Lakers explore sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga amid salary concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:50 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing a sign-and-trade deal for Jonathan Kuminga, facing challenges primarily around salary demands and trade compensation. Reports indicate the Atlanta Hawks are interested in Jarred Vanderbilt and draft picks from the Lakers, but Kuminga seeks a contract worth $20-$25 million per year. Kuminga prefers a one-year deal if he must take less, complicating the sign-and-trade process. The Lakers currently lack salary cap space to offer more than a veteran's minimum, and they would need to release two players to sign Kuminga outright. Other NBA teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, are also monitoring Kuminga's situation.
- •Lakers pursue Jonathan Kuminga in a potential sign-and-trade deal.
- •Kuminga reportedly wants a salary of $20 million to $25 million annually.
- •Atlanta Hawks are willing to trade for Jarred Vanderbilt and draft capital.
- •Lakers lack salary cap space to offer Kuminga a larger contract.
- •Cleveland Cavaliers are also interested in acquiring Kuminga.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Lakers deal for Jonathan Kuminga 'isn't that close'
- 6:08 AMYahoo Sports — Insider's significant update on Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Insider on possible hold-up on Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga deal
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers $13M contract reportedly a major issue in trade talks for Jonathan Kuminga
"According to one insider, there may be only a relatively minor snag in the Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga.
"The Lakers continue to face obstacles in their pursuit of forward Jonathan Kuminga.
"One NBA insider feels Jonathan Kuminga is getting close to joining a team.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 4:00 PMReport: Lakers deal for Jonathan Kuminga 'isn't that close'
The Lakers continue to face obstacles in their pursuit of forward Jonathan Kuminga.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 6:08 AMInsider's significant update on Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga
One NBA insider feels Jonathan Kuminga is getting close to joining a team.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 5:50 AMInsider on possible hold-up on Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga deal
According to one insider, there may be only a relatively minor snag in the Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 4:39 PMLakers $13M contract reportedly a major issue in trade talks for Jonathan Kuminga
There seems to be a major holdup.
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