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Kuminga declined Golden State’s three-year, $75 million extension in 2025, opting for a two-year, roughly $13 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, per his agent who says the move maximizes future free-agent value and career control. The decision sparked social-media backlash and questions about his path, as he moves into a new chapter with Minnesota alongside Edwards, Ball, McDaniels, and Gobert.
Jonathan Kuminga chose to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Los Angeles Lakers, a two-year, $13 million deal driven by defensive fit and versatility rather than money. His agent, Aaron Turner, said Kuminga prioritized Minnesota's defensive edge (Gobert, McDaniels, Edwards) and a winning environment, with offense taking a back seat to winning. The Wolves’ lineup would feature Ball and Kuminga alongside Edwards and Gobert, and the piece notes the Lakers may pivot with a potential Bruce Brown addition as a separate move.
Timberwolves acquired Cody Williams (No. 10 overall in 2024) and John Konchar from the Jazz for Josh Green and cash, plan to waive Konchar to stretch his $6.2M salary over three years and clear cap space for Kuminga’s two-year, $12.4M deal; Williams, a 2024 lottery pick, will back up wings behind Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu.
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.
Timberwolves trade Josh Green and cash to the Jazz for Cody Williams and John Konchar; Konchar’s $6.2 million contract will be waived and stretched, creating roughly $2 million in dead cap to help accommodate Jonathan Kuminga under cap rules. Cody Williams, Jalen Williams’ younger brother, showed late-season promise but isn’t guaranteed a rotation spot, and Minnesota sits at 14 players under contract with three two-way slots filled as they seek roster flexibility.
The Timberwolves view Jonathan Kuminga as a versatile, high-upside add at a reasonable two-year, $12.4 million commitment that could fill a power-forward void by delivering defensive versatility and off-ball/on-ball usage, while Donte DiVincenzo’s return from a torn Achilles remains uncertain and Minnesota isn’t planning to trade him. The team may waive-and-stretch Josh Green to create cap space to sign Kuminga with the taxpayer mid-level exception. Separately, Jon Krawczynski profiles new majority owner Marc Stad, whose Dragoneer Investment Group will influence decisions as Stad takes a more active role alongside wife Elisa Stad, the team governor.
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.”
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.
Marc Stad is set to become the controlling owner and largest shareholder of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, purchasing the stakes from Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez in a deal valued at about $4.5 billion and awaiting NBA Board approval. Lore and Rodriguez will stay as limited partners, with Stad’s wife Elisa expected to serve as the Wolves’ governor and Rodriguez remaining the Lynx’s governor. Lore is reducing his stake to pursue the Wonder Group IPO, and the teams’ lease at Target Center runs through 2035 as plans for a new arena continue to be discussed.
Marc Stad will assume top ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx after purchasing Marc Lore’s controlling stake for $4.5 billion; Lore will remain a limited partner and step back from his governor role to focus on taking Wonder public, while Alex Rodriguez stays as co-chair and governor of the Lynx and Elisa Stad is named Timberwolves governor to keep Stad fully engaged with Dragoneer. The deal preserves Minnesota-based ownership and keeps plans for a new arena on track.
With Joan Beringer out with back tightness, Minnesota leaned on a shuffled bench in Las Vegas. Rocco Zikarsky flashed scoring ability—finishing with 18 points on 13 shots—though he struggled defensively and on rebounds. Isaiah Stewart again scuffled from deep, while Zyon Pullin stood out as the Wolves’ best guard option, posting a 16-point double-double and solid defense. Trey Kaufman-Renn impressed with physicality and potential. The Wolves wrap Summer League play against the Indiana Pacers next.
Timberwolves’ Summer League night against Denver highlighted development needs: backup big Joan Beringer was out with back tightness, Isaiah Evans finally debuted but looked unsettled, and Minnesota will chase answers on Evans, Beringer, and other youngsters ahead of Monday’s game versus Portland.
Timberwolves open Las Vegas Summer League vs. the Pelicans, shifting focus from last year’s backcourt chatter to evaluating a thinner frontcourt after roster changes. Rookies Joan Beringer and Rocco Zikarsky aim to show progress behind Rudy Gobert, with Summer League serving as clues toward internal development rather than definitive answers.
In the Las Vegas NBA Summer League opener, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans as guard-forward prospect Zyon Pullin posted 24 points, 12 assists and 8 rebounds in a near-triple-double; Joan Beringer impressed as a rebounder and shot blocker and is projected to play the four in defensive lineups, while Rocco Zikarsky started slow but showed flashes. Nate Santos and Donovan Williams boosted roles, Trey Kaufman-Renn logged limited minutes, and Minnesota eyes a Monday matchup with the Nuggets.