​ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania named the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers as two teams seriously pursuing forward Jonathan Kuminga.“I’m told the Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers are among the teams seriously pursuing Kuminga,” Charania said. “There are a couple other teams as well poking around this situation. But both the Lakers and the Cavs would have sizable roles, potentially as a starter, for Kuminga. But they would need a sign-and-trade that works for the Atlanta Hawks, who declined his team option this summer. As well as a number that Kuminga would accept, as well. Those conversations are ongoing.”The Lakers’ biggest priority at the moment is bringing Kuminga back to the West Coast, as they aim to cap off their frontcourt upheaval with a statement signing.Kuminga hasn’t played much over the last two seasons, playing 83 of 164 possible contests, but has managed decent numbers despite his limited availability. Through those 83 games, 24 of which he started, Kuminga averaged 13.9 points per game with 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists.This isn’t the first season in which Kuminga has dragged an offseason saga, though, as last year he and the Warrior waited until the end of September to finalize a deal. He is clearly set on his expectations for a contract, and the Lakers will have to work around that to get a deal done.Apr 18, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) dribbles during the second half of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesWho Else Have the Lakers Signed in the Frontcourt This Offseason?The Lakers made a statement signing to kick off free agency, adding Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz and signing him to a four-year, $130 million deal.In addition to the young big man, the Lakers added forwards Matisse Thybulle and Sandro Mamukelashvili, who will cover for some of the Lakers’ losses among their forwards. Additionally, after trading DeAndre Ayton, the Lakers signed Kevon Looney to a one-year deal.The Lakers will run with completely new personnel in their frontcourt, and adding Kuminga could provide them with all-important depth as they figure out the shape of their new roster.Los Angeles also brought in some players to reduce Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves’ loads next season, adding guards Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes to provide some depth.The post Lakers in Contention With One Other Team For Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on LA Sports Report.