Lakers drop pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga in potential trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers will not pursue a sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga with the Atlanta Hawks this summer. ESPN's Brian Windhorst stated that the trade makes little sense due to the Hawks' roster situation and salary cap limitations. Earlier this month, a deal seemed plausible but the opportunity has passed. The Lakers have since signed Ziaire Williams, which lessens their need for Kuminga. The possibility remains that Kuminga could accept a minimum deal elsewhere if he does not find a multi-year contract.
- •Lakers won't acquire Jonathan Kuminga via sign-and-trade with Hawks.
- •Brian Windhorst cites Hawks' salary cap issues as a major factor.
- •Lakers signed Ziaire Williams, reducing their need for Kuminga.
- •Earlier trade talks seemed viable but opportunity has now closed.
- •Kuminga may consider a minimum deal if no better offers arise.
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Lakers Make Major Jonathan Kuminga Contract Move Amid Standstill
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers Won’t Acquire Jonathan Kuminga via Sign and Trade: 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 Report: Lakers Make Major Jonathan Kuminga Contract Move Amid Standstill appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Los Angeles Lakers will not acquire Jonathan Kuminga via a sign and trade with the Atlanta Hawks this summer. The post Lakers Won’t Acquire Jonathan Kuminga via Sign and Trade: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:07 PMReport: Lakers Make Major Jonathan Kuminga Contract Move Amid Standstill
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 Report: Lakers Make Major Jonathan Kuminga Contract Move Amid Standstill appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 8:34 PMLakers Won’t Acquire Jonathan Kuminga via Sign and Trade: Report
The Los Angeles Lakers will not acquire Jonathan Kuminga via a sign and trade with the Atlanta Hawks this summer. The post Lakers Won’t Acquire Jonathan Kuminga via Sign and Trade: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
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