Jonathan Kuminga signs with Timberwolves, turning down Lakers' offer
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:57 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Free agent Jonathan Kuminga has chosen to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves, rejecting an offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. Kuminga, considered the top remaining free agent, cited a better fit for his career and a chance to start at power forward on a contender as factors in his decision. Both teams pursued him, but Minnesota's recent acquisitions and star players influenced his choice. Following the signing, Lakers fans expressed concern over their team's standing in the league, suggesting Kuminga's decision reflects broader perceptions of the team's competitive edge.
- •Kuminga signs a two-year contract with the Timberwolves.
- •He prioritized starting role and title contention in his decision.
- •Lakers were seen as 50% favorite to land him earlier.
- •Kuminga's past performance with the Warriors affected his reputation.
- •Both teams offered starting positions at power forward.
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Warriors Jonathan Kuminga's agent reveals real reason he picked Timberwolves over Lakers
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Jonathan Kuminga's agent on why forward said no to Lakers
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Reason Revealed For Jonathan Kuminga Turning Down Lakers
"The Los Angeles Lakers received bad news of free agent Jonathan Kuminga picking the Minnesota Timberwolves over them. Kuminga was considered the top free agent left on the market with both teams trying to add him. The Lakers were considered 50% likely favorites to land Kuminga just a few days ago, but he decided the […] The post Reason Revealed For Jonathan Kuminga Turning Down Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.
"Jonathan Kuminga was expected to go to the Los Angeles Lakers. However, Kuminga and his agent feel differently about the situation, detailing why he went to Minnesota.
"According to Jonathan Kuminga's agent, the forward chose the Timberwolves over the Lakers because of one aspect.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 4:42 PMEx-Warriors Jonathan Kuminga's agent reveals real reason he picked Timberwolves over Lakers
Jonathan Kuminga was expected to go to the Los Angeles Lakers. However, Kuminga and his agent feel differently about the situation, detailing why he went to Minnesota.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 3:57 AMJonathan Kuminga's agent on why forward said no to Lakers
According to Jonathan Kuminga's agent, the forward chose the Timberwolves over the Lakers because of one aspect.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:06 AMReason Revealed For Jonathan Kuminga Turning Down Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers received bad news of free agent Jonathan Kuminga picking the Minnesota Timberwolves over them. Kuminga was considered the top free agent left on the market with both teams trying to add him. The Lakers were considered 50% likely favorites to land Kuminga just a few days ago, but he decided the […] The post Reason Revealed For Jonathan Kuminga Turning Down Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.
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