What happened: Mouhamed Gueye has progressed to on-court activities as he recovers from a fractured left foot suffered on July 8. The forward underwent surgery to repair the fracture in July and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks.
Why it matters: Gueye has not appeared during the 2026-27 regular season while completing his rehabilitation. His progression begins the process of restoring frontcourt depth for Atlanta as the team navigates early-season rotations.
By the numbers: Atlanta Hawks in 2026-27: 7-5 through 12 games (4th in Eastern Conference, streak L1).
What to watch: Team medical staff will re-evaluate Gueye in mid-December to determine if he can be cleared for contact drills.