Jonathan Kuminga signs two-year, $13 million deal with Timberwolves
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves have finalized a two-year, $13 million contract with Jonathan Kuminga. This agreement follows Kuminga's release by the Atlanta Hawks after a brief stint, which came about after his trade from the Golden State Warriors. Kuminga's time with the Warriors was marked by limited playing opportunities and a request for a trade. He averaged 12.3 points and 5.3 rebounds over 16 games with the Hawks. This move allows Kuminga a fresh start in Minnesota as he looks to reclaim a prominent role in the league.
- •Kuminga was traded to the Hawks before last season's deadline.
- •He averaged 12.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in Atlanta.
- •The Hawks declined his team option in June, making him a free agent.
- •He played only 20 games for the Warriors last season.
- •Kuminga aims to revive his career with the Timberwolves.
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Jonathan Kuminga reportedly agrees to join Minnesota on a two-year, $13 million deal
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Jonathan Kuminga Joins Loaded Timberwolves Starting Five After Stunning $13M Agreement
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Jonathan Kuminga reaches 2-year, $13 million deal to join Timberwolves after split with Hawks
"Jonathan Kuminga is no longer a free agent after he signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Kuminga’s deal with the Timberwolves includes a player option in the final year and a guaranteed starting spot alongside LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels. [...]
"Anthony Edwards helped recruit Kuminga, who accepted less money per year to get a shorter deal.
"Jonathan Kuminga was traded to the Hawks ahead of the deadline last season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 12:02 AMJonathan Kuminga reportedly agrees to join Minnesota on a two-year, $13 million deal
Anthony Edwards helped recruit Kuminga, who accepted less money per year to get a shorter deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:46 PMBREAKING: Jonathan Kuminga Joins Loaded Timberwolves Starting Five After Stunning $13M Agreement
Jonathan Kuminga is no longer a free agent after he signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Kuminga’s deal with the Timberwolves includes a player option in the final year and a guaranteed starting spot alongside LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels. [...]
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 10:46 PMJonathan Kuminga reaches 2-year, $13 million deal to join Timberwolves after split with Hawks
Jonathan Kuminga was traded to the Hawks ahead of the deadline last season.
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