Lakers pursue Jonathan Kuminga in ongoing free agency process
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 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.
- 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 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.
"Lakers remain interested in Jonathan Kuminga
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External links- 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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