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Green’s Warning: Kuminga’s Wolves Deal Could Be the First to Go If It Doesn’t Click
sports14 hours 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
nba23 hours 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 day 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
Kuminga’s Free-Agent Gamble Shortchanged Him, Wolves Land Two-Year Deal
sports1 day ago

Kuminga’s Free-Agent Gamble Shortchanged Him, Wolves Land Two-Year Deal

Jonathan Kuminga chose a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves over a larger Lakers offer and a three-year, about $75 million package from the Warriors, a move many view as a misread of his value. The decision leaves him with a shorter-term path and less certainty about long-term earnings, as other teams divvied up their cap space and sign-and-trade options, effectively narrowing his market this offseason and turning the saga into what observers dub a major “bag fumble.”

via Silver Screen and Roll|
#contract#kuminga#lakers
Curry Responds as LeBron Picks 76ers, Forcing Warriors to Reassess Their Roster
sports1 month ago

Curry Responds as LeBron Picks 76ers, Forcing Warriors to Reassess Their Roster

Steph Curry weighed in on LeBron James’ choice to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers over the Warriors, saying free agency is fluid and Golden State faces an aging roster; while the team explored options like Anthony Davis or DeMar DeRozan, a mid‑season upgrade may be the path forward as they reassess their competitiveness.

via Bleacher Report|
#golden-state-warriors#lebron-james#nba-free-agency
Curry Reacts as LeBron Chooses Philadelphia, Warriors Face Uncertain Road
sports1 month ago

Curry Reacts as LeBron Chooses Philadelphia, Warriors Face Uncertain Road

Stephen Curry publicly commented for the first time since LeBron James opted for Philadelphia, underscoring the unpredictability of free agency and the Warriors’ precarious future as they juggle aging stars and injuries (Jimmy Butler’s ACL recovery, Moses Moody’s knee injury) while Curry contends with an expiring $62.6 million contract and a push to keep Golden State competitive next season.

via Hoops Rumors|
#golden-state-warriors#injuries#lebron-james
KCP Heads to Philadelphia on One-Year Deal After Grizzlies Buyout
sports1 month ago

KCP Heads to Philadelphia on One-Year Deal After Grizzlies Buyout

Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a Memphis buyout and plans to sign a one-year veteran minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers after clearing waivers, per Shams Charania and Chris Haynes. The deal would pay about $3.88M with a $2.45M cap hit, adding veteran wing depth for Philly as they navigate hard-cap constraints and pursue LeBron James’ former teammate on the roster.

via Hoops Rumors|
#buyout#caldwell-pope#memphis-grizzlies
Sixers Target Veteran 3-and-D Wing Caldwell-Pope After Grizzlies Buyout
sports1 month ago

Sixers Target Veteran 3-and-D Wing Caldwell-Pope After Grizzlies Buyout

The Sixers, after rumors of LeBron James joining, are set to sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope pending a buyout from the Memphis Grizzlies. Caldwell-Pope would add veteran 3-and-D depth to Philadelphia, who is trying to bolster their wing rotation. His recent stint in Memphis was below his career averages, but he brings championship pedigree from the Lakers/Nuggets. To sign him, Philly would need to clear cap space by waiving non-guaranteed contracts (Jabari Walker, Dalen Terry) and possibly Johni Broome, keeping options open on roster spots as they pursue veteran minimum signings.

via Liberty Ballers|
#buyout#kentavious-caldwell-pope#memphis-grizzlies
LeBron picks 76ers; four teams pivot as Warriors, Cavs, Heat, and Wolves regroup
sports1 month ago

LeBron picks 76ers; four teams pivot as Warriors, Cavs, Heat, and Wolves regroup

LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year minimum, ending a long free-agent chase that left the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Minnesota Timberwolves to rebuild without an immediate LeBron upgrade. The Warriors’ championship window feels closed and they’ll likely pursue a cautious, depth-focused retool; Cleveland faces a thinner rotation and uncertain direction after chasing LeBron; Miami plans a slow, flexible build while eyeing selective veterans to boost shooting and playmaking; Minnesota will fill its final roster spot with a forward-by-committee approach and consider midseason moves. In short, no obvious savior is coming for these four teams, while Philadelphia’s arrival of LeBron reshapes the Eastern landscape.

via CBS Sports|
#cleveland-cavaliers#golden-state-warriors#lebron-james
Durant Defends LeBron's Legacy After 76ers Signing
sports1 month ago

Durant Defends LeBron's Legacy After 76ers Signing

Kevin Durant defended LeBron James on social media after James announced he was joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, arguing that a lasting legacy doesn’t require staying with one team in today’s NBA. Durant praised James as someone who embodies the game and pushed back on the idea that longevity with a single franchise is necessary for greatness, citing the modern salary-cap era and relentless media coverage. James will team with Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, Embiid, and others as he pursues a fifth title, reflecting the evolving nature of star movements in professional basketball.

via Bleacher Report|
#kevin-durant#lebron-james#nba-free-agency
Rich Paul fires back at Schefter after LeBron signs with the 76ers
sports1 month ago

Rich Paul fires back at Schefter after LeBron signs with the 76ers

Rich Paul mocked Adam Schefter, saying someone “sold him a lemon,” after LeBron James agreed to a two-year, player-option deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, debunking Schefter’s Miami rumor. James will join a core of Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe as Philadelphia enters the season as an Eastern Conference title contender.

via New York Post|
#adam-schefter#lebron-james#nba-free-agency