led by Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, who combined for 40 points, the Warriors produced a 32-14 third quarter to take charge of the game.

“Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (said) that the stress on NBA players’ bodies is more now than ever due to fast pace and style of play today,” reporter Marc J. Spears wrote as fans and two well known former NBA players reacted.