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Brian Windhorst questions hype around Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers' missed chance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 5:40 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Brian Windhorst questions hype around Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers' missed chance

Summary

Brian Windhorst expressed frustration over the extensive discussions surrounding Jonathan Kuminga's potential trades during the offseason. Speaking on The Hoop Collective podcast, Windhorst highlighted that the Lakers had an opportunity to pursue Kuminga through a sign-and-trade before the Atlanta Hawks solidified their roster. He criticized the unrealistic expectations attached to Kuminga’s contract situation and outlined the challenges both the Lakers and Hawks now face due to their overcrowded rosters. Kuminga, having entered restricted free agency, has seen a slow market develop for his services, raising questions about his future and the competing interest from teams, including the Cavaliers.

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By the Numbers

•Windhorst sees the interest in Kuminga's free agency as overblown.
•Lakers missed a potential sign-and-trade opportunity for Kuminga.
•Hawks now have 17 players with guaranteed contracts after recent moves.
•Kuminga entered restricted free agency but the market has been slow.
•Cavaliers may explore signing Kuminga if they miss out on LeBron James.

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5:40 AMYahoo Sports — “Mind-Boggling to Me”: Brian Windhorst Grows Fed Up With Jonathan Kuminga Talks as He Reveals Lakers’ Missed Opportunity

What they're saying

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Apart from LeBron James’ free agency saga, Jonathan Kuminga has continued to share the limelight in the offseason. Every day seems to bring another trade theory or sign-and-trade proposal, but ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes the conversation has drifted far beyond reality.
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