Lakers continue pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga amid contract stalemate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers remain engaged in trade discussions for Jonathan Kuminga despite a recent impasse. Although they have signed forwards Zaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle, their interest in Kuminga persists, bolstered by his apparent desire to join the team. Currently, the Lakers are unable to meet the Hawks' asking price for a deal, which includes potentially exchanging a first-round pick. Negotiations have stalled as Kuminga seeks a more lucrative contract, with the Lakers offering two years at $20 million. The Cavaliers are the only other team linked to Kuminga as the situation evolves.
- •Lakers pursuing Jonathan Kuminga despite signing two forwards.
- •Kuminga rejected the Lakers' two-year, $20 million contract offer.
- •Lakers unwilling to meet Hawks' demands for a trade.
- •Cavaliers could also engage in sign-and-trade discussions for Kuminga.
- •Negotiations ongoing as time progresses.
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers’ Jonathan Kuminga Pursuit Gains Major Momentum With New Offer: Report
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers Remain in Jonathan Kuminga Sweepstakes Despite Stalemate
"Jonathan Kuminga remains available for the taking for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the franchise is not close to anything for the free agent as of yet. A potential sign-and-trade has been speculated with the Atlanta Hawks. However, the hiccup lies in what Kuminga’s camp is requesting as salary. They continue to push for more money […] The post Lakers’ Jonathan Kuminga Pursuit Gains Major Momentum With New Offer: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Lakers are still in the running to land Jonathan Kuminga, despite recently signing two forwards and having a full roster. The post Lakers Remain in Jonathan Kuminga Sweepstakes Despite Stalemate appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:07 PMLakers’ Jonathan Kuminga Pursuit Gains Major Momentum With New Offer: Report
Jonathan Kuminga remains available for the taking for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the franchise is not close to anything for the free agent as of yet. A potential sign-and-trade has been speculated with the Atlanta Hawks. However, the hiccup lies in what Kuminga’s camp is requesting as salary. They continue to push for more money […] The post Lakers’ Jonathan Kuminga Pursuit Gains Major Momentum With New Offer: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 9:26 PMLakers Remain in Jonathan Kuminga Sweepstakes Despite Stalemate
The Lakers are still in the running to land Jonathan Kuminga, despite recently signing two forwards and having a full roster. The post Lakers Remain in Jonathan Kuminga Sweepstakes Despite Stalemate appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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