Timberwolves' Jonathan Kuminga: Scores team-high 20 points
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Kuminga registered 20 points (7-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, five assists and two steals across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 119-114 loss to the Warriors.
Kuminga stepped into a bigger offensive role with Anthony Edwards (knee) sidelined, leading Minnesota in scoring while adding five assists without a turnover. His three triples and two steals added valuable fantasy production, making this one of his most balanced performances of the season, as well as a season-high output in scoring. Kuminga could see increased scoring opportunities during Edwards' absence, which should raise his fantasy ceiling considerably.
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Timberwolves' Jonathan Kuminga: Records double-double Monday
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Kuminga notched 10 points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block across 36 minutes in Monday's 127-125 overtime loss to the Cavaliers.
Kuminga recorded his first double-double of the season Monday and has been consistent to open the year, scoring in double digits in every game despite not attempting more than 10 shots in any of his four appearances. Sharing the floor with Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball could continue to limit his scoring opportunities, but since Kuminga is putting up decent numbers in other categories like rebounds and steals, he's delivering solid upside. He's certainly making the most of his opportunity to play consistent starter-level minutes.
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Timberwolves' Jonathan Kuminga: Hits three triples in win
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Kuminga racked up 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals in 26 minutes during Sunday's 117-94 victory over the Raptors.
Kuminga made the most of his limited shot attempts, knocking down three triples while committing no turnovers. The forward also contributed defensively and finished with a plus-23 rating in his 26 minutes. His efficiency was encouraging, though his fantasy ceiling will depend on whether he can establish a more substantial offensive role alongside Anthony Edwards.
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Timberwolves' Jonathan Kuminga: Scores 12, adds four steals
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Kuminga finished with 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-0 FT), a rebound, three assists, four steals and a block across 30 minutes in Wednesday's 131-106 win over the Heat.
Kuminga's regular-season debut with Minnesota featured limited rebounding but excellent defensive production, with his four steals showing how he can contribute in other areas, since he'll likely hold a secondary role in an offense monopolized by Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. Kuminga's fantasy outlook will improve if he maintains this playing time and contributes more consistently in peripheral stats, since he's not expected to be a go-to scoring option anytime soon.
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Timberwolves' Jonathan Kuminga: Expected to suit up Wednesday
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Kuminga (rest) is expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat.
Kuminga joined several other regulars on the inactive list for Friday's preseason finale, but he should play Wednesday. The 24-year-old forward is ready to prove himself in a starting role with Minnesota after signing a two-year, $13 million deal in August.
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Timberwolves' Jonathan Kuminga: Ruled out for Monday
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Kuminga (general soreness) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
"[Kuminga] is dealing with a little bit of bumps and bruises that we're just being overly cautious with," said head coach Chris Finch when asked why Kuminga would miss Monday's exhibition. It sounds like there's a decent chance Kuminga will be able to get back out there for Wednesday's preseason meeting with the Pistons.
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Timberwolves' Jonathan Kuminga: Won't play against Miami
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Kuminga (rest) is not available against the Heat on Saturday.
Kuminga played in each of the Timberwolves' first two preseason games but will observe Saturday's game from the bench in street clothes. His next chance to play is against the Knicks on Monday.
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Timberwolves' Jonathan Kuminga: Struggles in second start
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Kuminga finished with two points (1-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three assists, one rebound and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 123-112 preseason loss to the Pacers.
Kuminga got the starting nod for the second straight game, another indication that he is likely to hold onto that spot when the season proper begins. Although he attempted the second-most shots behind Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, Kuminga's fantasy flaws were on full display, managing to connect on just one shot from nine attempts. Assuming he is given the green light to start on opening night, Kuminga is worth a look late in drafts, remembering that if and when his shot isn't falling, he has very little to fall back on in terms of peripheral production.
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Timberwolves' Jonathan Kuminga: Scores eight points in preseason debut
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Kuminga contributed eight points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and two rebounds across 14 minutes in Monday's 116-97 preseason win over the Bucks.
Kuminga started at power forward and scored Minnesota's first points of the game, finishing a drive off a feed from Ball. He didn't see much offensive volume after that but was efficient when called upon, making both of his attempts inside the arc and all four of his free throws while committing no turnovers. Kuminga's place in the starting five is particularly notable as Minnesota begins evaluating how its revamped frontcourt will fit together during the preseason, and it wouldn't be surprising if he opens the 2026-27 regular season in a starting role.
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Timberwolves' Jonathan Kuminga: Heading to Minnesota
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Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Kuminga spent most of his career in Golden State before briefly suiting up for Atlanta during the 2025-26 campaign. In 294 career regular-season appearances, the 2021 No. 7 overall pick has averaged 12.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 22.1 minutes. He isn't the most efficient shooter from deep, but he will add more depth to a team that also acquired LaMelo Ball during the offseason. Kuminga might initially come off the bench, though that could change along the way.
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Jonathan Kuminga: To become free agent
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The Hawks declined Kuminga's 2026-27 team option Monday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Kuminga was owed $24.3 million, so this move comes as no surprise. Rowland notes that the Hawks could still explore re-signing him in free agency, as they own his Bird Rights. In 22 games with Atlanta (including the playoffs), Kuminga averaged 12.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers.
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Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga: Indifferent end to season
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Kuminga contributed 11 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block in 23 minutes during Thursday's 140-89 loss to the Knicks in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Kuminga closed the chapter on another disappointing season, undoubtedly raising some questions heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Although the trade from Golden State to Atlanta allowed him to play meaningful basketball, his impact was minimal. In 22 games as a Hawk (including playoffs), Kuminga averaged 12.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers, leaving him well outside the top 250 in standard fantasy formats.
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Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga: Regression hits hard
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Kuminga finished with 10 points (3-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and two rebounds in 25 minutes during Saturday's 114-98 loss to New York in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Kuminga was unable to maintain his recent momentum, struggling from the field while adding little in the peripheral columns. At one point, he missed four consecutive shots during the second quarter yet continued to force things at an inappropriate time. The series is now level at 2-2 heading back to New York. The hope for Atlanta is that Kuminga can play more like he did during the two previous games, both of which were victories for the Hawks.
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Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga: Provides 21 points off bench
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Kuminga supplied 21 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Thursday's 109-108 victory over New York in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Kuminga found success on the offensive end for a second straight appearance. He's scored 40 combined points over that brief stretch, resulting in a pair of victories. This Atlanta squad is clearly dangerous when Kuminga is firing on all cylinders off the bench while CJ McCollum and Jalen Johnson lead the charge with the first unit.
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Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga: Muted effort in loss
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Kuminga had eight points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Saturday's 113-102 loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Kuminga failed to produce anything of note, despite playing 27 minutes off the bench. Outside of a couple of encouraging performances, Kuminga has been unable to serve as a key contributor for his new team. For Atlanta to have a chance of upsetting New York, Kuminga is going to have to be more of an all-around contributor.
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Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga: Omitted from injury report
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Kuminga (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Knicks.
Kuminga will be available for the start of the postseason after sitting out the regular-season finale. In 16 regular-season appearances with the Hawks, he averaged 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.9 steals in 22.0 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga: Questionable for Sunday
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Kuminga (knee) is questionable to face the Heat on Sunday.
Kuminga could get hit with a maintenance day for Atlanta's final regular-season game, which would open up minutes for Zaccharie Risacher and Corey Kispert. Check back for another update on Kuminga closer to Sunday's tipoff.
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Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga: Offers little in loss
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Kuminga had five points (2-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Monday's 108-105 loss to the Knicks.
Kuminga failed to produce anything of note, although he does appear to have carved out a consistent 20-minute-per-night role for himself. Since arriving in Atlanta, Kuminga has done very little to convince fantasy managers of his value, averaging just 8.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in 11 games over the past month.
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Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga: Not listed on injury report
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Kuminga (knee) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Kuminga sat out Saturday's win over Sacramento for rest purposes with that game the second in a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action and should see his usual minutes Monday evening. With Kuminga active, there will be fewer minutes available for Zaccharie Risacher and Corey Kispert.
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Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga: Offers very little in loss
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Kuminga accumulated three points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 18 minutes during Friday's 109-102 loss to the Celtics.
Kuminga failed to produce anything of note, continuing what has been an underwhelming start to his career in Atlanta. He also continues to deal with knee issues, which have limited him to just 10 games over the past month. During that time, he has averaged just 11.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.2 three-pointers, leaving him well outside the top 200 in standard fantasy leagues.
