What happened: Keith Smith said reported offers for Jonathan Kuminga include less than $8 million from Cleveland and two years, $20 million from Los Angeles. Barry Jackson reported Miami is also maintaining contact with DeMar DeRozan and Bradley Beal.
Why it matters: A sign-and-trade requires a three-year contract, conflicting with Kuminga's preference for a one-year deal if he accepts a lower salary. Dallas faces no financial pressure to release Thompson, making a trade or substantial buyout concession the likelier path to Miami.
By the numbers: Atlanta declined Kuminga's $24.3 million option, while the Lakers' reported offer averages $10 million annually. Jarred Vanderbilt earns $12.4 million this season and holds a $13.3 million player option for 2027-28.
What to watch: Watch whether Kuminga accepts a short contract or agrees to the three-year structure needed for a sign-and-trade. Miami's next move hinges on whether Dallas trades Thompson or negotiates a buyout.