Lakers and Cavaliers pursue Jonathan Kuminga amid contract talks
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly the leading contenders to sign former Golden State Warrior Jonathan Kuminga as the NBA season approaches. The Lakers have been interested in securing a starting power forward, but negotiations have stalled over contract terms as Kuminga seeks a deal beyond what Los Angeles has offered. While the Lakers remain optimistic in the race for Kuminga, the Cavaliers are also positioned well, with discussions indicating a potential sign-and-trade scenario. The situation continues to develop as both teams work toward finalizing a deal.
- •Lakers and Cavaliers seen as frontrunners for Jonathan Kuminga.
- •Negotiations between Kuminga's camp and the Lakers have stalled.
- •Lakers need a starting power forward after offseason changes.
- •Cavaliers may pursue Kuminga via sign-and-trade.
- •Kuminga was previously under a $46 million contract.
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers predicted to outbid Cavaliers, Timberwolves for $46M ex-Warriors NBA champion, young star
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers, Lakers reportedly favorites to sign $46M ex-Warriors NBA champion as season nears
"The Los Angeles Lakers have been in hot pursuit of this NBA champion the entire summer. This potential scenario has them landing him over the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves.
"The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers have been going after this young phenom for months. The two teams are still well in the mix for the former NBA champion.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 5:55 PMLakers predicted to outbid Cavaliers, Timberwolves for $46M ex-Warriors NBA champion, young star
The Los Angeles Lakers have been in hot pursuit of this NBA champion the entire summer. This potential scenario has them landing him over the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 5:43 PMCavaliers, Lakers reportedly favorites to sign $46M ex-Warriors NBA champion as season nears
The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers have been going after this young phenom for months. The two teams are still well in the mix for the former NBA champion.
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