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One year after his arrival in Atlanta, Jonathan Kuminga has already moved on. Not retained by the Hawks, who refused to pick up his $24.3 million option, the Congolese power forward returned to the free agency market this summer. And the choice he made surprised much of the league: instead of joining the Lakers, who were offering him a golden opportunity, he chose to sign with the Wolves.

As was the case last year at the same time, Jonathan Kuminga remains one of the most prominent names still available in this second phase of free agency. This situation is no coincidence: the forward’s profile (young but still difficult to assess) combined with his salary demands seriously complicates negotiations.

Jonathan Kuminga will once again have to keep an eye on his phone. The Congolese forward needs to find a new destination, as Atlanta has decided not to exercise its team option, making the player an unrestricted free agent. This means the Hawks are ready to see him leave for other opportunities, even though he had joined them partway through the season.

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Pascal Siakam, the only light in the dark season of the Pacers. Despite Indiana’s 15th and last place in the NBA East Conference, the 31-year-old Cameroonian winger is doing well on an individual level. He carries his franchise despite a failing collective. Logically, he is selected for the All-Star Game 2026.

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Gabe Vincent has been sidelined since 20 December 2023. But the Nigerian guard for the Lakers is set to return in the next few days

Amida Brimah is putting up remarkable numbers in the G League. The Ghanaian centre has become the competition's all-time shot-blocking leader.

Jonathan Kuminga sets a career scoring high. The 21-year-old Congolese power forward scored 31 points in the game against the Kings

Is Jonathan Kuminga frustrated? Steve Kerr responds. The Warriors coach says he understands the young Congolese player's situation.

Joel Embiid torches the Atlanta Hawks. The Cameroonian centre scored 38 points, two days after his 50 against the Wizards

Joel Embiid is starring for the Philadelphia Sixers at the start of the season and praises the team's rediscovered unity.

Siakam produces a mammoth performance as Raptors beat Mavs