Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye has foot surgery, status uncertain for upcoming season
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Mouhamed Gueye of the Atlanta Hawks underwent surgery for a fractured left foot on July 15, following an injury suffered on July 8 during a workout. The Hawks expect to update Gueye's status in three to four months, which may affect his availability for the start of the 2026-27 NBA season. Last season, the 6-foot-11 forward posted averages of 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds while playing in 77 games, including eight starts. Gueye had previously averaged 6.0 points and 4.2 rebounds in the 2024-25 season while starting in 28 games.
- •Gueye had surgery on July 15 for a foot injury.
- •Injury occurred during a workout on July 8.
- •Hawks will provide a status update in 3-4 months.
- •Gueye played 77 games last season, with 8 starts.
- •He averaged 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in 2025.
- 1:45 AMESPN NBA — Hawks' Gueye (surgery) could miss start of season
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Hawks forward Gueye has surgery for fractured left foot and could miss start of 2026-27 season
"Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye could miss the start of the 2026-27 season after having surgery for a fractured left foot suffered in a workout. The Hawks announced on Wednesday that Gueye had the surgery on Tuesday after suffering the injury on July 8. The 6-foot-11 Gueye averaged 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds for Atlanta last season.
"Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye had surgery for a fractured left foot Tuesday, and the team said his status will be updated in three to four months.
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External links- ESPN NBAJul 16, 2026, 1:45 AMHawks' Gueye (surgery) could miss start of season
Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye had surgery for a fractured left foot Tuesday, and the team said his status will be updated in three to four months.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 12:22 AMHawks forward Gueye has surgery for fractured left foot and could miss start of 2026-27 season
Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye could miss the start of the 2026-27 season after having surgery for a fractured left foot suffered in a workout. The Hawks announced on Wednesday that Gueye had the surgery on Tuesday after suffering the injury on July 8. The 6-foot-11 Gueye averaged 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds for Atlanta last season.
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