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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers during 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 using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
On Saturday evening, 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 finished the game with three points, two rebounds, two assists and one block while shooting 0/5 from the field in 18 minutes of playing time.
Atlanta Hawks Make Jonathan Kuminga Announcement
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 21: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks looks to pass the ball as Nate Williams #19 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense during first quarter at State Farm Arena on March 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
For Saturday’s game, the Hawks have announced that they will be without 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 against the Golden State Warriors during 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 during the third quarter against 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 the hottest teams in the entire NBA over the last month.
They come into the night as the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-33 record in 74 games.
Over their last ten games, the Hawks have gone 8-2 (and they are 21-16 at home).
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 15: Jonathan Kuminga #1 of the Golden State Warriors hugs a Golden State Warriors security guard before their game against 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 next game on Monday when they remain in Atlanta to host the Celtics.
They are coming off a year where they lost to the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat in the play-in tournament.
The franchise last made the NBA playoffs during the 2023 season.