Kuminga turns down longer Lakers offer for Minnesota deal

$13 million pact can reopen his market next summer

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

Jonathan Kuminga is joining the Timberwolves with an expectation he will slide into a vacant frontcourt starting spot an Via @anthonyVslater on X

What happened: Jonathan Kuminga is expected to fill the Minnesota Timberwolves' vacant frontcourt starting spot. His two-year contract includes a player option for the second season.

Why it matters: The option gives Kuminga control over whether to return for 2027-28. Minnesota adds a projected starter on a short commitment entering the 2026-27 season.

By the numbers: The $13 million contract averages $6.5 million per season. The player option could return Kuminga to the market after one year.

What to watch: Training camp will show how Minnesota deploys Kuminga in its reworked frontcourt. His next contract decision could come in summer 2027.

Sources

@anthonyVslater 2026-08-30T03:06:54.247347+00:00

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