Kuminga’s Hawks Exit & Free Agency | NBA News

Atlanta Hawks just waived Jonathan Kuminga’s $24M option, freeing up payroll space as they exceed $150M. Though he flashed moments of brilliance — including 40-point playoff games — his overall stats in Atlanta (12 PPG, 5 RPG) mirror his Golden State days, with similar shooting efficiency. His playoff struggles against the Knicks exposed familiar flaws: poor shot selection and turnover-heavy play. Now unrestricted in free agency, Kuminga’s best bet may be a short-term deal to prove himself — and maybe land a bigger contract later. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/b47d2ebf92a5ef91