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Jonathan Kuminga signs with Timberwolves over Lakers' $36 million deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:08 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Jonathan Kuminga signs with Timberwolves over Lakers' $36 million deal

Summary

Jonathan Kuminga has signed a two-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves after becoming an unrestricted free agent. This decision follows his rejection of a lucrative three-year, $36 million sign-and-trade offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas criticized Kuminga's choice, questioning his agent's representation as he opted for a lower-paying deal. Arenas highlighted that the Lakers offered a comparable starting role. Kuminga's move is seen as an opportunity to potentially increase his value in the next market cycle as he secures a player option for the second year of the Timberwolves deal.

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Market Watch

•Kuminga signs a two-year, $12.4 million deal with Minnesota.
•He declined a $36 million offer from the Lakers.
•Gilbert Arenas publicly criticized Kuminga's contract decision.
•Agent Aaron Turner states the move was about on-court opportunity.
•Kuminga has a player option for the second year of his contract.

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2:08 AMYahoo Sports — “Who Is Your Agent?”: 3x NBA All-Star Rips Jonathan Kuminga for Choosing Timberwolves Over $36M Lakers Deal

What they're saying

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Agent Zero can’t defend Jonathan Kuminga anymore after all those reports about the young forward preferring the Lakers proved false. Kuminga’s decision to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves has Gilbert Arenas baffled.
— Yahoo Sports

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