Cavaliers pursue Jonathan Kuminga to pair with Donovan Mitchell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers are intensifying their efforts to sign free agent Jonathan Kuminga, aiming to bolster their lineup around Donovan Mitchell. After missing out on LeBron James, who joined the Philadelphia 76ers, the Cavaliers see Kuminga as a key addition following their Eastern Conference finals appearance. Kuminga, who was not retained by the Atlanta Hawks, is seeking a salary between $15-20 million. The Cavaliers have maintained contact with Kuminga’s agent, exploring financial pathways to make the signing feasible, despite competition from the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks. Kuminga has previous ties with Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson, which could influence his decision.
- •Cavaliers missed out on LeBron James, who chose the 76ers.
- •Jonathan Kuminga is an unrestricted free agent after leaving Hawks.
- •Cavaliers are exploring salary options for Kuminga.
- •Kuminga has a connection with coach Kenny Atkinson from Golden State.
- •Lakers and Bucks are also in contention for Kuminga's signing.
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Cavaliers Intensify Chase for 23-Year-Old Star to Join Donovan Mitchell
"An almost promising offseason turned forgettable in one moment. The Cleveland Cavaliers stood pat all offseason waiting for the big fish, but that big fish chose the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving Donovan Mitchell and company hanging. Coming off an Eastern Conference finals appearance, the Cavs felt James might have been the missing piece to a title […] The post Report: Cavaliers Intensify Chase for 23-Year-Old Star to Join Donovan Mitchell appeared first on HEAVY.
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