What happened: Jonathan Kuminga is excited about sharing the floor with LaMelo Ball in Minnesota. The enthusiasm follows the Timberwolves finalizing Kuminga’s offseason arrival.
Why it matters: The pairing adds a new frontcourt piece to Minnesota’s reworked 2026-27 roster. Ball and Kuminga will enter the season as prominent additions to the Timberwolves’ lineup.
By the numbers: Contract: two years, $13 million; signing official Sept. 6.
What to watch: The next checkpoint is how the pairing looks when Minnesota opens the 2026-27 season.