Steve Kerr reportedly leaning toward starting Jonathan Kuminga vs. Lakers

The Warriors might deploy a unique starting lineup for their 2025-26 NBA season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena.Golden State coach Steve Kerr is leaning toward starting young forward Jonathan Kuminga against the Lakers, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday on “NBA Today.”“I’m told Steve Kerr is leaning toward starting Jonathan Kuminga in the starting lineup, which would mean Al Horford coming off the bench,” Charania said. “I think that’s something to keep an eye on throughout the early part of this season, Jonathan Kuminga getting a good chunk of starts here.”If Kuminga starts, veteran forward Draymond Green would play center, with Horford, as Charania mentioned, coming off the bench. Kuminga, whose tumultuous restricted free agency lasted throughout the summer, signed a reported two-year, $48.5 million contract with the Warriors last month and reportedly was assured throughout negotiations that he would have a larger role this season.And that appears to be the case early on. Kuminga started 10 games last season, mostly before the Feb. 6 arrival of Jimmy Butler, and in 47 total...