What happened: Kurt Helin says Jonathan Kuminga is interested in starting at power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers. An earlier trade construction involved a $12.4 million salary.

Why it matters: With Peyton Watson headed to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kuminga’s alternatives have narrowed to Los Angeles and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The renewed talks extend the Lakers’ offseason pursuit of Kuminga.

What to watch: Contract terms and the Atlanta Hawks’ return remain the next hurdles before training camps open in late September.