Kuminga seeking one-year deal amid contract talks with Atlanta

Jonathan Kuminga is in discussions regarding a new contract or potential sign-and-trade from Atlanta. Over a month into free agency, the challenge lies in his preference for a one-year deal if a pay cut is necessary. NBA insider Keith Smith reports that Kuminga is reluctant to sign a three-year contract, which is required for a sign-and-trade, as he wants to avoid devaluing himself. Current negotiations have not produced a definitive outcome, leaving his future uncertain.

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