Lakers increase contract offer for Jonathan Kuminga amid sign-and-trade talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:29 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have raised their contract offer for Jonathan Kuminga to the $15-$16 million range as discussions continue with the Atlanta Hawks. Kuminga is reportedly leaning toward a one-year deal, seeking more than $20 million, but the Collective Bargaining Agreement requires a sign-and-trade to be at least three years. Reports indicate the Hawks are willing to finalize a deal centered around Jarred Vanderbilt, but negotiations have stalled as Kuminga aims for a more lucrative agreement. Analysts express caution about Kuminga’s long-range shooting ability, highlighting concerns regarding his fit within the Lakers' offensive framework.
- •Lakers' offer for Kuminga now between $15-$16M.
- •Kuminga prefers a one-year contract over a longer deal.
- •Hawks ready to trade Vanderbilt but negotiations stalled.
- •Concerns raised about Kuminga's three-point shooting.
- •Lakers have added players but need wing depth.
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers Make Major Decision on Jonathan Kuminga After New $20 Million Demand
- 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Path to Jonathan Kuminga Contract Gets Concerning Update
- 3:29 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers Get Major Jonathan Kuminga Update After Upping Contract Offer
"Jonathan Kuminga and the Los Angeles Lakers are stuck in limbo. Both sides have shared mutual interest for weeks but cannot come to terms on an agreement. Kuminga, 23, remains one of the most intriguing free agents because of his youth and perceived upside potential. The Lakers need help on the wing, and Kuminga seems to […] The post Lakers Make Major Decision on Jonathan Kuminga After New $20 Million Demand appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Lakers have reportedly upped their contract offer to the $15-$16M range for Jonathan Kuminga, but here's what is holding up the deal. The post Lakers Get Major Jonathan Kuminga Update After Upping Contract Offer appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga seem like a good match for the upcoming season. But it's not quite that simple. The post Lakers Path to Jonathan Kuminga Contract Gets Concerning Update appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 8:42 PMLakers Make Major Decision on Jonathan Kuminga After New $20 Million Demand
Jonathan Kuminga and the Los Angeles Lakers are stuck in limbo. Both sides have shared mutual interest for weeks but cannot come to terms on an agreement. Kuminga, 23, remains one of the most intriguing free agents because of his youth and perceived upside potential. The Lakers need help on the wing, and Kuminga seems to […] The post Lakers Make Major Decision on Jonathan Kuminga After New $20 Million Demand appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 2:44 AMLakers Path to Jonathan Kuminga Contract Gets Concerning Update
The Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga seem like a good match for the upcoming season. But it's not quite that simple. The post Lakers Path to Jonathan Kuminga Contract Gets Concerning Update appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:29 PMLakers Get Major Jonathan Kuminga Update After Upping Contract Offer
The Lakers have reportedly upped their contract offer to the $15-$16M range for Jonathan Kuminga, but here's what is holding up the deal. The post Lakers Get Major Jonathan Kuminga Update After Upping Contract Offer appeared first on HEAVY.
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