Jonathan Kuminga is day-to-day for Minnesota's preseason game at the Heat on Saturday with a rest issue, according to the injury report. If he sits, the Timberwolves lean further on the rotation pieces who have carried minutes in his absence.
What happened
The Timberwolves listed Jonathan Kuminga as day-to-day with a rest issue on the injury report Saturday at 7:49 p.m. ET, ahead of the preseason game at the Heat. His previous designation is not announced. The report notes Kuminga finished with two points on 1-for-9 shooting (0-for-3 from three), three assists, one rebound and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 123-112 preseason loss to the Pacers. The Timberwolves list his expected return as Oct. 12.
What it means for the Timberwolves
Minnesota is set to face the Heat on the road Saturday at 8 p.m. ET, with Kuminga's status uncertain. Last season he averaged 12.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 23.1 minutes across 36 games. If he is out, the Timberwolves turn to a rotation that has leaned on Anthony Edwards (35.0 minutes, 28.8 points), Julius Randle (33.0 minutes, 21.1 points), Jaden McDaniels (31.7 minutes, 14.8 points) and Rudy Gobert (31.3 minutes, 10.9 points), with Donte DiVincenzo, Ayo Dosunmu, Naz Reid and Kyle Anderson also in the mix. Minnesota has no regular-season games yet; the 2026-27 season has not started.
What to watch
The Timberwolves list Oct. 12 as Kuminga's expected return. The next injury report will clarify his status before Minnesota's following preseason game. With the regular season opener still ahead, every preseason minute factors into the rotation picture as the staff finalizes roles for Edwards, Randle, Gobert and the rest of the frontcourt mix.
Is Jonathan Kuminga playing at Heat?
He is day-to-day with a rest issue, according to the injury report. His status for Saturday's preseason game at the Heat was not finalized as of the report.
When will Jonathan Kuminga be back?
The Timberwolves list his expected return as Oct. 12.