Lakers struggle to finalize sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga amid competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:31 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are making efforts to acquire Jonathan Kuminga but face significant challenges. Negotiations have stalled as Kuminga seeks a contract exceeding $20 million annually. The Lakers' lack of meaningful discussions with the Atlanta Hawks contrasts with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are also pursuing the forward after adding wing Mario Hezonja. If the Lakers cannot align with the Hawks on a sign-and-trade, they risk losing out on Kuminga.
- •Lakers have shown interest in Jonathan Kuminga for several weeks.
- •Kuminga demands a salary over $20 million annually.
- •Negotiations with Atlanta Hawks have not progressed meaningfully.
- •Cleveland Cavaliers are actively pursuing Kuminga.
- •Mario Hezonja's signing adds to the Cavs' wing strength.
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers, Cavaliers get major update on ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga from Shams
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers reportedly have sign-and-trade offer on the table for ex-Warriors champion Jonathan Kuminga
- 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers get brutal sign-and-trade update for ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga
"The Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers are in a battle for Jonathan Kuminga. ESPN's Shams Charania just gave another update on the current status of Kuminga.
"The Los Angeles Lakers are one of two suitors for Jonathan Kuminga. They put another trade proposal on the table for Jonathan Kuminga.
"The Los Angeles Lakers have been pursuing Jonathan Kuminga for some time now. It seems like nothing good is coming out of the process.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:41 PMLakers, Cavaliers get major update on ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga from Shams
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers are in a battle for Jonathan Kuminga. ESPN's Shams Charania just gave another update on the current status of Kuminga.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 1:24 AMLakers reportedly have sign-and-trade offer on the table for ex-Warriors champion Jonathan Kuminga
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of two suitors for Jonathan Kuminga. They put another trade proposal on the table for Jonathan Kuminga.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:31 AMLakers get brutal sign-and-trade update for ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga
The Los Angeles Lakers have been pursuing Jonathan Kuminga for some time now. It seems like nothing good is coming out of the process.
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