Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee. He left Thursday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks after twisting his ankle and hyperextending his knee. An MRI on Friday confirmed the injury, and the team announced he will be reevaluated in the coming days.

Kuminga, 23, had just returned to action after sitting 16 straight games. He scored 20 points in his first game back against Toronto, then tallied 10 points in nine minutes before the injury against Dallas. This season, he's averaging 12.1 points and 5.9 rebounds across 20 games, with 13 starts.

The timing is difficult for the Warriors, who face a tough road stretch with games at Minnesota and Utah this week. With the trade deadline approaching, Kuminga's situation adds another layer of complexity. League sources indicate his desire to be traded remains, creating an uncertain future for the young forward as the team navigates his recovery.