Here we thought that the departure of LeBron James meant the Lakers\u2019 offseason wouldn\u2019t be put on hold.<\/p>\n
With the full-court press on for Jonathan Kuminga, LA is left waiting on his decision before making any final roster moves. The problem is that Kuminga, notably, is not someone who makes quick decisions in free agency.<\/p>\n
Last season, Kuminga and the Warriors had a lengthy stand-off, though largely a result of restricted free agency, that eventually came to an unsatisfying conclusion. This summer, Kuminga and his agent are still searching for that money.<\/p>\n
After having his option for $24 million turned down by the Hawks, Kuminga and his agent seem unsatisfied with the offers on the table. Clearly, the Lakers\u2019 contract hasn\u2019t moved him enough to sign and with multiple other teams waiting for LeBron James\u2019 decision, it appears Kuminga\u2019s own free agency will be put on hold.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis dynamic is a bit on pause, on hold, while LeBron\u2019s future is determined. But it\u2019s also a thing where he probably could have signed with the Lakers if he was more amenable to what Los Angeles was envisioning. I think Kuminga and his representation are kind of navigating what their market looks like and what they want at this point in time.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Lakers aren\u2019t really in a position where they need to move quickly anymore. At this point, the team will have to do a sign-and-trade for Kuminga or any other player they acquire, so there isn\u2019t necessarily a rush.<\/p>\n
The Cavs have been heavily linked to Kuminga throughout free agency as well, so there is some rationale as to why he would wait.<\/p>\n