Lakers increase offer to Jonathan Kuminga as Timberwolves show interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:56 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have made a new offer to Atlanta Hawks free agent Jonathan Kuminga, who previously rejected a two-year, $10 million contract. Reports indicate that the Lakers' latest proposal is more lucrative, potentially offering up to $18 million annually. While the Timberwolves have joined the pursuit of Kuminga, any deal with the Lakers would require a sign-and-trade agreement with the Hawks, who are seeking multiple draft picks. Kuminga, who is 23 years old, remains a sought-after player due to his youth and potential.
- •Lakers offered Kuminga a multiyear contract after initial rejection.
- •Timberwolves have also expressed interest in acquiring Kuminga.
- •A sign-and-trade with the Hawks is necessary for the Lakers to finalize a deal.
- •Hawks are reportedly seeking multiple draft picks as part of negotiations.
- •Kuminga is entering his sixth NBA season, enhancing his appeal.
- 10:56 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers Make Major Offer to Jonathan Kuminga Amid Timberwolves Pursuit
"Ever since late June, perhaps the biggest Los Angeles Lakers offseason storyline has revolved around Atlanta Hawks free agent Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga and the Lakers have hit an impasse in negotiations despite the team’s interest in the free agent forward stretching back to the final day of June. According to the California Post, the Lakers, who have […] The post Lakers Make Major Offer to Jonathan Kuminga Amid Timberwolves Pursuit appeared first on HEAVY.
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