Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga to Miss at Least 1 More Week After Warriors Trade

The young forward is still dealing with a knee injury sustained with his former team.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 3:15pm

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The Atlanta Hawks recently acquired Jonathan Kuminga from the Golden State Warriors, but the young forward has yet to take the court for his new team due to a left knee bone bruise he suffered in January. The Hawks have announced that Kuminga will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, but there are likely more benchmarks he must clear before returning to action.

Why it matters

Kuminga was a lottery pick by the Warriors in 2021 and has shown flashes of his immense potential, but his role with the team was never fully defined. The Hawks are hoping that a change of scenery will allow Kuminga to carve out a consistent role and contribute to their playoff push for the rest of the season.

The details

Kuminga sustained the knee injury on January 22nd while playing for the Warriors against the Dallas Mavericks. He has yet to make his debut for the Hawks since being traded at the deadline. The team has stated that Kuminga is progressing in his rehabilitation, but they will not provide a further update until he is re-evaluated in approximately one week.

  • Kuminga suffered the knee injury on January 22nd while with the Warriors.
  • The Hawks acquired Kuminga at the NBA trade deadline in February 2026.
  • Kuminga will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, with an update provided at that time.

The players

Jonathan Kuminga

A young forward who was a lottery pick by the Golden State Warriors in 2021 and was recently traded to the Atlanta Hawks.

Jalen Johnson

A Hawks forward who Kuminga may play behind or potentially share the court with once he returns from injury.

Quin Snyder

The head coach of the Atlanta Hawks, who will be tasked with finding the right role and minutes for Kuminga once he is healthy.

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