Lakers explore sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga with Hawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:17 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing Jonathan Kuminga, a key free agent from the Atlanta Hawks. General manager Rob Pelinka is assessing the terms necessary to acquire Kuminga, especially following the departures of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. Reports indicate that a potential sign-and-trade deal could involve Jarred Vanderbilt and a first-round pick swap in 2032. Although Kuminga is interested, financial disagreements remain, as he seeks a contract of $15-$20 million annually, while the Lakers have proposed around $10 million. The Lakers hope to convince Kuminga of a pivotal role alongside superstar Luka Doncic as they navigate these negotiations.
- •Lakers targeted Jonathan Kuminga following player exits.
- •Potential sign-and-trade may include Jarred Vanderbilt.
- •Kuminga reportedly seeks $15-$20 million annually.
- •Lakers' offer currently around $10 million per year.
- •Negotiations involve 2032 first-round pick swap.
- 10:27 AMYahoo Sports — Hawks Reportedly Willing to Accept Lakers’ Trade Proposal for Jonathan Kuminga Involving $12.4M Forward
- 2:17 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Lakers Learn Hawks’ Stance on Jonathan Kuminga Sign-and-Trade Deal
"The Los Angeles Lakers’ interest in Jonathan Kuminga has been well-established. General manager Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office are figuring out what it will take to sign the star free agent. L.A. has become light at the forward position with the departures of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. James, the NBA’s oldest player, informed […] The post Report: Lakers Learn Hawks’ Stance on Jonathan Kuminga Sign-and-Trade Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly willing to accept the Los Angeles Lakers’ sign-and-trade proposal for Jonathan Kuminga. According to The New York Post’s Khobi Price, there’s mutual interest between the Lakers and Kuminga.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 10:27 AMHawks Reportedly Willing to Accept Lakers’ Trade Proposal for Jonathan Kuminga Involving $12.4M Forward
The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly willing to accept the Los Angeles Lakers’ sign-and-trade proposal for Jonathan Kuminga. According to The New York Post’s Khobi Price, there’s mutual interest between the Lakers and Kuminga.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 2:17 AMReport: Lakers Learn Hawks’ Stance on Jonathan Kuminga Sign-and-Trade Deal
The Los Angeles Lakers’ interest in Jonathan Kuminga has been well-established. General manager Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office are figuring out what it will take to sign the star free agent. L.A. has become light at the forward position with the departures of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. James, the NBA’s oldest player, informed […] The post Report: Lakers Learn Hawks’ Stance on Jonathan Kuminga Sign-and-Trade Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
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