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Timberwolves Move Josh Green to Jazz to Free Cap for Kuminga
sports1 month ago

Timberwolves Move Josh Green to Jazz to Free Cap for Kuminga

The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Josh Green to the Utah Jazz for Cody Williams and John Konchar, plus cash, and will stretch Konchar to generate cap relief needed to sign Jonathan Kuminga with the taxpayer mid-level exception. Minnesota plans to keep Williams, waive Konchar, and emerge roughly $6.6M under the second apron with 14 players on each roster. Utah adds a defensive wing in Green to bolster its lineup alongside Okogie, while keeping flexibility for a potential 15th spot.

via Hoops Rumors|
#cap-space#jonathan-kuminga#josh-green
Green’s Warning: Kuminga’s Wolves Deal Could Be the First to Go If It Doesn’t Click
sports1 month ago

Green’s Warning: Kuminga’s Wolves Deal Could Be the First to Go If It Doesn’t Click

Draymond Green says Jonathan Kuminga’s reported two-year, $13 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves comes with a key caveat: if the fit isn’t working, Kuminga could be the first player pulled from the lineup. Green notes the deal is a bet on Kuminga’s development and that a second-year player option allows him to hit unrestricted free agency next summer, all while the Wolves lean into a young, athletic core.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|
#contract#draymond-green#jonathan-kuminga
Kuminga Chooses Wolves on Two-Year Deal After Aggressive Recruitment
nba1 month ago

Kuminga Chooses Wolves on Two-Year Deal After Aggressive Recruitment

Jonathan Kuminga signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-year deal with a potential second-year option after a rigorous recruitment push led by Anthony Edwards and backed by Wolves ownership and front office. The move gave Kuminga a sense of being wanted, included a path to future flexibility via the player option, and involved freeing up space for a competitive bid up to the mid-level exception, positioning him as a long-term answer at power forward albeit with the option for a one-year arrangement if it works for both sides.

via Hoops Rumors|
#anthony-edwards#jonathan-kuminga#mid-level-exception
Kuminga Takes Short-Term Route with Timberwolves, Keeps Free-Agent Window Open
sports1 month ago

Kuminga Takes Short-Term Route with Timberwolves, Keeps Free-Agent Window Open

Jonathan Kuminga signs a two-year, $12.4 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, including a 2027-28 player option, choosing a short-term arrangement over a bigger Lakers offer and preserving the chance to re-enter free agency next summer. Minnesota aims to slot him into a starting role beside LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert, but to fit the salary under the second apron they may part with Josh Green via a stretch or trade. If Kuminga embraces a connector role, finishes at the rim, and defends at a high level, the move could pay off; if not, his free-agent path could again stretch into the offseason.

via CBS Sports|
#jonathan-kuminga#los-angeles-lakers#minnesota-timberwolves
2026-free-agency1 month ago

Kuminga inks two-year deal with Minnesota Timberwolves

Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, joining a revamped forward lineup with Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. The No. 7 pick in 2021 spent five seasons with the Warriors before a deadline trade to the Hawks and averaged 12.2 ppg last season, choosing Minnesota over offers from the Lakers, Bulls and Trail Blazers with Edwards involved in the recruitment.

via NBA.com|
#2026-free-agency#free-agency-2026#jonathan-kuminga
LeBron Decision Looms as Kuminga, Hezonja and Hawks Enter Free-Agent Shuffle
sports2 months ago

LeBron Decision Looms as Kuminga, Hezonja and Hawks Enter Free-Agent Shuffle

NBA free-agent chatter centers on LeBron James’ next team, with whispers that trades for Anthony Davis or Kyrie Irving could influence his choice (though Mavericks and Wizards reportedly aren’t looking to move those stars) and the Warriors being the only club linked to a Davis deal. Beyond LeBron, Mario Hezonja appears set to join an NBA team after his Real Madrid opt‑out, with the Cavaliers among potential suitors; Kuminga’s market is expected to wait for LeBron’s decision, and the Hawks plan to be selective in any sign‑and‑trade to avoid overpaying or losing Kuminga for nothing.

via Hoops Rumors|
#cavaliers#hawks#jonathan-kuminga
McCollum Sparks Hawks-Knicks Clash as Kuminga’s Value Looms Over Atlanta
sports5 months ago

McCollum Sparks Hawks-Knicks Clash as Kuminga’s Value Looms Over Atlanta

Five takeaways from Knicks-Hawks Game 2: Atlanta’s top two—Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker—underperformed, CJ McCollum heated up and carried much of the Hawks’ offense, Kuminga’s $24 million option creates big offseason questions, Tony Bradley showed enough to be in the center rotation, and Bridges’ late shot highlighted the Pelicans’ lingering ties to the players involved.

via The New York Times|
#atlanta-hawks#cj-mccollum#jonathan-kuminga
Hidden Upside in Golden State's Quiet Trade: Ditching Buddy Hield Could Elevate the Warriors
sports8 months ago

Hidden Upside in Golden State's Quiet Trade: Ditching Buddy Hield Could Elevate the Warriors

Golden State’s trade at the deadline sent Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to land Kristaps Porzingis, drawing criticism for not grabbing a bigger name. The piece argues the real upside is removing Hield, whose on/off and defensive numbers dragged the Warriors this season, while opening minutes for others and strengthening the rotation. In their first game post-deadline, the team won without Curry, underscoring potential rotation-based gains from moving on from Hield.

via Blue Man Hoop|
#basketball#buddy-hield#golden-state-warriors
Perkins Questions Porzingis Trade as Warriors Pivot at Deadline
sports8 months ago

Perkins Questions Porzingis Trade as Warriors Pivot at Deadline

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins slammed the Warriors’ deadline-day swap for Kristaps Porzingis, saying the move doesn’t move the needle for Golden State after all the Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter. Golden State sent Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to Atlanta in exchange for Porzingis, a decision aimed more at freeing cap space for a potential big offseason move than shoring up this season. Perkins suggested Kuminga could flourish with the Hawks, making him the clear beneficiary of the deal, while questions linger about whether the Warriors can contend immediately.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|
#golden-state-warriors#jonathan-kuminga#kendrick-perkins
Warriors swap Kuminga and Hield for Porziņģis, plus Trayce Jackson-Davis deal
sports8 months ago

Warriors swap Kuminga and Hield for Porziņģis, plus Trayce Jackson-Davis deal

The Golden State Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porziņģis, a deal announced by team sources. Kuminga has had an up-and-down season, while Porziņģis, though a high-end floor-spacer and defender when healthy, has been limited by injuries and carries an expiring contract. In a separate move, Golden State sent Trayce Jackson-Davis to Toronto for a 2026 second-round pick.

via The New York Times|
#buddy-hield#golden-state-warriors#jonathan-kuminga
Harden Trade Rumors Loom Over Clippers as Kuminga Eyes Return and Doncic Speaks on Lakers Path
sports8 months ago

Harden Trade Rumors Loom Over Clippers as Kuminga Eyes Return and Doncic Speaks on Lakers Path

James Harden reportedly wants to move on from the Clippers, with the Cavaliers discussed as a potential destination in a deal that would involve Darius Garland and draft compensation, though the Clippers’ cap flexibility for 2027 complicates a move. Teammates including Kawhi Leonard and John Collins expressed surprise, while coach Tyronn Lue emphasized professionalism. Separately, Luka Doncic expressed confidence in the Lakers’ direction after a trifecta of trade chatter marking the one-year anniversary of his blockbuster move, and Jonathan Kuminga is poised to rejoin the Warriors rotation once he’s healthy as Kerr noted the door is open. Suns targets Collin Gillespie and Mark Williams discussed contract futures, with Gillespie’s market projected around $10–15 million per year as Phoenix aims to keep him. Overall, the piece threads together surprising trade talk, player confidence, and upcoming roster questions across the Pacific teams.

via Hoops Rumors|
#clippers#james-harden#jonathan-kuminga
Warriors at a crossroads: Butler injury reshapes moves as Kuminga trade chatter persists
sports8 months ago

Warriors at a crossroads: Butler injury reshapes moves as Kuminga trade chatter persists

Golden State GM Mike Dunleavy spoke before the Raptors game about Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear, Kuminga’s trade request, and the team’s direction. He indicated Butler likely won’t be traded and the Warriors will evaluate the market ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline, weighing the value of future picks against the chance to contend now. Kuminga’s trade demand appears tepid to the market, but the front office remains open to meaningful deals, relying on Kerr’s system and improving young players plus new pieces like Horford and Melton to stay competitive.

via sfstandard.com|
#acl-injury#jimmy-butler#jonathan-kuminga
Warriors Consider Bold Markkanen Bid as Butler Injury Reshapes Window
sports8 months ago

Warriors Consider Bold Markkanen Bid as Butler Injury Reshapes Window

With Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL injury, the Warriors face a high-stakes pivot ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, weighing bold moves—potentially trading Jonathan Kuminga and multiple first-round picks—or even pursuing Lauri Markkanen, plus options like DeRozan, to stay competitive this season and plan for life after Curry.

via sfstandard.com|
#jimmy-butler#jonathan-kuminga#lauri-markkanen