Jonathan Kuminga remains on the free-agent market, with several potential destinations emerging as his future options.
One of them is the Miami Heat, although this path is really complicated.
According to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel, the Heat previously held a level of interest in Kuminga during his time with the Golden State Warriors, but the chances of him ending up in Miami are currently considered "very slim."
The Heat could only become a consideration if Kuminga eventually became willing to accept a minimum contract, according to Siegel.
Kuminga's market is shrinking
The Cleveland Cavaliers had shown interest in Kuminga but have since acquired Peyton Watson and signed Mario Hezonja from Real Madrid.
The Los Angeles Lakers remain interested, but according to Siegel, they could acquire Kuminga only through a sign-and-trade involving the Atlanta Hawks.
Atlanta would also need to cut or trade at least two players to potentially create the necessary roster space to bring Kuminga back in such a transaction.
The Minnesota Timberwolves also remain in the race for Kuminga's signature.
However, Siegel reports that Minnesota can offer no more than approximately $6 million through its taxpayer mid-level exception and would first need to trade a player to gain access to the full amount.
Heat have three other players on radar
Kuminga is not currently among Miami's most likely additions.
The Heat are primarily considering center Nick Richards, guard Gabe Vincent and big man Keshad Johnson to complete the roster, per NBA insider Marc Stein.
Richards, 28, averaged 5.8 points and 5.1 rebounds last season while playing for the Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns.
Vincent would reunite with Miami. He previously spent four seasons with the Heat and was part of their run to the 2023 NBA Finals before leaving for the Lakers. He finished last season with Atlanta.
Johnson, the defending 2026 NBA Slam Dunk champion, is another familiar option after spending the previous two seasons in Miami's organization under coach Erik Spoelstra and president Pat Riley.
Kuminga became free agent after Hawks stint
Kuminga, meanwhile, finished the 2025-26 season with Atlanta after Golden State traded him and Buddy Hield to the Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis at the February trade deadline.
Across 36 games between Golden State and Atlanta last season, Kuminga averaged 12.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 46.3% from the field.
In 16 appearances after joining the Hawks, he produced 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 22.1 minutes per game.
The former No. 7 overall pick became a free agent on July 1.