Timberwolves Agree to Deal with Jonathan Kuminga to Fill Power Forward Void, AP Source Says
Kuminga chose a shorter deal that gives him a player option and a chance to start on a contender, despite a richer Lakers offer.
- On Wednesday, free agent Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves that includes a player option for the second season, ESPN and his agent Aaron Turner confirmed.
- Minnesota president Tim Connelly and Anthony Edwards led a monthlong recruiting push that convinced Kuminga to reject a richer, three-year offer from the Los Angeles Lakers worth more than $12 million annually.
- To finalize the signing under NBA cap rules, the Timberwolves must trade or waive Josh Green by Saturday to remain below the second apron, league sources said.
- Kuminga will start alongside Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert on the Western Conference contender, addressing Minnesota's critical need for size at power forward.
- By accepting a two-year deal with a player option instead of three guaranteed seasons, Kuminga retains control to re-enter free agency next summer if he elevates his stock in Minnesota's system.
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The Los Angeles Lakers basketball players were left empty-handed, Jonathan Kuminga signed a contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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