Tag: Jonathan Kuminga

Jonathan Kuminga Seeking $20 Million Per Year as Lakers Pursuit Faces Major Financial Hurdle

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers’ pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga may ultimately come down to one thing: money. According to Lakers insider Jovan Buha, speaking on The Herd, Kuminga is seeking a contract worth approximately $20 million per season. That asking price has emerged as one of the biggest obstacles in negotiations as Los Angeles continues to explore ways to acquire the talented forward. Kuminga, 23, remains one of the NBA’s most intriguing young players thanks to his elite athleticism, positional versatility, and two-way potential. While his role fluctuated at times with…

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Lakers Continue Pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga as Potential Starting Forward

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing their pursuit of forward Jonathan Kuminga, with the team viewing the former lottery pick as a potential starting forward, according to Shams Charania.   Kuminga has emerged as one of Los Angeles’ top targets as the franchise continues reshaping its roster around Luka Dončić. The Lakers are reportedly looking for athleticism, size, and two-way versatility on the wing — areas where Kuminga could immediately help.   The 23-year-old forward brings a combination of explosiveness, defensive versatility, and scoring upside. Last season, Kuminga averaged 12.2…

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Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga Share Mutual Interest in Free Agency

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers and unrestricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga have mutual interest in a deal, according to Jovan Buha. Buha reports that Los Angeles continues to work behind the scenes in an effort to secure Kuminga’s commitment as the franchise looks to strengthen its wing rotation for the 2026-27 season. Kuminga enters free agency as one of the more intriguing forwards on the market after the Atlanta Hawks declined to pick up his option, making him an unrestricted free agent. That gives the Lakers the opportunity to negotiate directly…

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