{
  "id": 3618626,
  "title": "BREAKING: Jonathan Kuminga Joins Loaded Timberwolves Starting Five After Stunning $13M Agreement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/breaking-jonathan-kuminga-joins-loaded-timberwolves-starting-five",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T23:46:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/breaking-jonathan-kuminga-joins-loaded-234637341.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jonathan Kuminga has finalized a two-year, $13 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, securing a coveted starting position alongside LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and Jaden McDaniels. The young forward, who was an unrestricted free agent, chose the Timberwolves over offers from the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers, and Atlanta Hawks. Kuminga's decision was primarily influenced by the Lakers' offer of a three-year, $12 million deal, which would have provided him with a higher annual salary. Team president Tim Connelly and head coach Chris Finch met with Kuminga to discuss his potential wing role, further emphasizing the Timberwolves' commitment to the young player. Kuminga's tenure with the Timberwolves marks a significant step in his career, as he seeks to establish himself as a key contributor on a competitive roster.",
  "summary": "Jonathan Kuminga is no longer a free agent after he signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Kuminga’s deal with the Timberwolves includes a player option in the final year and a guaranteed starting spot alongside LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels. [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "Jonathan Kuminga signs $13M, 2-year deal with Timberwolves",
    "Joins Ball, Edwards, Gobert, McDaniels in starting lineup",
    "Chose Timberwolves over Lakers' $12M, 3-year offer"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}