Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga reveals ‘concerning flashback that set him off’
The Golden State Warriors faced off against the Portland Trail Blazers in the preseason, and Jonathan Kuminga was inserted into the starting lineup. Unfortunately, he didn't get to finish the game, as
Kuminga drove down the lane, and there was contact made, but the referees didn't blow the whistle, which led him to have that moment with the ref. After the game, Kuminga spoke about
“Jonathan Kuminga told me the aspect of the no-call that set him off (and led to his first career ejection) was the trip/clip of his right ankle from behind. Same ankle he badly injured last season. Gave him a concerning flashback. Was hurting a bit postgame but said he's fine,” ESPN's Anthony Slater wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Kuminga missed an extended period of time last season because of his injury, and it threw off his rhythm coming back. He knows that if the team wants to succeed this season, he's going to have to stay healthy, and getting injured in the preseason is not good.
Head coach Steve Kerr also spoke about the ejection after the game, and it looks like he didn't have a problem with it.
“I don't mind the ejection at all,” Kerr said. “I kind of liked it, actually.”
Throughout the preseason, Kerr has been finding lineups that will work with Kuminga in them. He has a skill set that the Warriors need with his athleticism and rebounding, but he also needs to be put around shooters, since that's an area in his game that needs improvement. After not seeing the floor much late last season, the hope is that Kuminga can find a role on the team and be someone who can give them energy off the bench.
Steelers WR DK Metcalf Rips Browns After Beatdown
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf had some choice words for the Cleveland Browns are Sunday’s victory.
The Steelers‘ 23-9 victory was Metcalf’s first taste of the AFC North rivalry following an offseason trade to Pittsburgh. He enjoyed himself during the convincing win that moved the
“I don’t want to get into divisional rivalries or anything of that nature. But I mean, it was fun kicking the Browns‘ (expletive) on Sunday,” Metcalf said,
Metcalf had some room to talk after a solid performance. He posted four catches for 95 yards and a touchdown against the Browns
The Steelers now lead the AFC North with a 4-1 record. The Bengals are 2-4 but are playing without their starting quarterback, Joe Burrow. The Ravens — who were the preseason favorite in the division — have stumbled to 1-5, losing their last two convincingly with two-time MVP Lamar Jackson sidelined. The
Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Also Took Shot at Browns
Metcalf was not the only member of the Steelers to shade the
“Andrew Berry must be a lot smarter than me or us,”
The Browns landed a fifth-round pick in return for Flacco, whom they benched ahead of Week 6 in favor of rookie Dillon Gabriel. The Bengals, meanwhile, acquired a veteran quarterback they hope can help stabilize their offense with Burrow sidelined.
“It certainly made sense from Cincinnati’s perspective,” Tomlin said. “He can throw the football, and he’s always been able to throw the football — arm strength, arm accuracy, anticipatory passer, fluid movement through progressions. That’s always been his game.”
Flacco went 1-3 as the starter in Cleveland, passing just 815 yards, two touchdowns and six interceptions.
Browns Reeling After Loss to Steelers
The Browns have bigger problems than a division rival talking some smack. Cleveland’s offense is a mess, ranking near the bottom of the
For things to turn around for the
“For us the focus is on being better as an offense, and that goes into a bunch of different areas,”
The Browns have a chance to get on track this week as they host the 1-5 Miami Dolphins. Cleveland is a 2.5-point favorite for the matchup, per ESPN BET.
