Overview
- The Atlanta Hawks declined Kuminga’s $24.3 million team option on Monday, June 29, 2026, which makes the 23-year-old an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.
- Kuminga was traded from the Golden State Warriors to Atlanta in February as part of the deal that sent Kristaps Porzingis to Golden State, and he averaged about 12 points and 5–6 rebounds last season across both clubs.
- Coverage notes Kuminga’s sporadic availability from injuries as a key reason the Hawks balked at the $24.3 million figure and at least one outlet links past reported salary targets near $30 million per year to his constrained market.
- Reports conflict on suitors: Marc J. Spears has linked the Sacramento Kings to interest in Kuminga while other reporting says the Kings are not pursuing him, leaving his landing spot unclear.
- Industry observers say Kuminga should draw interest but teams’ cap limits and tax concerns mean offers may be smaller or short-term and he may need to accept a mid-level or incentive-laden deal to rehabilitate his market value.