Hawks Reportedly Interested In Kuminga-Vanderbilt Sign-And-Trade
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Key Points:
- The Atlanta Hawks are interested in a sign-and-trade deal with the Los Angeles Lakers involving Jonathan Kuminga for Jarred Vanderbilt and a first-round pick swap in 2032, according to a source.
- The Lakers' ability to include a first-round pick in the trade is limited after trading picks to Utah, making a sign-and-trade the most viable option to offer Kuminga a larger contract beyond the minimum salary.
- The Lakers have reportedly considered a two-year, $20 million offer for Kuminga but would need to propose at least a three-year deal for a sign-and-trade, while Vanderbilt has two years left on his $48 million extension.
- Cleveland Cavaliers have shown interest in Kuminga, potentially reuniting him with coach Kenny Atkinson, but their free agency moves are paused pending LeBron James' decision on his next team.
- The Lakers are actively seeking versatile wings with size and defense, exploring other free agents like Ziaire Williams, Bruce Brown, Matisse Thybulle, and Ochai Agbaji if they cannot secure Kuminga.
