Jonathan Kuminga Picked the Timberwolves for the on-Court Fit and the Genuine Connection He Felt
Kuminga said Minnesota’s young roster and winning culture made the two-year deal an easy choice after several teams, including the Lakers, made offers.
- 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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Lakers Get Strong Message as Jonathan Kuminga Seemingly Takes Shot
Many Los Angeles Lakers fans now (the word mom and dad told us never to use) Jonathan Kuminga after he kept them waiting for nearly two months just to sign with those stinkin’, no-good-for-nothing Minnesota Timberwolves.Lakers fans probably don’t want to hear about him anymore, but Kuminga did say something that’ll surely raise eyebrows — […]
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Jonathan Kuminga picked the Timberwolves for the on-court fit and the genuine connection he felt
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — 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.
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Jonathan Kuminga took very seriously the intense work of convincing some of the most important members of the Timberwolves of Minnesota to complete their titular quintet and help them pursue an NBA championship.
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