The NBA postponed Saturday’s Western Conference showdown between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors. This was announced hours after a man was shot and killed by federal officers in the city of Minneapolis.

“The decision was made to prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community,” the NBA said in an official statement.

This is the third shooting and second death in Minneapolis this month, involving a federal agent. It occurred about 2 miles south of the arena, sparking protests from locals.

The Timberwolves-Warriors game, postponed by 24 hours, is now scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 25.

This means the two teams will play back-to-back games at the Target Center, starting on Sunday, followed by another on Monday.

It is an extremely crucial game for both in the West, as the Timberwolves are the 7th seed while the Golden State Warriors are just a spot behind in 8th. They were heading into this one with losing streaks: the hosts had lost their last four games, and the Dubs had lost their last two.

In 2020, during the bubble, the NBA postponed playoff games by three days after players chose to boycott, following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.

Tensions are currently high in Minneapolis, and sport has taken a backseat as thousands have marched across downtown in protest of the ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in the state. The protest went past the Target Center and the Warriors’ downtown team hotel.

The Golden State Warriors’ injury issues get worse after the latest casualty

A couple of games ago, the Warriors suffered their biggest setback this season when Jimmy Butler tore his ACL and was ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign. Interestingly, Jonathan Kuminga was added back into the rotation after being ignored since mid-December.

Kuminga immediately made a statement with his return. He recorded 20 points, five rebounds, and two assists in 21 minutes off the bench, converting 7 of 10 attempts from the field. However, all his efforts were in vain as the Warriors lost 145-127 to the Raptors, courtesy of Immanuel Quickley’s 40-point night.

However, the 23-year-old’s return to the court was cut short as he suffered an ankle injury against the Dallas Mavericks in the following game. The injury occurred after landing awkwardly while he was driving to the rim at the 4:29 mark of the second quarter. He clutched his leg and limped off the floor.

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Kuminga showed signs of returning to his best form as he scored 10 points in nine minutes off the bench. He brought much-needed energy and spark to the roster as the Warriors succumbed to another defeat.

“I just talked to him,” head coach Steve Kerr said. “He said he’s going to get an MRI (Friday). It was both the knee and the ankle. We’ll see how bad it is. It’s such a shame. He was playing great, and that definitely hurt as well, not having him available for the second half.”

For now, the Warriors are shorthanded with Kuminga set to miss the two upcoming games against the Timberwolves. The franchise is still awaiting MRI reports to get further clarity on his injury. NBA reporter Anthony Slater, though, has revealed that the youngster’s setback isn’t believed to be serious.

Overall, they hope Kuminga’s injury is a minor scare, as he is eager to move on from the Bay Area before the trade deadline.