Kuminga’s Next Move: Lakers or Cavs | NBA News

The Atlanta Hawks just dropped Jonathan Kuminga’s team option, sparking a bidding war between the Lakers and Cavaliers for the 23-year-old wing. Kuminga, seeking a $20M+ deal and a starting role, is eyeing LA’s Luka Doncic pairing or Cleveland’s open spot after LeBron’s move. Lakers reportedly offered a $20M two-year deal, but Kuminga wants more — and they’re still on the phone with him. Cavs, meanwhile, see him as their LeBron Plan B. A Lakers sign-and-trade involving Jarred Vanderbilt and future picks is in play, but Atlanta’s picky and LA’s unwilling to part with heavy assets. Either city could be Kuminga’s launchpad to stardom. 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/96d6cfafb21937fb