{
  "id": 4027821,
  "title": "Draymond Green Raises Big Concern Over Jonathan Kuminga's Timberwolves Move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/draymond-green-raises-big-concern-over-jonathan-kumingas-timberwolves",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T20:07:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/draymond-green-raises-big-concern-over-jonathan-kumingas-timberwolves-move-12382248"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Draymond Green, a former teammate of Jonathan Kuminga, has expressed concern over the Minnesota Timberwolves' decision to sign the 23-year-old former Golden State Warriors star. Kuminga joined the Timberwolves last offseason after being traded from the Atlanta Hawks, signing a two-year contract worth $12.4 million. Green warned that Kuminga may face difficulties if the Timberwolves' starting lineup struggles, as a $6.5 million salary in the NBA often equates to a bench role. Green compared Kuminga's situation to that of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who has an elite contract despite facing pressure from younger players. Minnesota remains a playoff contender, thanks to its elite star Anthony Edwards and recent acquisition of LaMelo Ball, who bolstered the backcourt. Kuminga's move could provide him with a significant starting role, as he started in 46 games during his final season with the Warriors and averaged a career-high 16.1 points per game.",
  "summary": "Draymond Green expressed his main concern about former teammate Jonathan Kuminga's deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves.",
  "key_points": [
    "Draymond Green worries about Jonathan Kuminga's role in Timberwolves.",
    "Kuminga signed 2-year $12.4M contract with Timberwolves last offseason.",
    "Green's comment compares Kuminga to Cleveland Browns' Deshaun Watson."
  ],
  "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."
}