Gueye underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured left foot he suffered during a workout last week, according to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network, and the Hawks now list him as day-to-day. He is targeting an Oct. 15 return, which would keep him out for Atlanta's Oct. 5 season opener against the Grizzlies.
What happened
Gueye's designation changed to day-to-day on the Hawks' injury report Sunday, Sept. 6 at 4:32 a.m. ET, with no previous status listed. The report describes the injury as a left foot and leg issue. Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports that Gueye had surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured left foot, an injury he suffered during a workout last week. The Hawks are targeting an Oct. 15 return for the 23-year-old forward.
What it means for the Hawks
Atlanta opens the season Oct. 5 against the Grizzlies at 7 p.m. ET without Gueye available, and he is unlikely to be ready before Oct. 15. Last season he averaged 4.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 15.3 minutes across 77 games. With him out, frontcourt and rotation minutes fall to Jalen Johnson (35.2 minutes, 22.5 points), Onyeka Okongwu (31.0 minutes, 15.2 points) and Kristaps Porzingis (24.3 minutes, 17.1 points), alongside Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, CJ McCollum, Trae Young and Keshon Gilbert. The 2026-27 season has not started, so there is no record with or without him yet.
What to watch
The Hawks will update Gueye's status on future injury reports as his recovery from foot surgery progresses. He is targeting an Oct. 15 return, which would cost him the Oct. 5 season opener against the Grizzlies and any games before that date. Also on Atlanta's injury report: Keshon Gilbert, day-to-day with a hip and torso issue, and RayJ Dennis, day-to-day with a right Achilles and leg issue.
Is Mouhamed Gueye playing vs Grizzlies?
No. Gueye is day-to-day after surgery to repair a fractured left foot and is targeting an Oct. 15 return, which is after the Hawks' Oct. 5 season opener against the Grizzlies.
When will Mouhamed Gueye be back?
The Hawks are targeting an Oct. 15 return for Gueye following surgery to repair a fractured left foot suffered during a workout.