Kuminga’s Market Standoff Meets Heat’s Klay Pursuit in a Quiet NBA Offseason

Kuminga’s market has cooled, forcing him to consider a smaller, potentially one-year deal or a sign-and-trade (which requires a three-year contract)—a path that complicates a Hawks-pivot plan due to luxury-tax concerns. The Heat are targeting Klay Thompson with their remaining mid-level exception and could pursue DeRozan if Dallas buys him out. As the offseason winds down, several other names to watch include Porter Jr., Sabonis, LaVine, AD, Strus/Schroder, Murphy and Turner.