Jonathan Kuminga Expected to Land on the Lakers via Sign-and-Trade

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Jonathan Kuminga Expected to Land on the Lakers via Sign-and-Trade

A move would pair Kuminga with Doncic in Los Angeles, per Siegel, with the Lakers and Hawks having discussed a framework around Vanderbilt and a 2032 first-round pick swap. Kuminga, a 2022 champion with Golden State, averaged 12.2 points and 5.6 rebounds last season across stints with the Warriors and Hawks. Milwaukee and Cleveland also monitored his situation.

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