What happened: Kuminga is slated to start with Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert. The agreement completes Minnesota's monthlong pursuit of the forward.
Why it matters: The starting role places Kuminga in a five-man group built to contend in the West. The short term gives him an early route back to free agency while preserving Minnesota's flexibility.
By the numbers: The contract averages $6.5 million per season and
What to watch: Attention turns to how Minnesota distributes touches across its reshaped starting lineup.