NBA free agency rumor 2026: Lakers are actively pursuing former Hawks forward after failed $20 million sign-and-trade talk
Jonathan Kuminga remains an unrestricted free agent after Atlanta declined his team option. The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly offered a two-year, $20 million deal that stalled, per ESPN's Anthony Slater. A sign-and-trade collapsed over Jared Vanderbilt's 2027-28 salary. Cleveland looms as a wildcard tied to LeBron James's decision. Los Angeles has since signed Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams.
Jonathan Kuminga remains an unrestricted free agent after Atlanta declined his team option. The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly offered a two-year, $20 million deal that stalled, per ESPN's Anthony Slater. A sign-and-trade collapsed over Jared Vanderbilt's 2027-28 salary. Cleveland looms as a wildcard tied to LeBron James's decision. Los Angeles has since signed Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams.
