Hawks Acquire Jonathan Kuminga in Trade

GM Onsi Saleh excited about Kuminga's potential impact on both ends of the court.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Atlanta Hawks have acquired forward Jonathan Kuminga and forward Buddy Hield in a trade that sent center Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors. Hawks GM Onsi Saleh expressed excitement about the new additions, saying Kuminga brings skills the team's roster currently lacks.

Why it matters

The Hawks are looking to build on their recent success and believe Kuminga can provide a boost on both offense and defense. His versatile skillset could complement the team's existing players and help take the Hawks to the next level.

The details

In the trade, the Hawks sent center Kristaps Porzingis to the Warriors in exchange for Kuminga and Hield. Saleh noted that Kuminga has "some abilities that we just don't have on the court" with the current Hawks roster, suggesting he will bring a new dimension to the team.

  • The trade was completed earlier this month.

The players

Onsi Saleh

General Manager of the Atlanta Hawks.

Jonathan Kuminga

Forward acquired by the Atlanta Hawks in a trade with the Golden State Warriors.

Buddy Hield

Forward acquired by the Atlanta Hawks in a trade with the Golden State Warriors.

Kristaps Porzingis

Center traded by the Atlanta Hawks to the Golden State Warriors.

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What they’re saying

“(Kuminga) has some abilities that we just don't have on the court, honestly, with our roster.”

— Onsi Saleh, General Manager, Atlanta Hawks (AJC.com)

The takeaway

The Hawks are hoping Kuminga's versatile skillset can provide a boost to their roster and help the team take the next step in their development. His addition, along with Hield, could give the Hawks more options and flexibility on both ends of the court.