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Kuminga Signs With Wolves After Agent Criticizes Warriors Negotiations

Published 31 August 2026

Jonathan Kuminga has signed a two-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, concluding a turbulent chapter with the Golden State Warriors and sparking debate over his agent's handling of his free agency. The 23-year-old forward's move comes after he reportedly turned down a more lucrative offer from the Warriors, a decision his representative, Aaron Turner, has defended as a strategic choice prioritizing basketball fit over immediate money. Kuminga's tenure in Golden State was marked by inconsistent playing time and questions about his role alongside veteran stars. According to Turner, negotiations with the Warriors were fraught with contradictory signals.

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