RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Jonathan Kuminga's free agency has turned into one of the longest-running storylines of the NBA offseason, and somehow, here we are again.
For the second straight summer, the talented forward finds himself waiting for the right deal to come together. The interest is clearly there, but the final piece has been harder to find than anyone expected.
The Los Angeles Lakers were among the teams that made an early push, meeting with Kuminga shortly after free agency opened. Los Angeles saw an opportunity to add athleticism and size on the wing, offering a bigger role on a team trying to compete at the highest level.
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That opportunity was appealing, but the details of a potential sign-and-trade never fully lined up. The contract, the money and the players involved in a possible deal with Atlanta all created hurdles, and talks have remained quiet in recent weeks.
That doesn't mean the interest has disappeared. Teams continue to check in on Kuminga, especially those looking for a young wing who can contribute right away while still having room to grow. The Cavaliers and Timberwolves both make sense as potential landing spots, with each team looking for more athleticism and versatility around their current cores.
The tricky part is finding the offer that's right. Kuminga is in an interesting position. He has shown flashes of the player many believed he could become when Golden State drafted him, but teams are also weighing how much they want to commit long term. Shorter deals could allow him to return to the market sooner, but finding the right fit remains the priority.
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At this point, patience seems to be the theme of Kuminga's summer. The talent isn't the question. The interest isn't the question. It's simply about whether a team is willing to make the kind of move that finally gets this offseason moving.
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