The Minnesota Timberwolves have reached an agreement with forward Jonathan Kuminga to address their frontcourt needs. According to sources, the two-year contract is valued at $12.4 million and includes a player option for the second year, providing Kuminga with flexibility in his career path. The 23-year-old was the seventh overall pick in the 2021 draft.
Kuminga joins the Timberwolves after the team made significant roster moves this offseason, including trading away Julius Randle and Naz Reid to acquire point guard LaMelo Ball. The forward previously spent time with both the Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks, where he struggled to secure consistent playing time despite showing promise during the 2023-24 season.
With the Warriors, Kuminga averaged 16.1 points per game last season, marking a career high. However, he fell out of the rotation and appeared in only seven of the team’s final 38 games. The forward brings solid shooting mechanics to Minnesota, boasting a 50.2% field goal percentage across his NBA career while averaging 12.5 points per game.
The addition creates an interesting offensive dynamic for Minnesota, as the team must balance shot opportunities among Kuminga, fellow forward Jaden McDaniels, Ball, and star Anthony Edwards. The move signals the Timberwolves’ commitment to competing in a competitive Western Conference.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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