Jeff Teague critiques Timberwolves' acquisition of Jonathan Kuminga
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Jeff Teague, a former Timberwolves player, expressed concerns on the Club 520 Podcast about the team's balance following the addition of Jonathan Kuminga. Teague labeled the situation as 'too much basketball,' suggesting that Kuminga’s scoring potential may be hindered while sharing the floor with starting players like LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards. However, he acknowledged that Kuminga could flourish when matched with backup players, potentially increasing his scoring output. The Timberwolves are expected to benefit from deeper rotations as they integrate Kuminga into their lineup.
- •Teague believes Kuminga's scoring will be limited with starters.
- •Kuminga may excel when playing with the bench unit.
- •Timberwolves targeted Kuminga to address offensive concerns.
- •Kuminga could help maintain scoring during Ball and Edwards' rest periods.
- •Minnesota's roster depth expected to improve with Kuminga's addition.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Jeff Teague is dead wrong about the Wolves having 'too much basketball' with Jonathan Kuminga
"Sure, Kuminga can't be the scorer he'd like to be when he shares the floor with Minnesota's starters. But when paired with more backups, he'll have a chance to shine.
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