Hawks, Lakers engage in trade talks for Jonathan Kuminga
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers have resumed discussions regarding a trade for Jonathan Kuminga as of August 25, 2026. This time, Jaden Hardy, a 24-year-old guard, is included as part of the package, which provides a more financially manageable option for Atlanta amid salary cap constraints. Hardy's affordable contract and scoring ability make him attractive for the Hawks, who previously declined Kuminga’s $24.3 million option. Both teams will need to navigate roster challenges, as Atlanta has 17 players under contract and may require additional draft compensation for the deal to proceed. The Lakers are reportedly viewing Kuminga as a potential starting power forward.
- •Hawks and Lakers reopen trade discussions for Jonathan Kuminga.
- •Jaden Hardy is a key asset in the current trade discussions.
- •Atlanta needs to clear roster space before the season starts.
- •The Lakers view Kuminga as a potential starting power forward.
- •Hardy’s contract is more manageable for the Hawks compared to Jarred Vanderbilt's.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers links to Jonathan Kuminga re-emerge with new potential sign-and-trade option
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Kuminga Deal Shifts Hawks Trade Power
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Lakers, Hawks discussing possible Jonathan Kuminga deal again
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Hawks, Lakers Restart Jonathan Kuminga Talks With New Trade Piece
"The Los Angeles Lakers could still make a move to acquire free agent Jonathan Kuminga through a sign-and-trade with the Atlanta Hawks. The Lakers were linked to Kuminga at the start of free agency, after their rapid business in the first day of free agency essentially set their roster up with a glaring weakness at power forward, with LeBron James and Rui Hachimura leaving the franchise.
"The Hawks and Lakers have reopened Jonathan Kuminga talks, with a new trade piece potentially changing Atlanta’s position. The post Hawks, Lakers Restart Jonathan Kuminga Talks With New Trade Piece appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Lakers' push for Jonathan Kuminga just got real. Sports Illustrated reports a new trade piece is on the table. Here is why Atlanta must act now.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 11:30 AMLakers links to Jonathan Kuminga re-emerge with new potential sign-and-trade option
The Los Angeles Lakers could still make a move to acquire free agent Jonathan Kuminga through a sign-and-trade with the Atlanta Hawks. The Lakers were linked to Kuminga at the start of free agency, after their rapid business in the first day of free agency essentially set their roster up with a glaring weakness at power forward, with LeBron James and Rui Hachimura leaving the franchise.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 11:05 AMLakers Kuminga Deal Shifts Hawks Trade Power
The Lakers' push for Jonathan Kuminga just got real. Sports Illustrated reports a new trade piece is on the table. Here is why Atlanta must act now.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 1:29 AMReport: Lakers, Hawks discussing possible Jonathan Kuminga deal again
According to a report, the Lakers and Hawks are once again talking about a potential Jonathan Kuminga trade.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 12:54 AMHawks, Lakers Restart Jonathan Kuminga Talks With New Trade Piece
The Hawks and Lakers have reopened Jonathan Kuminga talks, with a new trade piece potentially changing Atlanta’s position. The post Hawks, Lakers Restart Jonathan Kuminga Talks With New Trade Piece appeared first on HEAVY.
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