Minnesota Timberwolves don officially sign forward Jonathan Kuminga, the club announce on Friday. The 23-year-old dey join for two-year, $13 million deal with player option, according to im agent Aaron Turner and ESPN own Shams Charania. Kuminga go wear number 24 for the Timberwolves.
Kuminga reach Minnesota afta one long process wey make the Timberwolves clear roster and salary-cap space through one trade before dem finalize the agreement. Late on Thursday night, the deal enter NBA transaction log, with the club confirm the signing the following morning. The former Warriors champion finish im fifth NBA season wey e split between Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors afta dem trade am go Atlanta on 5 February.
Dem expect am to feature as starter alongside Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert, and dem project am to be major third or fourth scoring option. No significance dey behind im choice of number 24, even though e go turn 24 next month. The move give Kuminga fresh opportunity as e dey look to earn more substantial contract for future, while Minnesota continue dia pursuit of championship.
