Cavaliers pursue Jonathan Kuminga, also eyeing PJ Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers are actively working on their starting lineup as they pursue Jonathan Kuminga. Despite ongoing negotiations, no deal has been finalized, and Kuminga seeks a salary exceeding $20 million annually. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are showing interest in Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington, who could fit well alongside James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. Cleveland continues to evaluate its options as free agency progresses.
- •Cavaliers pursuing Jonathan Kuminga for their starting lineup.
- •Kuminga demands over $20 million per year in free agency.
- •Cavaliers also interested in Mavericks' PJ Washington.
- •Negotiations with Kuminga are ongoing; no agreement reached yet.
- •Cleveland seeks additional forward depth after missing out on LeBron James.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers linked to Mavericks' $64M versatile PF with Finals experience, Jonathan Kuminga Plan B
"The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to figure out their starting lineup. They have been in pursuit in of Jonathan Kuminga for some time now, but it seems they could be going a different direction.
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