The NBA has a rule that directly impacts the Los Angeles Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga. The rule dictates that a sign-and-trade acquisition must be signed to a minimum of a three-year contract. Kuminga is an undeniably talented player, but there are reasonable questions about how well he'd fit in Los Angeles. With said concerns established, signing Kuminga to a fully guaranteed three-year deal is a tough sell. In other words: Los Angeles could hypothetically sign Kuminga to a three-year deal, but only guarantee the 2026-27 season.