The Warriors delivered a 32-point rout of the Bulls, but the real storyline emerged from the end of the bench. Jonathan Kuminga , fully available and expected to contribute, never entered the game—a decision that loomed larger than the blowout itself and left fans wondering what it means for his role moving forward.

Jonathan Kuminga wasn’t sidelined by injury, illness, or anything of the sort. His DNP was a pure coaching decision, and Steve Kerr didn’t shy away from explaining why.

“It happens to everyone in the league—other than the stars,” Kerr said. “Guys move in and out of the rotation based on availability and how the team is playing.”

Kuminga responded with the kind of poise that impressed teammates and media alike.

“We just switched certain things, that’s all,” he said. “I d

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