Jonathan Kuminga signs with Timberwolves following departure from Hawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 2:24 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Jonathan Kuminga has signed a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. This move follows his time with the Atlanta Hawks, who declined his 2026-27 contract option. During his tenure with Atlanta, Kuminga played 16 regular-season games and six playoff games, averaging 12.3 and 13.7 points respectively. His agent, Aaron Turner, claimed Kuminga provided the highest winning impact on the team, citing on/off net rating data. However, NBA.com records indicate Kuminga ranked sixth on the team in net rating for the period he was active and held a negative net rating during the playoffs. The Hawks did not engage in a sign-and-trade deal, meaning they received no assets for his departure. Kuminga will now prepare for the upcoming NBA season with his new roster in Minnesota.
- •Jonathan Kuminga signed a two-year, $12.4 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- •The Atlanta Hawks previously declined Kuminga's contract option for the 2026-27 season.
- •Kuminga averaged 12.3 points per game in the regular season with the Hawks.
- •Agent Aaron Turner cited on/off net ratings to characterize Kuminga as the team's most impactful player.
- •NBA.com data lists Kuminga as sixth on the Hawks in net rating during his time with the team.
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Jonathan Kuminga’s Agent Claims He Was Hawks’ Best Player, But Prefers Current Deal Over $24.3 Million Option
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Jonathan Kuminga Was ‘Best Player’ on Hawks in Terms of ‘Winning Impact,’ Says Agent
"Jonathan Kuminga's agent believes there is statistical evidence that his client was the "best player" on the Hawks in terms of "winning impact."
"Jonathan Kuminga's agent, Aaron Turner, claims his client was the Hawks' best player since he joined them from the Warriors in February 2026.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 3:37 AMJonathan Kuminga’s Agent Claims He Was Hawks’ Best Player, But Prefers Current Deal Over $24.3 Million Option
Jonathan Kuminga's agent, Aaron Turner, claims his client was the Hawks' best player since he joined them from the Warriors in February 2026.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 2:24 AMJonathan Kuminga Was ‘Best Player’ on Hawks in Terms of ‘Winning Impact,’ Says Agent
Jonathan Kuminga's agent believes there is statistical evidence that his client was the "best player" on the Hawks in terms of "winning impact."
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