Lakers pursue Jonathan Kuminga in ongoing free agency process
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to express interest in Jonathan Kuminga as his free agency extends into its second month. The Lakers previously met with Kuminga, offering him a potential role with more minutes on a team looking to strengthen its wing position. However, discussions about a sign-and-trade deal, involving years, money, and a player package sent to Atlanta, have not progressed. Sources indicate the Lakers remain keen, but negotiations have stalled for several weeks.
- •Lakers met with Jonathan Kuminga during the early days of free agency.
- •Discussions have yet to satisfy all parties involved.
- •Kuminga's free agency has lasted over two months.
- •Lakers seek more athletic talent on the wing.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers Pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga Still ‘Stuck’: NBA Exec
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers’ Jonathan Kuminga Deal Hanging in the Balance
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers remain interested in Jonathan Kuminga
- 1:57 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers get major update on ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga's prolonged free agency
"The Lakers have made it no mystery that they are interested in Jonathan Kuminga, but as time passes, a move for him looks unlikely. The post Lakers’ Jonathan Kuminga Deal Hanging in the Balance appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"The Los Angeles Lakers made an offer to Jonathan Kuminga, and he rejected it. But should that be the end of the story? The post Lakers Pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga Still ‘Stuck’: NBA Exec appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Los Angeles Lakers have been going after Jonathan Kuminga for quite some time now. It looks like they just got the update they have been waiting for.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 8:35 PMLakers Pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga Still ‘Stuck’: NBA Exec
The Los Angeles Lakers made an offer to Jonathan Kuminga, and he rejected it. But should that be the end of the story? The post Lakers Pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga Still ‘Stuck’: NBA Exec appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 4:07 AMLakers’ Jonathan Kuminga Deal Hanging in the Balance
The Lakers have made it no mystery that they are interested in Jonathan Kuminga, but as time passes, a move for him looks unlikely. The post Lakers’ Jonathan Kuminga Deal Hanging in the Balance appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 2:30 PMLakers remain interested in Jonathan Kuminga
Lakers remain interested in Jonathan Kuminga
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 1:57 PMLakers get major update on ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga's prolonged free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers have been going after Jonathan Kuminga for quite some time now. It looks like they just got the update they have been waiting for.
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