Lakers, Cavaliers negotiate contract for Jonathan Kuminga amid free agency
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:54 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers are pursuing Jonathan Kuminga as he seeks a contract exceeding $20 million annually. Both teams view Kuminga as a potential starter, but negotiations face hurdles due to Atlanta's roster limitations and Kuminga's salary demands. Sources report that both teams have set a ceiling of $18 million per season. A sign-and-trade is considered likely, but Kuminga may need to adjust his requests to finalize a deal.
- •Lakers and Cavaliers are finalists for Jonathan Kuminga's contract.
- •Kuminga originally sought over $20 million annually.
- •Both teams offer around $18 million per season.
- •Negotiations may depend on a sign-and-trade with the Hawks.
- •Kuminga's asking price may require adjustment to secure a deal.
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers get ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga timeline update for looming decision
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers reportedly give ex-Warriors Jonathan Kuminga $45M contract update to end month-long pursuit
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga gives Lakers hopeful $16M contract update
- 7:51 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers get promising ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga update amid free agency saga
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers, Cavaliers get $18M contract update on Ex-Warriors Jonathan Kuminga amid free agency
"The Los Angeles Lakers have been in full pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga and have been in a battle with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This latest update may be great news for the Lakers.
"The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers are the favorites in the running for Jonathan Kuminga. It looks like they have come down on their salary for Kuminga.
"The Los Angeles Lakers have been trying to get a deal done for Jonathan Kuminga for a month. They just gave him an offer to sign with them.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:54 PMLakers get ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga timeline update for looming decision
The Los Angeles Lakers are in a good spot for Jonathan Kuminga. After a recent report, that decision is so close to being made.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 9:26 PMLakers reportedly give ex-Warriors Jonathan Kuminga $45M contract update to end month-long pursuit
The Los Angeles Lakers have been trying to get a deal done for Jonathan Kuminga for a month. They just gave him an offer to sign with them.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 8:04 PMEx-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga gives Lakers hopeful $16M contract update
Jonathan Kuminga has been hard to come to strike a deal with. However, his new desired contract fits the Lakers in a good way.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 7:51 PMLakers get promising ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga update amid free agency saga
The Los Angeles Lakers have been in full pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga and have been in a battle with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This latest update may be great news for the Lakers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:16 PMLakers, Cavaliers get $18M contract update on Ex-Warriors Jonathan Kuminga amid free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers are the favorites in the running for Jonathan Kuminga. It looks like they have come down on their salary for Kuminga.
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