Jonathan Kuminga Joins Timberwolves, Falcons’ QB Uncertainty, and Blake Griffin’s New Talk Show

Joy Taylor discusses Jonathan Kuminga reportedly signing with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-year, $12.4 million deal with a player option, choosing Minnesota over the Lakers, Bulls, and Blazers, and potentially filling the vacant starting power forward spot alongside Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert. She reviews Kuminga’s recent path from the Warriors’ long negotiations and prior contracts to a stint with the Hawks, his playoff production, and his upside on a Western Conference contender. Taylor then covers the Falcons’ unresolved quarterback situation entering the final preseason week, with Tua set to start the last preseason game, Cooper Rush and Jack Strand backing up, and Michael Penix just cleared for 11-on-11 after a torn ACL, with coach Kevin Stefanski unsure when a Week 1 starter will be named. She closes by congratulating Blake Griffin on his weekly late-night talk show, The Stepback with Blake Griffin, debuting October 20 and airing Tuesdays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.