Lakers favored to land Jonathan Kuminga in potential trade with Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly reopened trade negotiations with the Atlanta Hawks for forward Jonathan Kuminga, and a prediction platform suggests he has a significant chance of joining the Lakers.

Kuminga, 23, possesses elite athletic abilities. While his performance has been up and down with both the Golden State Warriors and the Hawks, he remains one of the most talked-about players on the market. The Hawks, having acquired players like Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins, are reportedly no longer looking to retain Kuminga.

The Lakers, currently thin at the forward position with players like Jarred Vanderbilt, could see Kuminga fill a starting role. Discussions are said to include a potential sign-and-trade deal, possibly involving Jaden Hardy or Vanderbilt along with a second-round draft pick.

Prediction platform Polymarket identifies the two Los Angeles teams as the most likely destinations for Kuminga, assigning the Lakers a 50% chance of signing him, with the Clippers at 37%. Analysts suggest Kuminga's explosiveness and ability to finish lobs would complement the Lakers' guards, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, creating a new dynamic on the court.