Jonathan Kuminga signs with Timberwolves following departure from Hawks

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Jonathan Kuminga signs with Timberwolves following departure from Hawks
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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.

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  • •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.
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  • 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
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Jonathan Kuminga’s financial journey in the NBA has been quite the rollercoaster over the past few summers. After being hailed as a young talent worthy of potentially signing a 9-figure deal at some point in his career, he’s now been forced to take a two-year deal with the Timberwolves worth $12.

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Another interview from Jonathan Kuminga’s agent has put his client back under the microscope. Aaron Turner has spent much of the offseason defending the decisions surrounding JK’s free agency.

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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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