Hawks To Make Jonathan Kuminga Free Agent
The Atlanta Hawks have declined Jonathan Kuminga's contract option, making the forward a free agent.
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The Atlanta Hawks have declined a contract option for Jonathan Kuminga, rendering him a free agent. This decision follows a trade between the Hawks and the Warriors that occurred at the deadline.
Coverage from ESPN, NBC Sports, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes that the declined option was worth $24.3 million. Bleacher Report and Hoops Rumors also report on the decision, while Lake Show Life highlights potential interest from the Lakers.
Attention now turns to Kuminga's status as a free agent following the Hawks' decision to forgo the option.
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Quick answers
What was the value of the contract option?
The contract option was worth $24.3 million.
How did Kuminga end up with the Hawks?
He joined the Hawks via a trade with the Warriors at the deadline.
Which teams are mentioned in relation to Kuminga?
The Atlanta Hawks, the Golden State Warriors, and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Coverage (6)
- Hawks just handed Lakers a Jonathan Kuminga lottery ticket worth gambling on Lake Show Life · 1d ago
- Report: Hawks decline Jonathan Kuminga option NBC Sports · 1d ago
- New NBA Rumors Reveal Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3M Contract Option Decision Made by Hawks Ahead of FA Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- Atlanta Hawks reportedly decline Jonathan Kuminga's team option after trade with Warriors at deadline Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Sources: Jonathan Kuminga a free agent as Hawks decline option ESPN · 1d ago
- Hawks To Make Jonathan Kuminga Free Agent Hoops Rumors · 1d ago broke it first
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