Kuminga’s Quiet Impact in Atlanta | Atlanta News

Jonathan Kuminga’s departure to Minnesota for a modest two-year deal isn’t surprising—he got the role, shot at a title, and market flexibility Atlanta couldn’t offer. While his Hawks stint wasn’t flashy—averaging 12.3 PPG, 5.3 RPG—he quietly elevated team defense and offensive rebounding, boosting net rating by 15.5 points per 100 possessions when he played. His impact was real, even if it didn’t translate into playoff magic. Atlanta’s loss is palpable, especially in rebounding where he led forwards; they’ll miss his hustle and floor presence, even if he didn’t earn a new contract. 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/c2100dda6ab5f756