Jonathan Kuminga sprained an ankle in early January. A month later, the Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler. Kuminga and Butler, as athletic forwards who don't shoot many 3s, are awkward fits together. With Kuminga out,

The Golden State Warriors have found their footing through the second half of the NBA season after trading for Jimmy Butler. Since the Feb. 6 trade deadline, the Warriors are 22-8 and rank eighth in offensive rating ( 118.4 ), third in defensive rating ( 109.6 ), and third in net rating ( 8.8 ).

Kuminga, it seems, has not adapted. And because the Warriors, especially owner Joe Lacob, have been so committed to making Kuminga work in Golden State--passing on trade opportunities over the past two years--fans have gotten more than a little fed up.