Lakers, Cavaliers competing for Jonathan Kuminga's contract demands
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 8:45 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers are seeking to sign Jonathan Kuminga, an ex-Warriors NBA champion, who has reportedly demanded a contract exceeding $20 million annually. With LeBron James's departure to the Philadelphia 76ers, both teams see Kuminga as a potential key addition. While the Lakers have maintained interest, they must move contracts to accommodate Kuminga’s salary requirements. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have emerged as strong contenders, increasing competition for his services. His current demand and preferences for a sign-and-trade are shaping the negotiations as the situation develops.
- •Jonathan Kuminga is negotiating with the Lakers and Cavaliers.
- •Kuminga demands over $20 million annually.
- •The Lakers need to create salary cap space for Kuminga.
- •Cavaliers' interest has intensified after LeBron's signing with the 76ers.
- •Kuminga may prefer a sign-and-trade arrangement.
- 5:06 AMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers reportedly meeting with ex-Warriors champion Jonathan Kuminga to gain edge over Lakers
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers, Cavaliers get $20M contract demand from ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga
"The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers are in a battle for athletic wing Jonathan Kuminga. The NBA champion just set the record straight for a potential deal with any team.
"The Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers are in a war to get Jonathan Kuminga. Cleveland looks like they are showing Kuminga they are all-in for the NBA champion.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:06 AMCavaliers reportedly meeting with ex-Warriors champion Jonathan Kuminga to gain edge over Lakers
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers are in a war to get Jonathan Kuminga. Cleveland looks like they are showing Kuminga they are all-in for the NBA champion.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 8:45 AMLakers, Cavaliers get $20M contract demand from ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga
The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers are in a battle for athletic wing Jonathan Kuminga. The NBA champion just set the record straight for a potential deal with any team.
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