This offseason, the Minnesota Timberwolves made multiple moves to get over the hump in the Western Conference in 2026. They added LaMelo Ball and re-signed Ayo Dosunmu, but they had a hole at power forward. 

To fill the power forward spot, they signed former Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year, $13 million deal. Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd recently spoke about what he expects from Kuminga and is excited about how versatile he can be. 

Matt Lloyd believes there's a false narrative around Kuminga, and he believes he has a lot to offer his team. Lloyd pointed out the fact that Kuminga was guarding multiple positions in the postseason against the New York Knicks, and having a player like that on the Timberwolves could elevate them. 

Lloyd also thinks that there's a low-risk, high-reward element to signing Kuminga. Lloyd didn't commit to having Kuminga around on the roster as a long-term piece, but he doesn't rule out the possibility of him becoming that for the Timberwolves either. 

Considering what the Minnesota Timberwolves needed this summer, Jonathan Kuminga's best fit was Minnesota. One thing Minnesota prioritizes on their team is defense, and having a player who can guard multiple positions could help them, especially in the postseason. 

Offensively, he has the chance to reinvent his career. With the addition of LaMelo Ball, multiple players on the Timberwolves will have a chance to be set up for success. In Charlotte, LaMelo Ball had a great connection with forward Miles Bridges, and Jonathan Kuminga has a chance to play a similar role. 

Both players can finish around the rim and are capable of spreading the floor. The answer to Kuminga's problems in his career could be an elite playmaker like Ball. Even though having a good point guard can help, Kuminga also has the ability to take matters into his own hands and create his own chances. 

Minnesota's coaching staff will have a variety of ways to use him moving forward, and that kind of versatility is what drew the front office to Kuminga. If he can find his role on the team by the start of the postseason, the Timberwolves could be one of the most cohesive teams in the NBA in 2026. 

Many believe Kuminga signed for too little this offseason, but he has a chance to earn a bigger deal moving forward thanks to a big 2026 season.