Jonathan Kuminga saga could conclude as Lakers pursue him
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:33 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Jonathan Kuminga, a free agent forward, is reportedly close to signing with a team, with the Los Angeles Lakers heavily pursuing him. The Lakers previously halted negotiations for a sign-and-trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks but have since reignited talks centered around guard Jaden Hardy. Insider Jake Fischer suggests Kuminga is deciding between the Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the Lakers likely offering him a starting role. Kuminga, the No. 7 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, has struggled to live up to expectations with averages of 12.5 points per game and inconsistent defense. His decision is expected soon, granting the Lakers a potential opportunity to fill their need for a two-way forward.
- •Kuminga is a free agent forward heavily pursued by the Lakers.
- •Lakers have restarted negotiations after previous talks stalled.
- •Insider suggests decision is between the Lakers and Timberwolves.
- •Kuminga has career averages of 12.5 points in 22.1 minutes per game.
- •His signing could address Lakers' need for a starting wing.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Lakers Get Bad News as New Threat Rises in Jonathan Kuminga Race
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Insider: Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers saga will soon reach conclusion
"Welcome to “When will Jonathan Kuminga sign with the Los Angeles Lakers” Day … we’ve officially lost count. Kuminga is staring at the start of September, yet he remains a free agent. The Lakers, however, have remained committed. They want the 23-year-old on their roster, and Kuminga reportedly has had interest in joining the team since […] The post Report: Lakers Get Bad News as New Threat Rises in Jonathan Kuminga Race appeared first on HEAVY.
"One insider says that free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, whom the Lakers have been pursuing, will end up signing with a team soon.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 10:01 PMReport: Lakers Get Bad News as New Threat Rises in Jonathan Kuminga Race
Welcome to “When will Jonathan Kuminga sign with the Los Angeles Lakers” Day … we’ve officially lost count. Kuminga is staring at the start of September, yet he remains a free agent. The Lakers, however, have remained committed. They want the 23-year-old on their roster, and Kuminga reportedly has had interest in joining the team since […] The post Report: Lakers Get Bad News as New Threat Rises in Jonathan Kuminga Race appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 3:33 AMInsider: Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers saga will soon reach conclusion
One insider says that free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, whom the Lakers have been pursuing, will end up signing with a team soon.
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