Atlanta Hawks Hopeful to Get Jonathan Kuminga Back vs Mavericks

The Hawks' star trade deadline acquisition has been dealing with a knee injury.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Atlanta Hawks are hoping to get their star forward Jonathan Kuminga back on the court against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Kuminga has been upgraded to questionable on the Hawks' injury report after missing several games due to a knee-related setback. In his three games with the Hawks so far, Kuminga has been impressive, averaging 21.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists while shooting 67% from the field.

Why it matters

The Hawks are currently in the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, just 1.5 games behind the struggling Philadelphia 76ers for the eighth seed. Getting Kuminga back healthy could provide a big boost as the Hawks make a push for the playoffs.

The details

Kuminga's last appearance for the Hawks was on March 1 against the Portland Trail Blazers, where he came off the bench to score 20 points in 25 minutes. Prior to that, he had two strong performances against the Washington Wizards, including a 27-point, 7-rebound, 4-assist game in his Hawks debut.

  • Kuminga was last on the court for the Hawks on March 1 against the Portland Trail Blazers.
  • The Hawks and Mavericks are scheduled to tip off at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, March 9.

The players

Jonathan Kuminga

A star forward who was recently traded to the Atlanta Hawks from the Golden State Warriors.

Atlanta Hawks

An NBA team currently in the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, just 1.5 games behind the eighth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers.

Dallas Mavericks

The Hawks' opponent on Tuesday night as they look to extend their current six-game winning streak.

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What’s next

The Hawks will look to get Kuminga back on the court and continue their push for the playoffs when they host the Mavericks on Tuesday night.

The takeaway

The Hawks' acquisition of Kuminga at the trade deadline has paid early dividends, and getting him back healthy could be a key factor in their playoff push down the stretch.