{"id":203383,"date":"2026-07-02T12:28:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=203383"},"modified":"2026-07-02T12:28:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:28:37","slug":"jonathan-kuminga-fa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/07\/02\/jonathan-kuminga-fa\/","title":{"rendered":"Two New Teams Emerge As Potential Suitors For Jonathan Kuminga"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Day 1 of NBA free agency was wild to say the least. And some of the wildest moves weren&#8217;t on the open market, but rather via trades.<\/p>\n<h2>Jonathan Kuminga Has Free Agency Options. Could He Be Close To Finding A New Home?<\/h2>\n<p>While there has already been an incredible amount of movement, there is still a lot of free-agent maneuvering to do. According to NBA Insider Jake Fischer,\u00a0 <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kuminjo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonathan Kuminga<\/a> could be close to finding a new home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"max-width: px\"><smartframe-embed class=\"smartframe_wp_element\" customer-id=\"b0c95bc04383cef69c6b47df872135cf\" image-id=\"WmOBiVT29QlU\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 3840px; aspect-ratio: 3840\/2560;\" ><\/smartframe-embed><\/p>\n<h2>Jonathan Kuminga Heading To Milwaukee?<\/h2>\n<p>It appears that Kuminga will be moving to his third team in less than six months. Fischer said that &#8220;Milwaukee is looming as a destination&#8221; for the 23-year-old forward.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Milwaukee Bucks are looming as a potential destination for Jonathan Kuminga, per <a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JakeLFischer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@JakeLFischer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Via <a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BleacherReport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@BleacherReport<\/a> ) <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9n2rY3XK54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/9n2rY3XK54<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) <a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheDunkCentral\/status\/2072437492704301367?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 1, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Kuminga hit the open market on Monday when Atlanta decided to decline his $24.3 million club option. Kuminga played fairly well after the Hawks acquired him from Golden State at the trade deadline. In 16 games, he averaged 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists with shooting splits of 47.6\/ 34.6\/70.2.<\/p>\n<p>Kuminga also had a couple of big games in the Hawks&#8217; first-round series against the New York Knicks. While Kuminga scored in double figures in five of the six games against the Knicks, he struggled with efficiency. Kuminga was only 5 of 24 from the 3-point line (20.7%).<\/p>\n<p>Kuminga is an athletic 6-7 wing who is at his best getting downhill and putting pressure on the rim. However, consistency has been a huge issue for him on both ends of the court. Shooting is also an issue for Kuminga, though he has improved throughout his career.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/bucks\/\" target=\"_self\">Milwaukkee<\/a> is going through a rebuild and is looking for young talent so that Kuminga would be an interesting fit as a high-upside two-way wing.\u00a0 The Bucks re-upped with <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/diengou01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ousmane Dieng<\/a> on a three-year, $17.5 million deal on Tuesday and signed <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/markobo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bogolijub Markovic<\/a>, who was the Bucks&#8217; second-round selection last year, to a four-year, $9.25 million deal yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>The Bucks have 17 players under contract, not including No. 10 pick <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/burribr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brayden Burries<\/a> and No. 13 selection <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/a\/amentna01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nate Ament<\/a>, So, the Bucks have decisions to make. <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/t\/turnemy01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Myles Turner<\/a>,<a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/herroty01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Tyler Herro,<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kuzmaky01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Kuzma<\/a> have been floated as trade candidates. It also has been rumored that teams are interested in <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wareke01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kel&#8217;el Ware<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Milwaukee Isn&#8217;t the Only Team Interested In Kuminga<\/h4>\n<p>The Bucks are not the only team interested in Kuminga. Sacramento is believed to be interested, though there are conflicting reports about their intentions.<\/p>\n<p>Sacramento has been pretty quiet this offseason despite shopping <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/sabondo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Domantas Sabonis<\/a> and<a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lavinza01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Zach LaVine<\/a>. The Kings did move<a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/cartede02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Devin Carter<\/a> to Atlanta a few days ago and re-signed <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/a\/achiupr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Precious Achiuwa<\/a> to a two-year $11.5 million pact. They did sign <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mogbojo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonathan Mogbo<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/f\/flaglad01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adam Flagler<\/a> to two-way deals yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>The Kings have 12 players under contract, including 2026 first-round picks<a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/darius-acuff-jr-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Darius Acuff Jr.<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/k\/karabal01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Karaban.<\/a> The Kings are over the first apron with about $213 million in committed salary. However, in the worst-case scenario, the Kings can save cap space by waiving <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/derozde01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DeMar DeRozan<\/a> and stretching his $10 million guaranteed salary.<\/p>\n<p>If the Kings were to waive DeRozan, then Kuminga would be a solid fit to replace him. Kuminga can create for himself, and his addition would be able to lighten the load on the remaining Kings. The Kings only have the MLE taxpayer ($6.06 million).<\/p>\n<h3>Los Angeles Lakers<\/h3>\n<p>Additionally, The Athletic&#8217;s Dan Woike said the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/lakers\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> are considering getting into the fray as they seek a young wing to bolster their perimeter defense.<\/p>\n<p><span>&#8220;A high-upside swing receiving significant consideration, per league sources, is former Golden State Warrior and Atlanta Hawk Jonathan Kuminga,&#8221; <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7415227\/2026\/07\/01\/lakers-luka-doncic-post-lebron-james-offseason-moves\/?unlocked_article_code=1.ulA.XFVM.Ju5tuOr5QIUD\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Woike wrote last night.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Lakers were very active yesterday. The Lakers spent $262 million to acquire <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kesslwa01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Walker Kessler<\/a> (via sign-and-trade), <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/sextoco01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Collin Sexton<\/a>, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/grimequ01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quentin Grimes<\/a>, and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mamuksa01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sandro Mamukelashvili.<\/a> They have two open roster spots and are about $8 million below the luxury tax threshold.<\/p>\n<p>LA could use another perimeter defender, and Kuminga is exactly the type of player the Lakers need (athletic with switchability). Also, with their recent additions, they can take a big swing. The Lakers only have a $9.3 million room exception to offer.<\/p>\n<p>The Lakers could also be interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/06\/28\/rui-hachimura-interest\/\" target=\"_self\">reuniting with free agent<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hachiru01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rui Hachimura<\/a>. Hachimura has spent the past three-and-a-half years with the Lakers and was terrific in the playoffs. He is expected to get a raise from the $18.3 million that he made last season.<\/p>\n<p><span>&#8220;That Hachimura remains unsigned caused several league sources to wonder whether the Lakers are planning some sort of trade or using the stretch provision on perhaps\u00a0<\/span>Jarred Vanderbilt<span>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span>Deandre Ayton<span>\u00a0to be able to offer Hachimura more,&#8221; <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nba\/story\/_\/id\/49239780\/los-angeles-lakers-overall-biggest-questions-lebron-james-luka-doncic-walker-kessler-nba-free-agency-offseason\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ESPN&#8217;s Dave McMeniman said<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Photo Credit: Brett Davis, Imagn Images via Reuters Connect<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Day 1 of NBA free agency was wild to say the least. And some of the wildest moves weren&#8217;t on the open market, but rather via trades. 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