
Kuminga Joins Timberwolves for Fresh Start | Minnesota Timberwolves News
Published: September 10, 2026
Duration: 1:43
Jonathan Kuminga is off to Minnesota for a fresh start, signing a two-year, $12.4M deal with the Timberwolves — a bold move aimed at elevating their title chase. Once a top-7 draft pick, Kuminga seeks redemption after inconsistent play with Golden State and Atlanta, turning down the Lakers for the Wolves’ genuine buy-in from front office and star point guard LaMelo Ball. Edwards personally recruited him, praising the fit, while Connelly lauds Kuminga’s two-way versatility. The young core — Edwards, Ball, now Kuminga — is poised to become a force, with Kuminga expected to be a reliable contributor, not a superstar, in a pivot...