Hawks' Kuminga Out vs. Bucks for Knee Management

Atlanta's Jonathan Kuminga will sit out the team's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday as the Hawks continue to manage his left knee injury cautiously. The 22-year-old forward returned to action Thursday night in a 108-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, playing 19 minutes after missing three prior games due to a bone bruise in the knee. Officials expect the absence to be brief, with Kuminga potentially available for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic.

Kuminga, acquired by Atlanta in a midseason trade from the Golden State Warriors, has appeared in four games with the Hawks, averaging 16.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists. In his return against Brooklyn, he contributed two points on 0-for-4 shooting from the field, along with nine rebounds and two assists. His performance underscored both the challenges of regaining form and his value on the boards and defensively, helping Atlanta control key stretches despite a quiet offensive night.

The Hawks' win extended their winning streak to eight games, the longest active run in the league and the club's best since the 2020-21 season. During the streak, Atlanta has averaged 122.9 points, 49.8 rebounds, 30.4 assists...