Lakers Target Jonathan Kuminga for Roster Enhancement
WHO:
NY Post - The Lakers are targeting Jonathan Kuminga.
NBC Sports - Jonathan Kuminga is a player the Lakers are interested in acquiring.
WHAT:
Hoops Rumors - The Hawks are interested in a sign-and-trade sending Jonathan Kuminga to the Lakers in exchange for Jarred Vanderbilt and a first-round pick swap with L.A. in 2032.
Hoops Rumors - The Lakers are currently limited to a minimum-salary offer for Kuminga after remaking their roster and are considering a sign-and-trade as a realistic path to offer him a larger contract.
Hoops Rumors - The Lakers are willing to part with Vanderbilt and other players to upgrade their roster.
Hoops Rumors - Vanderbilt has two seasons remaining on a four-year, $48 million extension he signed in 2023, making $12.4 million next season with a $13.3 million player option for 2027/28.
NY Post - The Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga are working towards an agreement but remain apart on the financial terms.
NBC Sports - The Lakers have one open roster spot they are considering filling with Jonathan Kuminga.
NBC Sports - The Lakers overpaid for center Walker Kessler, who needs to stay healthy.
NBC Sports - The Lakers re-signed Austin Reaves to be the secondary shot creator next to Luka Doncic.
NBC Sports - The Lakers added Quentin Grimes as a good two-way wing player.
NY Post - Jonathan Kuminga wants to be a Laker.
NBC Sports - The Lakers are considering a two-year, $20-million deal for Jonathan Kuminga.
NBC Sports - Kuminga averaged 12.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game last season, shooting 33.3% from 3-point range.
WHERE:
NY Post - The discussions are taking place in Las Vegas.
NBC Sports - The Lakers are based in Los Angeles.
WHEN:
NBC Sports - The Lakers are looking to finalize their roster for the upcoming season.
WHY:
Hoops Rumors - The Cavaliers' pursuit of free agents, including Kuminga, is on hold as they await the decision of LeBron James regarding his next season's team.
NBC Sports - The Cavaliers are waiting on the situation with LeBron James before moving on to Jonathan Kuminga.
NBC Sports - The Lakers are looking for an athletic wing player to start at small forward.
NBC Sports - The Cavaliers have expressed interest in Kuminga but are waiting on the situation with LeBron James.
HOW:
NBC Sports - The Lakers have remade their roster this offseason, adding players they see as better fits around Luka Doncic’s style.
(UPDATED July 9, 2026 08:08 UTC)
The Hawks are exploring a sign-and-trade deal that would send Jonathan Kuminga to the Lakers in exchange for Jarred Vanderbilt and a first-round pick swap in 2032. Meanwhile, the Lakers, currently limited to a minimum-salary offer for Kuminga after reshaping their roster, are considering this trade as a way to secure a larger contract for him while being open to parting with Vanderbilt and other players to enhance their lineup. This potential move comes as the Cavaliers' efforts to sign free agents, including Kuminga, are on hold as they await LeBron James' decision about his team for the upcoming season.
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(UPDATED July 9, 2026 04:18 UTC)
The Lakers are currently in discussions with Jonathan Kuminga, but they have yet to agree on financial terms as they look to fill their open roster spot. In addition, the team has re-signed Austin Reaves to support Luka Doncic as a secondary shot creator and added Quentin Grimes as a valuable two-way wing player, while also navigating the situation with center Walker Kessler, who they overpaid for and needs to maintain his health. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are holding off on any decisions regarding Kuminga until they have clarity on LeBron James's situation.
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(UPDATED July 9, 2026 01:30 UTC)
The Lakers are actively pursuing Jonathan Kuminga, who has expressed a strong desire to join the team. They are considering a two-year, $20 million deal for him, as they look to finalize their roster for the upcoming season in Las Vegas. Last season, Kuminga averaged 12.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, and the Lakers are seeking an athletic wing player to fill the small forward position.