Atlanta Hawks Make Jonathan Kuminga Announcement

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts in opposition to the Portland Trail Blazers in the course of the third quarter at State Farm Arena on March 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, User is consenting to the phrases and circumstances of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

On Saturday night, the Atlanta Hawks will host the Sacramento Kings (at State Farm Arena).

The Hawks are coming off a 109-102 loss to the Boston Celtics.

Jonathan Kuminga completed the sport with three factors, two rebounds, two assists and one block whereas taking pictures 0/5 from the sector in 18 minutes of enjoying time.

Atlanta Hawks Make Jonathan Kuminga Announcement

GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 21: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks appears to be like to go the ball as Nate Williams #19 of the Golden State Warriors performs protection throughout first quarter at State Farm Arena on March 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

For Saturday’s sport, the Hawks have introduced that they are going to be with out Kuminga.

Zach Langley of Soaring Down South wrote: “Onyeka Okongwu, Jonathan Kuminga and Jock Landale are all OUT for tonight’s game against Sacramento. Dyson Daniels is questionable. Going to be a VERY thin frontcourt for the Hawks tonight.”

GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 21: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket in opposition to the Golden State Warriors in the course of the second quarter at State Farm Arena on March 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Hawks This Season

GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 24: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks in the course of the third quarter in opposition to the Washington Wizards at State Farm Arena on February 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

The Hawks have been one of many hottest groups in all the NBA during the last month.

They come into the night time because the sixth seed within the Eastern Conference with a 41-33 file in 74 video games.

Over their final ten video games, the Hawks have gone 8-2 (and they’re 21-16 at dwelling).

GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 15: Jonathan Kuminga #1 of the Golden State Warriors hugs a Golden State Warriors safety guard earlier than their sport in opposition to the New York Knicks at Chase Center on January 15, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Following the Kings, the Hawks will play their subsequent sport on Monday after they stay in Atlanta to host the Celtics.

They are coming off a 12 months the place they misplaced to the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat within the play-in match.

The franchise final made the NBA playoffs in the course of the 2023 season.

GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts in opposition to the Portland Trail Blazers in the course of the second quarter at State Farm Arena on March 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Kings Right Now

GettyLos Angeles, CA – March 01: Sacramento Kings ahead DeMar DeRozan (10) rests in-between performs in the course of the first half of NBA sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photos by Ronaldo Bolaños/Los Angeles Times through Getty Images)

The Kings have had a really robust season.

They are the fifteenth seed within the Western Conference with a 19-55 file in 74 video games.

Over their final ten video games, the Kings have gone 5-5 (they usually have misplaced two straight).

Following the Hawks, they are going to go to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night time at Barclays Center in New York.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been protecting the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar