Jonathan Kuminga’s brief stint in Atlanta is over.The Hawks reportedly declined Kuminga’s $24.3 million team option Monday, making the former Warriors forward an unrestricted free agent, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported, citing sources. The Atlanta Hawks are declining Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million team option, making him a free agent, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/Zu57MTTp3g
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2026 The decision was not a surprise. The Hawks had canvassed the league in recent weeks to gauge Kuminga’s trade value, and analyst John Hollinger’s BORD$ valuation system had projected his market value well below the $24.3 million figure attached to the option — making the decision a financially straightforward one for a front office committed to building around Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels.
Kuminga appeared in 16 games for Atlanta after arriving from Golden State in February, averaging 12.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 22.1 minutes per game. He flashed his upside immediately — scoring 27 points in his Hawks debut — but his production...