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Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves to slot in at power forward alongside Rudy Gobert, beating out the Lakers for the deal. The move fills a frontcourt need for a contending West team, with Minnesota eyeing a potentially aggressive rebuild; the Wolves will likely need to clear space (e.g., by trading Josh Green or waiving/stretching his salary) to stay under the second apron.
NBA insider Jake Fischer says Jonathan Kuminga’s next team likely hinges on a Lakers vs. Timberwolves path, with a sign-and-trade framework and salary considerations shaping the deal; Chicago could also enter the mix, while other notes touch on Bruce Brown’s market, Nick Richards to the Heat, and ongoing chatter around Jalen Duren and Nikola Jokic.
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.
The Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing Jonathan Kuminga, reportedly eyeing a two-year, $20 million deal and exploring a sign-and-trade with the Atlanta Hawks due to cap constraints; the Hawks declined Kuminga's 2026-27 option, and LA could offer assets like Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt and Jake LaRavia plus draft picks to facilitate a deal, though Kuminga's price could complicate talks.
Atlanta is reportedly exploring a sign-and-trade that would send Jonathan Kuminga from the Lakers to the Hawks in exchange for Jarred Vanderbilt and a 2032 first‑round pick swap. The Lakers are interested in Kuminga but need a path to a larger contract, making a sign‑and‑trade their most realistic option, while Cleveland has also shown interest if Kuminga lands elsewhere; the Lakers are weighing wings with size/defense as potential targets if Kuminga stays in L.A.
Atlanta is reportedly willing to facilitate a sign-and-trade that would send Jonathan Kuminga to the Lakers in exchange for Jarred Vanderbilt and the Lakers’ 2032 first-round pick swap. The Hawks would gain assets while avoiding Kuminga’s option, and the Lakers would evaluate the deal’s value and potentially move Vanderbilt to create cap flexibility, given their tight roster and limited draft capital. Kuminga averaged 12.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game last season with 33.3% from three, leaving room for a potentially improved deal if numbers align.
The Lakers are considering Jonathan Kuminga for the final open roster spot on a two-year, $20 million deal as part of their offseason reshaping around Luka Doncic’s style; the Cavaliers have also shown interest, but Kuminga would bring size and perimeter defense, with concerns about fit off the ball and shooting, as Grimes is expected to start at small forward and training camp decisions loom.
The Lakers are offering Jonathan Kuminga a two-year, $20 million deal as they pursue wings this offseason; the offer, well below Kuminga’s $23M+ earnings last season, signals serious interest and potential for a starting role, with Kuminga averaging 12.2 PPG and 5.6 RPG and 33.3% from three last year, as negotiations continue amid cap-space constraints.
Atlanta declined Jonathan Kuminga’s $24.3 million option for 2026–27, making him an unrestricted free agent, though the Hawks still own his Non-Bird rights and could use the full non-taxpayer mid-level exception with roughly $27 million below the luxury tax. Kuminga, 23, joined Atlanta in a February trade that sent Buddy Hield to Golden State for Kristaps Porzingis after a mixed spell with the Warriors. The Kings have shown renewed interest as Kuminga weighs his next opportunity and potential suitors will have leverage in free agency.
Jonathan Kuminga unintentionally banked in one of the NBA's eight longest shots while attempting a late-third-quarter pass to Jock Landale, delighting Hawks fans as Atlanta beat Dallas 135–120 for their 11th straight victory. Kuminga finished with 16 points and five rebounds off the bench, adding a legendary moment to his Hawks tenure amid his trade deadline move from Golden State.
The Warriors’ swap of Jonathan Kuminga for Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t paid off: Porzingis has missed most games due to a contagious illness, Curry is out with a knee issue, and Kerr walked back earlier POTS chatter, leaving Golden State টo navigate a murky path to the play-in as they try to stabilize a fragile season.
The Golden State Warriors swapped Jonathan Kuminga for Kristaps Porzingis at the NBA trade deadline, a move the column treats as a modest fix that leaves the roster thin beyond Curry and Green while Porzingis carries health concerns (POTS). It criticizes the front office for chasing blockbuster deals instead of steady, incremental improvements and questions whether this path truly strengthens a championship window.
Post-deadline, the Indiana Pacers land Ivica Zubac for a package that could push them toward title contention; Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers face a tougher path after trading key pieces; the Warriors move Jonathan Kuminga to clear room for Kristaps Porzingis, reshaping their young core; the Mavericks are labeled losers for an imbalanced roster and uncertain guard play; the Wizards swing for relevance by pairing Trae Young with Anthony Davis in a bold retooling plan; and Shams Charania becomes the butt of league jokes as deadline chaos unfolds.
The Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, who averages 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game and is on an expiring contract. Kuminga had requested a move due to a limited role, while Hield is averaging 8.0 points per game. Porzingis could slot into Golden State’s lineup alongside Curry, Podziemski, Moody and Green. Separately, the Warriors sent Trayce Jackson-Davis to Toronto for a 2026 second-round pick, and their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo appears over.
Warriors won't trade Jonathan Kuminga for Lakers assets, even a tradable first, and Kuminga is sidelined by a knee bone bruise. Pelicans had interest in Ja Morant, but there are no ongoing talks. The Pistons are listening on Jaden Ivey for a wing upgrade, and the Raptors aim to dip under the luxury tax while adding center depth, eyeing Daniel Gafford, Goga Bitadze, and Day’Ron Sharpe.