It's official! NBA fines Kuminga! The first preseason penalty has been issued.

NBA officially stated:Kuminga was fined $35,000 for improper contact with an official and persistently pursuing the referee.

Wow, getting fined even in the preseason...

The moment Kuminga challenged the referee occurred during the Warriors' recent 118-111 victory over the Trail Blazers. Just before the second quarter ended, after missing a layup, he disputed the call and charged at the referee, which led to his direct ejection from the game.

During this summer's offseason, Kuminga signed a two-year, $48.5 million extension with the Warriors, with a team option for the second year. He also waived his trade veto rights, meaning he can be traded starting January 15 next year, signaling a strong possibility that the two sides might part ways.

So far, Kuminga has played in four preseason games for the Warriors, starting in two of them. He averages 18.5 minutes per game, contributing 7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 turnovers, with shooting percentages of 52.4%, 33.3%, and 60% respectively. Notably, Butler has been sidelined for all the games where Kuminga started.

Therefore, as long as Butler remains, Kuminga can only play as a substitute for the Warriors. This is why he has been pushing for a trade before, as at 23 years old, he desires to take on a leading role.