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Jonathan Kuminga needs to 'be a star' for Hawks to make noise in playoffs

Can Hawks get what they need from Jonathan Kuminga for a playoff push

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 24: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at State Farm Arena on February 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 24: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at State Farm Arena on February 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Jonathan Kuminga could be key for Hawks successful playoff push

The Atlanta Hawks are considered one of the hottest teams in the NBA as they have won 17 of their last 20 games and completed the month of March with a 13-2 record, moving from ninth in the Eastern Conference at the end of February to sixth heading into April. All since moving on from Trae Young, who they traded to the Washington Wizards ahead of the deadline.

And while the Hawks acquired CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert when they moved Young, they also acquired Jonathan Kumninga when they decided to move on from Kristaps Porzingis, sending the seven-footer to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Kuminga and Buddy Hield.

“I know many of you are already tired of me saying this,” 92-9 The Game’s Carl Dukes said as he explained to cohost Mike Bell why he believes he is not seeing enough from Kuminga since joining the Hawks. “I just need Kuminga, Mike, to be a star,” Dukes said as he explained why he believes more production from Kuminga could be what helps the Hawks with postseason success

Can Hawks get what they need from Jonathan Kuminga for a playoff push