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Hawks Decline Jonathan Kuminga’s Player Option for 2026, Report Says
The move creates payroll flexibility for Atlanta, making the 23-year-old an unrestricted free agent after his February trade from Golden State.
- On Monday, the Atlanta Hawks declined forward Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million team option for the 2026-27 season, making the 23-year-old an unrestricted free agent.
- General manager Onsi Saleh sought to create financial flexibility, as the team's $153.1 million payroll makes Kuminga's $24.3 million option—roughly 14.7% of the salary cap—cost-prohibitive for a non-starter.
- During his 18 games in Atlanta, Kuminga showed defensive value with a +17.1 rating, but his shooting inconsistency and 12.3 point average left his role in question.
- Kuminga now hits the open market, with ESPN reporter Marc J. Spears reporting interest from the Sacramento Kings, though the Hawks may attempt to re-sign him on a team-friendly deal.
- Facing a thin market for forwards this summer, Atlanta may prioritize internal options alongside Jalen Johnson or pursue external targets like Dean Wade or Tobias Harris for better roster fits.
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Apr 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) warms up before the game between the Golden State Warriors and the LA Clippers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images Fans believe a certain Western Conference coach may be feeling vindicated after hearing the latest news about Jonathan Kuminga. Several reporters confirmed Monday that the Atlanta Hawks were declining the $24.…
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