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A-Rod, Multiple Wolves Players Involved In Recruiting Kuminga

Although LeBron James was the Timberwolves‘ first choice to fill their hole at power forward this summer, the team spent much of the summer recruiting free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga to Minnesota, viewing him as the top option available in free agency once James was off the board, according to Jon Krawczynski and Sam Amick of The Athletic.

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Revisiting Atlanta's Decision to Trade Kristaps Porzingis for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield

The Jonathan Kuminga free agency has officially wrapped. While they were not the first team mentioned when Kuminga's team option was declined by Atlanta, Minnesota emerged over the past couple of weeks as a team that made sense for him, even though they could not offer him the kind of money or contract length that he reportedly wanted.

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Rams jump Seahawks for top spot in NFL roster rankings; previewing 2026 Tour Championship · CBSSports.com

Jonathan Kuminga reportedly signs with Timberwolves, choosing short-term deal over more lucrative Lakers offer · CBSSports.com

Kuminga joining Wolves on 2-year, $12.4M deal · ESPN

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Real reason why Jonathan Kuminga ignored a bigger contract from Lakers to join Timberwolves

Jonathan Kuminga is finally off the free-agent board, signing a two-year, $12.4 million deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kuminga had a long list of suitors hoping to land him at a discount, with teams like the Lakers, Bulls, and others all linked to him during his two months as a free agent.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 26

Jonathan Kuminga made bold gamble that could haunt his career

After months of speculation, Jonathan Kuminga and his camp finally settled on a landing spot. As reported, the athletic forward has signed a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, spurning a larger and longer offer from the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Report: Jonathan Kuminga agrees to 2-year, $12.4M deal with Timberwolves

Free agent swingman Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN reported Wednesday. Kuminga chose Minnesota over the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 27

Jonathan Kuminga finally getting realistic about his value leads to best-case scenario

Jonathan Kuminga wanted $35M per season in an extension from the Golden State Warriors. He's finally getting realistic about his value.

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Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Wire / August 26

Jonathan Kuminga agrees to two-year deal with Timberwolves

So much for the Lakers. Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Timberwolves, agent Aaron Turner told ESPN. The deal includes a player option.

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Jonathan Kuminga Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Timberwolves

Free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga will sign a two-year, $13MM contract with the Timberwolves, agent Aaron Turner tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 26

What Does the Atlanta Hawks Worst-Case Scenario For 2026-2027 Look Like?

The Atlanta Hawks are not mentioned among the top contenders in the Eastern Conference, but there is an expectation that the team is going to be back in the playoffs after the offseason that they have had.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 26

Crafting A Four-Team Blockbuster Trade That Allows Atlanta to Dump Salary and Solve Its Roster Crunch

Trades this late in the offseason are rare, but not impossible. While most of the major moves of the offseason have already occurred, several teams across the NBA have roster crunches they have to solve.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 26