Jonathan Kuminga is in the middle of his fifth NBA season.
He is currently averaging 12.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range in 20 games for the Golden State Warriors.
Earlier this month, Kuminga was traded to the Atlanta Hawks.
However, the 23-year-old has yet to make his debut for the franchise.
Atlanta Hawks Announce Jonathan Kuminga News
Before the Hawks play the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center (on Thursday), the team made an announcement about Kuminga.
Via The Atlanta Hawks: “Forward Jonathan Kuminga, who sustained a left knee bone bruise while playing for Golden State at Dallas on Jan. 22, is progressing in his rehabilitation. He will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, and an update will be provided at that time.”
An @emoryhealthcare injury update:
Forward Jonathan Kuminga, who sustained a left knee bone bruise while playing for Golden State at Dallas on Jan. 22, is progressing in his rehabilitation.
He will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, and an update will be provided at… pic.twitter.com/QqZzc1ruAo
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 18, 2026
Kuminga was the seventh pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
The 2022 NBA Champion has career averages of 12.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 50.3% from the field and 33.1% from three-point range in 278 games.
Via ESPN’s Shams Charania (on February 4): “BREAKING: The Golden State Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, sources tell ESPN.”
Kuminga will be an extremely intriguing addition to a young Hawks roster.
At times, he was seen as the player who could become an All-Star in Golden State once Draymond Green and Steph Curry can no longer carry their current load.
On the other hand, the Hawks had to give up Kristaps Porziņģis (who is still a very good player when healthy).
“The nickname The Unicorn was given to him for a reason. His ability to spread the floor, his ability to be a rim defender in the sense of altering shots, his ability to play a high post game and shoot over guys his ability to shoot the 3-pointer, there are just so many things he… pic.twitter.com/2MZnydNJcX
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) February 18, 2026
Right now, the Hawks are the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 26-30 record in 56 games.
They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak (and 5-5 over their last ten).
Following the 76ers, the Hawks will play their next game on Friday when they host the Miami Heat.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin while participating in a right knee injury management program during the All-Star break, team says. He’ll be OUT tomorrow night versus the Hawks and re-evaluated ahead of Philly’s back-to-back this weekend. pic.twitter.com/xiV0PwxmpW
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 18, 2026
The 76ers are the sixth seed with a 30-24 record in 54 games.
