When the Minnesota Timberwolves began their offseason, their biggest goal was to take pressure off Anthony Edwards. One of the best stars in the league, teams keyed in on Edwards as the Timberwolves’ main offensive threat, and his supporting cast wasn’t good enough to draw attention away from him.
The Wolves largely addressed this issue by adding LaMelo Ball, but they took another step when they agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Jonathan Kuminga on Wednesday night. While Kuminga’s consistency and fit within Chris Finch’s scheme are questionable, he brings enough offensive ability to pose another threat on a team that seems to be loaded with them ahead of next season.
The Timberwolves could unlock the best version of Jonathan Kuminga
Kuminga isn’t the Timberwolves’ best offensive threat, but he has some potential. Over his first five years in the NBA, Kuminga has shot 50.2 percent from the floor, but he’s a streaky shooter with a career 33.2 percent on 3-point attempts. Kuminga’s feel for the game and heavy isolation shot diet.
That being said, when it all comes together, Kuminga can be a fun player to watch. He averaged double figures in each of the past three seasons, including 16.1 points per game for the Golden State Warriors during the 2023-24 campaign. He is also an athletic, downhill player whose speed in transition makes up for his handles, and he possesses some of the size the Wolves had been missing, standing at 6-foot-8 and 220 pounds.
Wolves fans know this can play a role based on Kuminga’s performance during the 2025 Western Conference Semifinals. On a team down Stephen Curry, Kuminga tried to shoulder the load, averaging 20.8 points per game, including a 30-point performance in Game 3. Kuminga also shot well, posting a 54.3 percent clip from the floor and a 42.1 percent clip from downtown, and looked like the player Minnesota could use at the four.
The total package has some bust potential. But if it comes together, the Wolves' abundance of scoring options could make them a headache for opposing defenses.
Jonathan Kuminga completes a well-rounded Timberwolves roster
Edwards will remain the straw that stirs the drink, but the Wolves have added plenty of complementary pieces. LaMelo Ball is an annual 20-point scorer, and while his shot selection will need to be cleaned up in a facilitator role, that transition will be much easier with Kuminga, Rudy Gobert and potentially Edwards available as lob options.
Part of this is also a projection for Jaden McDaniels. Kuminga’s arrival puts him back at his natural spot of small forward, and it could help him build on a strong offensive season where he averaged a career-high 14.8 points per game while shooting 51.5 percent from the floor and a career-high 41.2 percent on 3-pointers.
Then, there’s the Timberwolves bench. The “Twin Turbos” combination of Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland gives the Wolves some punch. If Donte DiVincenzo returns from a torn Achilles, he could give Minnesota another talented offensive player to roll with. There’s even some upside if Joan Beringer takes another leap, and it should have Wolves fans excited about what this team will become.
The point is that the Timberwolves' plethora of offensive threats and athleticism makes them a difficult matchup. Kuminga is surely a big part of this identity.
Execution will be key, and if Kuminga can’t produce, the Wolves should have options, as he’s only making $6.2 million this season. But if everything comes together, Kuminga could be the missing piece that helps the Wolves create a team they were dreaming about when they entered the offseason.
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