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Warriors star Draymond Green points out why Jonathan Kuminga’s decision to spurn Lakers ‘gets dicey’

NY Post NBA, Established source22 days agoWNBA logoWNBAUpdated 22 days ago

Jonathan Kuminga decided to bet on himself after he rejected the Lakers and joined forces with the Timberwolves. But he might find out that some risks aren’t worth taking. On “The Draymond Green Show,” Kuminga’s former veteran teammate pointed out why his decision comes with a major risk for his future. “Here’s where things get...

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NBA Insider Lists New Reason Jonathan Kuminga Snubbed Lakers

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source22 days agoWNBA logoWNBA

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to figure out their next move to add another forward before the season starts thanks to missing out on Jonathan Kuminga. Most NBA odds sites listed the Lakers as the top team most likely to sign Kuminga, but he ultimately chose the Minnesota Timberwolves to start for a title […] The post NBA Insider Lists New Reason Jonathan Kuminga Snubbed Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jonathan Kuminga's agent explains decision to pick Wolves over Lakers

Lakers Nation, Established source22 days agoWNBA logoWNBAUpdated 22 days ago

The Jonathan Kuminga free agency saga finally came to an end this week when he signed a two-year, $13 million deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kuminga reportedly turned down a three-year offer from the Lakers starting at $12 million annually to join Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball in Minneapolis. Both teams were in search […]

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Cavs decide on Cam Whitmore’s future with the team

Fear the Sword, Established source22 days agoNBA logoNBA
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Cam Whitmore #1 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 19, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

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Lakers’ top options after LA’s failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga

NY Post NBA, Established source23 days agoNBA logoNBAUpdated 22 days ago

The Lakers’ failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, who is signing a two-year deal with the Timberwolves, has left them with a hole in the frontcourt. And with their payroll $8.1 million from the NBA’s $209 million first-apron threshold, they’re hard-capped for the 2026-27 season. With their roster already having 16 players signed to guaranteed contracts,...

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Lynx news: Napheesa Collier shares eye-opening admission on Olivia Miles

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source23 days agoWNBA logoWNBAUpdated 22 days ago

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has picked up right where she left off since returning from an ankle injury. She missed the first few weeks of the season before making her comeback in late July. Collier’s return only made the Lynx even scarier , with Olivia Miles already running rings around opponents in her rookie year, along with the […] The post Lynx news: Napheesa Collier shares eye-opening admission on Olivia Miles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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These three former UConn women’s players make top 10 in ESPN’s current WNBA player rankings

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source22 days agoWNBA logoWNBA
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Three former UConn women’s basketball players are listed in the top 10 of ESPN’s top 50 WNBA players rankings as the WNBA approaches the break for the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty (No. 3), Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings (No. 5) and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx (No. 7) were all in the top 10 of ESPN’s latest rankings. The list compiled by ESPN ...

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Is A'ja Wilson playing tonight? Aces vs. Tempo injury report

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source22 days agoWNBA logoWNBA

The Las Vegas Aces (26-13) have struggled to keep pace with the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA standings, but A’ja Wilson continues to cruise toward her third straight MVP Award and fifth overall. While Olivia Miles and Caitlin Clark both have compelling cases, the superstar forward is widely regarded as the heavy favorite. […] The post Is A'ja Wilson playing tonight? Aces vs. Tempo injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Deadline Looms For Teams To Stretch 2026/27 Salaries

Hoops Rumors, Established source23 days agoNBA logoNBAUpdated 22 days ago

Saturday, August 29 is the last day that an NBA team will be able to waive a player who has a fully or partially guaranteed salary for 2026/27 and stretch that player’s ’26/27 cap hit across multiple seasons. [RELATED: Hoops Rumors Glossary: Stretch Provision] The stretch provision deadline has historically been August 31, and while […]

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Donte DiVincenzo Remains In Wolves' Plans, 'Quiet Hope' Of Return This Season

RealGM, Established source22 days agoNBA logoNBAUpdated 22 days ago

The Minnesota Timberwolves have no plans to trade Donte DiVincenzo this season as he recovers from his torn Achilles suffered during last year's playoffs. DiVincenzo is on a $12.5 million expiring contract as he enters Year 4 of his four-year, $46.9 million contract signed in 2023 with the New York Knicks. There is some level of optimism that DiVincenzo could return later in the season, but there is caution not to apply pressure on him to return too early. "In talking to people in Minnesota t...

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Ex-NBA All-Star Goes OFF After Jonathan Kuminga Lands $12.4M Wolves Contract

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source22 days agoWNBA logoWNBA

Jonathan Kuminga spent months waiting for his next NBA contract. At 23 years old, the former No. 7 pick still had the age, athleticism and flashes of production that made him one of the league's most interesting young forwards. His next deal, however, did not look like the payday that usually follows that profile. The …

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Knicks Proposed to Trade Josh Hart to Lakers for $90M Elite Two-Way Forward

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source22 days agoWNBA logoWNBA

The Los Angeles Lakers have missed out on a couple of high-upside wing targets in the past week, most notably Peyton Watson and more recently Jonathan Kuminga, who reportedly agreed to a deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, the door is not yet shut on adding a high-impact athletic wing capable of stretching the […] The post Knicks Proposed to Trade Josh Hart to Lakers for $90M Elite Two-Way Forward appeared first on HEAVY.

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5 players the Lakers could target for their final starting spot

Silver Screen and Roll, Established source22 days agoNBA logoNBA
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Nov 25, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) boxes out Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con As underwhelming an option as he may have been, the Lakers’ chase for Jonathan Kuminga felt like a necessary one given the hole in their starting lineup. His decision to spurn purple and gold for the Wolves, then, leaves that hole in the sta...

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