Lakers, Cavaliers, Timberwolves pursue Jonathan Kuminga in free agency
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are involved in a competitive bidding process for free agent Jonathan Kuminga, who played last season under a $46 million contract. The Lakers have targeted Kuminga as a power forward and have made a significant sign-and-trade offer, which includes Jarred Vanderbilt and draft picks. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves are also vying for Kuminga's services. While the Lakers seem to be the frontrunners, Kuminga has not made a decision, weighing his options amid interest from multiple teams. The situation remains unpredictable as free agency unfolds.
- •Lakers, Cavaliers, and Timberwolves are pursuing Jonathan Kuminga.
- •Los Angeles has made a substantial contract offer of around $45 million.
- •Kuminga's past season was with the Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks.
- •Cleveland and Minnesota remain in contention for Kuminga's signature.
- •The situation is fluid and could change as free agency progresses.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers, Timberwolves reportedly favorites to sign $46M ex-Warriors NBA champion to end free agency
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers, Bucks, Timberwolves reportedly in bidding war for $46M ex-Warriors NBA champion
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers, Cavaliers, Timberwolves reportedly battling for $46M ex-Warriors NBA champion
"The Los Angeles Lakers just have a couple of pieces left to get to complete the roster. For one of their main targets, they are still in a bidding war with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves.
"The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves are in a free agency battle for the biggest name left on the market. They are the favorites to get a young NBA champion.
"The Lakers, Bucks, and Timberwolves are all in the running for the biggest name on the market. It will be an interesting one till the very end.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:45 PMLakers, Timberwolves reportedly favorites to sign $46M ex-Warriors NBA champion to end free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves are in a free agency battle for the biggest name left on the market. They are the favorites to get a young NBA champion.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 4:08 PMLakers, Bucks, Timberwolves reportedly in bidding war for $46M ex-Warriors NBA champion
The Lakers, Bucks, and Timberwolves are all in the running for the biggest name on the market. It will be an interesting one till the very end.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 10:05 AMLakers, Cavaliers, Timberwolves reportedly battling for $46M ex-Warriors NBA champion
The Los Angeles Lakers just have a couple of pieces left to get to complete the roster. For one of their main targets, they are still in a bidding war with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves.
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