The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly open to a sign-and-trade that would send restricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports. The Hawks declined Kuminga’s $24.3 million team option for the upcoming season, making him a restricted free agent. In coverage attributed to The New York Post, the Hawks are described as willing to accept a Lakers proposal connected to a sign-and-trade involving a declined or movable Lakers forward contract value described as $12.4 million. Other reporting characterizes the proposed swap as potentially involving a higher-value Lakers forward with a figure cited at $48 million, suggesting details of the compensation package vary across accounts.
Additional reports state that Kuminga and the Lakers have mutual interest, and that Kuminga prefers a move to Los Angeles. While talks are ongoing, the agreements required for a sign-and-trade mean a final deal would depend on matching contract terms and compensation between the teams. Separate reporting also notes other teams could pursue Kuminga now that Atlanta has declined his option, but the Lakers remain the focal point in the sign-and-trade discussions described.
