The Lakers and Timberwolves are the finalists for Jonathan Kuminga.
Both teams have offered Kuminga a starting role, but Los Angeles would be acquiring him via sign-and-trade at a larger salary.
Minnesota can only offer Kuminga the vet minimum, but itβs a strong on-court fit.
There is literally nothing bad that can come out of Kuminga on a vet minimum and the upside is that he's the missing link to a parade on Hennepin/First Ave.
He'd give them another solid, versatile defender. He's another guy that can self-create offense. He's not a great shooter and might be a bit emotionally immature but this team can absorb some of that...and again, he'd be here at or near the vet minimum. No brainer.
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Jonathan Kuminga will most likely end up on the Lakers or Timberwolves after Peyton Watson was traded to the Cavaliers.
Lakers are able to offer more $ then Minnesota, but fit may play a factor for Kuminga.