Every Team Might Call Jonathan Kuminga Next Summer

Top Free Agents in 2026

Right now, some of the top free agents that might hit the open market in 2026 include Austin Reaves from the Los Angeles Lakers, Norman Powell from the Miami Heat, Anfernee Simmons from the Boston Celtics, John Collins from the Los Angeles Clippers, Coby White from the Chicago Bulls, Bennedict Mathurin from the Indiana Pacers, and Dyson Daniels from the Atlanta Hawks. Out of those, Daniels is the only one currently negotiating with the Hawks about an extension. The Bulls cannot offer White what he wants, and the Pacers will wait to see how Mathurin develops before committing to a long-term deal.

There will be names like LeBron James and Kevin Durant, too. However, speaking about players that are either young, waiting for the first contract, or veterans in their prime, that is the list of players who will compete with Kuminga.

Realistically, Reaves might re-sign with the Lakers, leaving Mathurin, White, and Simmons as his biggest competitors. In such a market, Kuminga can get a lucrative deal that makes him the centerpiece of the team.

How Much Does Jonathan Kuminga Want in Free Agency?

Recently, Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner, spoke with The Hoop Collective about Jonathan Kuminga’s free agency situation. In the podcast, he talked about a number that Kuminga feels comfortable with, mentioning two specific contracts, Jalen Johnson and Jalen Green. Both will earn $30 million plus for the next three years. Green got a two-plus-one deal, with the third year a player option.

However, in the same podcast, Turner talked about how he and Jonathan understand that due to the second apron rules, the Warriors cannot offer that much money, which is why they are looking for a player option. They believe Kuminga is leaving money on the table upfront, and they want something on the back of the deal that will help him get a more lucrative deal sooner.

Turner also mentioned that there are benefits of signing the qualifying offer, which is the last resort for Kuminga if the two sides do not strike a deal by October 1st. And as the 2026 free agency shows, Kuminga would be among the most coveted players next summer if he is on the market. The two teams that wanted him in a sign-and-trade this summer, the Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings, will not have cap space next summer.