Jonathan Kuminga is making Timberwolves’ long-term decision easier

Writer Ethan Kinney argues that the Minnesota Timberwolves should prioritize signing forward Jonathan Kuminga to a long-term extension this coming summer. After signing a one-year deal worth just over $6 million with a player option, Kuminga has excelled by averaging 12.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and shooting a career-high 44.1 percent from three-point range.

Kinney notes that upcoming salary cap restrictions under the second apron will likely force Minnesota to choose between retaining Kuminga or center Rudy Gobert. The writer contends that the 24-year-old Kuminga better matches the team's youthful timeline than Gobert, who faces impending contract decisions alongside rookie center Joan Beringer's emergence.