
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.






