Atlanta Hawks Announce Jonathan Kuminga Status Ahead of Kings Matchup
The Atlanta Hawks announced that Jonathan Kuminga will not play in Saturday’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings at State Farm Arena. Kuminga logged three points, two rebounds, two assists and one block in 18 minutes during Friday’s 109-102 loss to Boston.
Injury update
The team listed Onyeka Okongwu and Jock Landale as out for the game. Dyson Daniels is listed as questionable, according to Zach Langley of Soaring Down South.
Langley added that the Hawks will have a very thin frontcourt for the Kings matchup. The absence of multiple bigs will alter rotation plans.
Hawks recent form and standings
Atlanta sits sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 41-33 record in 74 games. The club has gone 8-2 over its last ten games and is 21-16 at home.
The Hawks are coming off the loss to Boston and will remain in Atlanta to host the Celtics on Monday. Last season the franchise fell in the play-in tournament to Orlando and Miami. The team last reached the playoffs in 2023.
Kings outlook
Sacramento occupies the 15th seed in the Western Conference. The Kings are 19-55 in 74 games and have gone 5-5 over their last ten outings.
They arrive having lost two straight games. After facing Atlanta, Sacramento will head to Brooklyn to play the Nets at Barclays Center on Sunday night.
What to watch
With Jonathan Kuminga out, expect changes on both ends of the floor. The Hawks will need frontcourt minutes from backups and role players.
Filmogaz.com will monitor updates and lineup confirmations leading into Saturday’s matchup. Fans should check the final injury report before tipoff.
