Atlanta’s proposed offseason plan for restricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga includes a sign-and-trade that would send him to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports. The Hawks reportedly decline Kuminga’s $24.3 million team option for the upcoming season, making him a restricted free agent. Separate reports say Atlanta is open to structuring a deal with the Lakers that could involve a sign-and-trade, potentially also clearing salary and roster constraints for the two teams. One report describes the concept as exchanging Kuminga for a declining, roughly $48 million salary package involving Lakers forward J. (reported as a swap target in the proposal), while another characterizes the arrangement as a sign-and-trade that could include first-round pick considerations or a first-round pick swap. The reported framework centers on whether the teams can finalize compensation and contract terms acceptable to both sides, given Kuminga’s restricted status and Atlanta’s decision to decline the option. The reports indicate discussions are active, but they do not confirm that a final agreement is reached.