Cavaliers and Lakers pursue Jonathan Kuminga despite Mario Hezonja signing

As of July 27, 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers continue to pursue Jonathan Kuminga in free agency despite recently signing Mario Hezonja to a one-year deal worth $2.8 million. The Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers are frontrunners for Kuminga, who is demanding a salary exceeding $20 million annually. The Atlanta Hawks, who are looking to offload players due to being over the roster limit, may facilitate a sign-and-trade. Sources indicate Cleveland remains a serious contender for Kuminga alongside the Lakers, who have been actively courting him for over a month.

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