Jonathan Kuminga, Timberwolves agree to 2-year deal: Sources
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, filling their need at power forward and securing a starting lineup spot despite potentially higher offers elsewhere.
- The Timberwolves aggressively pursued Kuminga throughout the summer, with key involvement from team president Tim Connelly, star player Anthony Edwards, and the new ownership group led by Marc Stad and Alex Rodriguez.
- To accommodate Kuminga's contract under the salary cap, Minnesota is expected to trade or waive veteran Josh Green, who earns $14.6 million, to free up the necessary space.
- Kuminga, the No. 7 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, spent four and a half seasons with the Golden State Warriors before a midseason trade to the Atlanta Hawks, where he averaged 12.3 points in limited play before the Hawks declined his team option.
- At 23 years old, Kuminga aims to prove his consistency and potential alongside Minnesota’s young core, with hopes of contributing to a deep playoff run in the Western Conference.
