Jonathan Kuminga picked the Timberwolves for the on-court fit and the genuine connection he felt
- On Thursday, Jonathan Kuminga was officially introduced as a Minnesota Timberwolves member after signing a two-year, $12.4 million contract in late August.
- The 23-year-old forward became a free agent after the Atlanta Hawks declined his $24.3 million team option for 2026-27, following his earlier trade from the Golden State Warriors.
- Multiple franchises tabled formal offers to Kuminga, including the Chicago Bulls, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Lakers, who reportedly offered $12 million-plus annually over three years.
- Joining the Wolves, Kuminga expects significant playing time alongside Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels, a role created by the trades of Julius Randle and Naz Reid.
- Seeking defensive improvement, Kuminga aims to learn from teammates Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards, stating, "I think I fit well with this culture.
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NBA: Jonathan Kuminga picked Timberwolves for genuine connection
MINNEAPOLIS— Jonathan Kuminga took to heart the hard sell from some of the most important members of the Minnesota Timberwolves to complete their starting lineup and help them chase an NBA championship. The on-court fit was there, of course. The chance to join a winner was, too. But the extra efforts and meaningful connections by the Timberwolves with the 23-year-old Kuminga made his decision about where to play this season clear, even if he cou…
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Two weeks ago, Lakers fans were quoting Kobe Bryant back at Jonathan Kuminga after he snubbed Los Angeles for a two-year deal in Minnesota. Now, in his very first press conference as a Timberwolf, Kuminga has managed to stir up a second controversy, and this time, the target isn’t the Lakers front office. It’s Stephen […]
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga teamed up with a couple legendary point guards in Stephen Curry and Chris Paul during his time with the Golden State Warriors, and he'll now play with another talented floor general in LaMelo Ball.
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