Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year deal worth around 13 million dollars with the Minnesota Timberwolves, including a player option for the 2027-28 season that keeps the path to free agency open as early as next summer, choosing short-term flexibility over a longer, more lucrative offer, a development outlined by CBS Sports — NBA and Piratas del Basket after a prolonged stalemate in NBA free agency.
Short-term structure built for next summer
The forward, who had been seeking a salary in the 25 to 30 million range, settles for an average of about 6.5 million per season to regain control of his future. With the player option for year two, he could decline the option and return to unrestricted free agency if his performance lifts his market in Minnesota.
Minnesota adds versatility as Lakers miss out
The Timberwolves, built around Anthony Edwards alongside defensive anchors Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels, add wing versatility for a role as a third or fourth offensive option. The choice follows a three-year offer worth more than 12 million per season from the Los Angeles Lakers, which included a starting role, with interest also linked to Chicago and Portland.
