Jonathan Kuminga signs two-year deal with Timberwolves after free-agent struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on August 27. The deal marks a significant shift for Kuminga, who had initially signed a larger agreement with the Golden State Warriors but opted for this smaller contract to gain control over his future. Kuminga's decision to decline a three-year, $75.2 million offer from the Warriors reflects the risks associated with testing the free-agent market in today's NBA. He aims to re-enter free agency next summer with more options available.
- •Kuminga signs with Timberwolves on August 27 for $12.4 million.
- •He previously engaged in a three-month standoff with the Warriors.
- •Kuminga declined a larger three-year deal to seek more control over his career.
- •He aims to become an unrestricted free agent again in 2027.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Jonathan Kuminga's Timberwolves Contract Exemplifies NBA's Free-Agency Problem
"The risk of testing the NBA's free-agent market often outweighs the reward these days, as Jonathan Kuminga can now doubly attest.
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