Lakers gain momentum to sign Jonathan Kuminga from Warriors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly closing in on a deal to acquire Jonathan Kuminga from the Golden State Warriors. With the Cleveland Cavaliers trading for Peyton Watson, Kuminga's options have narrowed, making the Lakers a favored destination. Los Angeles is eager to fill their vacant starting power forward position and has offered a contract worth approximately $45 million as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving Jarred Vanderbilt. The Lakers are keen to pair Kuminga with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the upcoming season.
- •Lakers are pursuing Jonathan Kuminga to fill a starting role.
- •Cavaliers' trade for Watson reduces competition for Kuminga.
- •Los Angeles has offered a $45 million contract for Kuminga.
- •Kuminga’s preferred team appears to be the Lakers.
- •Deal could finalize soon with focused negotiations.
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers have major momentum to sign $46M ex-Warriors NBA champion to pair with Luka Doncic
"The Los Angeles Lakers have some final spots to fill on the roster. It looks like they are close to getting something done to acquire their last starter.
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