Timberwolves agree to deal with Jonathan Kuminga to fill power forward void, AP source says
ESPN reported that Kuminga's contract includes a player option for the second season, which would give the seventh overall pick from the 2021 draft an opportunity to hit the free agent market in a year. Kuminga will fill an obvious need in the frontcourt for the Timberwolves, who traded Julius Randle and Naz Reid as part of their offseason acquisition of point guard LaMelo Ball. Kuminga, who will…
The Minnesota Timberwolves have reached a deal with power forward Jonathan Kuminga, according to a confidential source. The two-year, $12.4 million contract was finalized on Wednesday. The agreement remains unconfirmed by the team, but ESPN reported that Kuminga's deal includes a player option for the second season, which could allow the top overall pick from the 2021 draft to explore the free agent market next year.
Kuminga, who will be 24 on October 6, provided a career-high 16.1 points per game during the 2023-24 season with the Golden State Warriors. He was drafted by the Warriors but never found the right role and was eventually traded to the Atlanta Hawks in February. Kuminga's performance declined with the Warriors, as he played just seven of his final 38 games with the team.
With the Timberwolves seeking to bolster their frontcourt, Kuminga is expected to provide a shot-blocking and rebounding presence. He will join a lineup featuring point guard LaMelo Ball and star forward Anthony Edwards. Over his 278 NBA games, Kuminga has averaged 12.5 points and 22.1 minutes, shooting 50.2% from the floor.
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