Lakers, Cavaliers get $20M contract demand from ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga

The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers are both pursuing free agent Jonathan Kuminga, a former Golden State Warriors NBA champion, who is reportedly demanding a $20 million contract. The Lakers have been actively searching for reinforcements following LeBron James' departure at the start of free agency, with Kuminga emerging as their primary target. Mutual interest has been confirmed between Kuminga and the Lakers as of late July 2026.