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Jonathan Kuminga signs two-year deal with Timberwolves

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Forward Jonathan Kuminga has signed a two-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, valued between $12.4 million and $13 million. The deal includes a player option for the second season, allowing the 23-year-old to re-enter free agency in ~~2027 to pursue a larger contract if his performance warrants it.~~ 2027. Kuminga reached unrestricted free agency after the Atlanta Hawks declined his $24.3 million team option. During negotiations, the Cleveland Cavaliers appeared to move away from pursuing him, and while the Los Angeles Lakers offered a longer three-year deal exceeding $12 million annually, Kuminga reportedly prioritized a clearer path to a starting role and a better developmental fit in Minnesota. Interest was also noted from the Chicago Bulls and Portland Trail Blazers. The Timberwolves intend to use Kuminga to address frontcourt vacancies left by Julius Randle and Naz Reid. Analysts describe the signing as a “low-cost, high-impact move” that provides defensive versatility and a strong finishing presence, though questions remain regarding his outside shooting. He is expected to compete for a starting position alongside Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert. Following his tenure with the Hawks, Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner, ~~claimed~~ has defended the ~~forward~~ player’s recent performance, claiming Kuminga was the ~~team’s~~ Atlanta Hawks’ “most impactful player” during the second half of the ~~season, citing~~ season based on net rating and on/off statistics. During his 16 regular-season games in Atlanta, Kuminga averaged 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists, later increasing his scoring average to 13.7 points per game during the playoffs. These claims have sparked debate within the NBA. Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green criticized Turner’s public commentary, suggesting that the agent’s explanations regarding Kuminga’s financial decisions—specifically choosing the Minnesota deal over a previous $75.2 million, three-year offer from the Warriors—are intended to benefit the agent’s future clients. Green characterized such public discourse as “counterproductive” to Kuminga’s interests. The Timberwolves intend to use Kuminga to address frontcourt vacancies left by Julius Randle and Naz Reid. He is expected to compete for a starting position alongside Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert.

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