Jonathan Kuminga signs with Timberwolves after Lakers' offer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:59 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Jonathan Kuminga has signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves after a protracted free agency process. The Lakers, who offered a more lucrative deal, were unsuccessful in their attempts to acquire him. Kuminga opted for Minnesota over offers from the Lakers, Bulls, and Trail Blazers, seeking stability and control over his future. The Timberwolves aim to fill the void left by Julius Randle's departure, while the Lakers had been exploring trade options for Kuminga with potential complexities involving the Hawks.
- •Kuminga signed a two-year deal with the Timberwolves on August 28, 2026.
- •Lakers reportedly offered more money than Minnesota but lost out on the player.
- •Timberwolves aim to replace Julius Randle's production following his trade.
- •Lakers were exploring trade options involving multiple players, including Jarred Vanderbilt.
- 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Charania: Lakers offered Jonathan Kuminga more money than Timberwolves
"The Lakers may have made Jonathan Kuminga a better offer than the Timberwolves did, but they still lost out on him.
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