Kuminga Deal Stalls for Lakers | Los Angeles Lakers News

The Lakers’ pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga has stalled, with both sides locked in a standoff over contract terms and the team unwilling to part with valuable draft picks. Complicating matters, Kuminga’s free agency may be tied to LeBron James’s own situation, while the Lakers’ recent signing of Matisse Thybulle now forces them to trade two players just to create a roster spot. With Kuminga and his agent holding firm on their demands and the Lakers’ financial and roster constraints tightening, a deal now seems increasingly unlikely — unless Kuminga dramatically lowers his expectations and the market stays quiet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/487b2d51ab58ab9b