Lakers, Cavs pursue Jonathan Kuminga as Kings join bidding war
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:57 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers continue to pursue Jonathan Kuminga, with the Lakers having made an official offer reported at around $45 million. The Cavaliers recently met with Kuminga and his representatives, seeking to finalize a potential sign-and-trade agreement. Both teams now face competition from the Sacramento Kings, who are interested in Kuminga but only willing to offer the veteran's minimum. While this lower salary does not match the Lakers or Cavaliers' offers, a larger role with the Kings could attract Kuminga. The situation remains fluid as negotiations develop.
- •Lakers have offered Kuminga a sign-and-trade deal worth $45 million
- •Cavaliers recently met with Kuminga to discuss a deal
- •Kings have entered the fray, offering only veteran's minimum
- •Kuminga seeks a deal exceeding $20 million annually
- •Dynamic offseason as three teams compete for Kuminga's signature
- 4:57 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers, Cavs reportedly have new rival in pursuit of ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga
"The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers have been in pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga from the beginning. A month into the pursuit, it looks like a new team has emerged in the running.
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