Lakers pursue Jonathan Kuminga in projected three-way trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:19 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are intensifying efforts to acquire Jonathan Kuminga, a 23-year-old standout from the Atlanta Hawks. After the Hawks declined Kuminga's team option, he has become a sought-after free agent. A hypothetical three-team trade suggests the Hawks would receive Peyton Watson while the Lakers would obtain Kuminga via a sign-and-trade. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets would gain players and picks to manage their salary cap. The Lakers have reportedly offered Kuminga a contract around $10 million annually, though he seeks a higher figure, complicating negotiations.
- •Lakers focused on signing Jonathan Kuminga from the Hawks.
- •Hawks open to a sign-and-trade that includes Peyton Watson.
- •Lakers offered Kuminga about $10 million per year, but he seeks more.
- •Current trade structure provides picks and players to Hawks and Nuggets.
- •Kuminga was drafted by the Warriors in 2021 but struggled to find his role.
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"The Los Angeles Lakers have ramped up their pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, the Atlanta Hawks free agent star who is potentially on the lookout for a new team. Kuminga has been one of the NBA’s most intriguing names in recent seasons. Drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 2021 NBA Draft, Kuminga was viewed […] The post Lakers Proposed to Land 23-Year-Old Standout in Peyton Watson Blockbuster appeared first on HEAVY.
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