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Sources: Hawks decline Kuminga's $24.3M option
Key takeaways
- The Atlanta Hawks are declining Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million team option, making him a free agent, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.
- Kuminga, who will turn 24 before next season, played in 16 regular-season games for the Hawks after joining the team via trade in February, averaging 12.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 22.1 minutes.
- The trade was the result of a summerlong contract feud with the Golden State Warriors that followed years of discontent over his role on the team.
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The Atlanta Hawks are declining Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million team option, making him a free agent, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.
Kuminga, who will turn 24 before next season, played in 16 regular-season games for the Hawks after joining the team via trade in February, averaging 12.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 22.1 minutes.
The trade was the result of a summerlong contract feud with the Golden State Warriors that followed years of discontent over his role on the team. Kuminga was dealt to Atlanta along with Buddy Hield for Kristaps Porzingis.
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