Hawks To Make Jonathan Kuminga Free Agent
Hoops Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Atlanta Hawks have declined the $24.3 million team option on Jonathan Kuminga for the 2026/27 season, making him an unrestricted free agent.
- Kuminga, 23, was traded to the Hawks from the Golden State Warriors in February 2025 after a stint marked by inconsistent playing time and flashes of potential.
- In 16 games with Atlanta, Kuminga averaged 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 22.1 minutes per game, with increased minutes during the playoffs.
- Declining his option provides the Hawks with greater salary cap flexibility, including access to the full non-taxpayer mid-level exception, while they still retain his Non-Bird rights.
- Despite trade discussions before the option deadline, no deal was deemed favorable, and Kuminga’s unrestricted free agency status now offers him more control over his next contract.
