Lakers propose three-team trade to acquire Jonathan Kuminga from Hawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are working on a potential trade to acquire forward Jonathan Kuminga from the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal also involving the Portland Trail Blazers. The proposed trade would involve Kuminga signing a four-year contract worth $64 million, including a player option for the final year. The Hawks would receive forwards Dalton Knecht and Shaedon Sharpe along with future draft picks. In return, the Trail Blazers would get Buddy Hield and Jarred Vanderbilt, plus first-round pick swaps in 2027 and 2032. Kuminga's hesitance to sign a long-term contract has been noted, as he seeks a deal that could allow him to hit free agency sooner with the potential for a higher annual salary.
- •Kuminga is 23 years old and has drawn interest from several teams.
- •The Lakers seek to complete a significant offseason with this acquisition.
- •The Hawks aim to build towards the future by acquiring younger players.
- •The deal is structured to keep all three teams under the luxury tax.
- •Kuminga's current contract preferences complicate the trade negotiations.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Trade Pitch Lands Jonathan Kuminga in Eye-Popping 3-Team Deal
"The Los Angeles Lakers are still caught up in the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes. Kuminga, 23, has generated interest from multiple teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves. According to NBA insider Keith Smith, the reason Kuminga is still unsigned has a lot to do with Kuminga himself.“For him, that’s where he’s stuck. If he’s not […] The post Lakers Trade Pitch Lands Jonathan Kuminga in Eye-Popping 3-Team Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
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