Smith: Hawks ready for Kuminga sign-and-trade; player terms hold it up

Vanderbilt and a 2032 pick swap form Atlanta's return.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 271 min read

What happened: Keith Smith says Atlanta is prepared to send Jonathan Kuminga to Los Angeles for Jarred Vanderbilt and draft compensation. The discussed draft asset is a 2032 first-round pick swap.

Why it matters: The pick swap is the Lakers' lone tradable first-round option this summer. Atlanta would also take on the two remaining years of Vanderbilt's contract.

By the numbers: Kuminga has sought $20 million to $23 million through a sign-and-trade. Vanderbilt has two years and $25.7 million remaining on his contract.

What to watch: Watch whether the sides converge on Kuminga's salary and contract length before either club can finalize the transaction.

Sources

r/lakers 2026-07-27T06:24:55.257081+00:00

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