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Timberwolves fill power forward spot by adding Jonathan Kuminga on two-year, $12.4 million deal
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points The new player's contract is for two years and worth $12 million. A new player has been added to fill a key position.
A new player has been added to fill a key position. The team gains a needed option with this move. The player was a high draft pick, selected seventh overall, and brings experience to the role.
This addition comes after the team lost two players, creating a gap that needed to be filled. The new player's contract is for two years and worth $12 million.
Further details about the team's move are available from the source, including the player's name and the impact of the signing on the team's roster.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
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