Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye fractured his left foot during a workout on July 8, 2026, the team confirmed in an announcement on July 15, 2026. The 23-year-old underwent surgery six days later at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex in Atlanta to repair the fracture, and the Hawks stated he will be re-evaluated in three to four months.

The injury occurred as Gueye prepared for the start of the Hawks' preseason, which is scheduled to begin on October 5, 2026, against the Memphis Grizzlies. The timeline provided by the team places his potential return on the court somewhere in the early portion of the regular season, depending on the progress of his recovery.

Gueye appeared in 77 games with eight starts during the last regular season, averaging 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per contest. He also saw action in six playoff games as a reserve, where he averaged 1.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 8.3 minutes per game.

Since entering the league in the 2023-24 season, Gueye has played in 116 career games with 36 starts. Over the course of his career, he has averaged 4.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 15.4 minutes per game.

Gueye's absence will affect the Hawks' frontcourt depth as they head into the 2026-27 campaign. The forward has established himself as a rotational piece over his first three seasons, contributing in limited minutes across both the regular season and the playoffs. The three- to four-month recovery window means Gueye could miss a portion of the regular season, and the Hawks will need to adjust their roster construction during that span. His performance in the postseason, where he logged reserve minutes, demonstrated his role within the team's rotation, making his availability a factor in the Hawks' plans heading into October.