"SAN FRANCISCO -- The NBA fined Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga $35,000 for the actions that led to his ejection late in the first half of a preseason win in Portland on Tuesday night. Kuminga was upset after he didn't receive a whistle on a shot attempt with seven seconds left in the second quarter. Kuminga stumbled while attempting a barreling transition drive through two defenders, missed the layup and immediately went after nearby official Rodney Mott, clapping in Mott's face. Mott ejected Kuminga."
""The way he ran on [the ejection] play, the activity he played with, the rebounding," Kerr said. "That's the JK who can really help our team, I loved the way he played. I love the fire, the passion, I don't mind the ejection at all." After some contentious contract negotiations this summer, Kuminga returned to the Warriors on a two-year, $46.8 million contract earlier this month, arriving at training camp a couple days late."
The NBA fined Jonathan Kuminga $35,000 for making inappropriate contact with and continuing to pursue a game official following his ejection late in the first half of a preseason win in Portland. The ejection followed a missed layup after Kuminga stumbled while barreling through defenders and clapped in official Rodney Mott's face, following his right ankle being clipped on a gather step. Coach Steve Kerr welcomed the intensity, praising Kuminga's activity, rebounding and improved playmaking. Kuminga returned on a two-year, $46.8 million contract after contentious negotiations and arrived at training camp late. He had seven points, six rebounds and four assists at the time of ejection.
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