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Timberwolves sign Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers miss out on free agent target

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:32 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Timberwolves sign Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers miss out on free agent target
Summary

The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year deal, including a player option. This decision comes after the Los Angeles Lakers were favored to acquire the former Golden State Warriors player. The Lakers had been pursuing Kuminga for over two months, attempting to finalize a sign-and-trade with the Atlanta Hawks. Ultimately, Kuminga chose the Timberwolves as the team he believes offers the best potential for success. His addition is expected to strengthen Minnesota's competitiveness in the upcoming season.

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What We Know
  • •Kuminga signs with Timberwolves after delayed negotiations with Lakers
  • •Timberwolves' deal includes a player option for Kuminga
  • •Lakers had been targeting Kuminga for over two months
  • •Los Angeles worked on a sign-and-trade with the Hawks
  • •Kuminga's decision is seen as a setback for the Lakers' offseason strategy
Latest Updates
  • 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers reportedly outbid by Timberwolves for $48M ex-warriors NBA champion in free agency bust
What they're saying
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The Los Angeles Lakers missed out on their biggest free agent target of the summer. The loss in the free agency battle means that they are in some big trouble.

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Atlanta HawksCleveland CavaliersGolden State WarriorsLos Angeles LakersMinnesota TimberwolvesNBABasketball

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