Kuminga seeks $15-20 million annual deal requiring sign-and-trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Jonathan Kuminga is reportedly seeking an annual contract worth between $15 million and $20 million, which would necessitate a sign-and-trade deal involving the Atlanta Hawks. With the Hawks currently at 17 players on their roster and approaching the luxury tax threshold, they would need to find compatible offers from teams like Cleveland, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Clippers, or the Milwaukee Bucks. This situation highlights the complexities within contract negotiations and roster management in the NBA as teams prepare for future seasons.
- •Kuminga aims for a deal in the $15-20 million range.
- •A sign-and-trade would involve Atlanta, needing roster adjustments.
- •The Hawks are close to the luxury tax with 17 players on the roster.
- •Cleveland, Lakers, Clippers, and Bucks may provide trade options.
- •Negotiations reflect broader trends in NBA contract strategies.
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