For now Muhammed Guye “advances to on-court activities,” his return is imminent. It will be reevaluated in about four weeks, according to Hawkswith the next update (Link to Twitter).
As Brad Rowland from the film Locked in Hawks. tweetsthis is the first official update the team has given on Gueye since announcing in July that the Senegalese big man would be re-evaluated in three to four months after surgery to address a broken left foot, an injury he suffered during an offseason workout.
A 6-foot-11 forward/center, Gaye was selected 39th overall in the 2023 draft after spending two collegiate seasons at Washington State. He was a regular with the Hawks in 2025/26, his third NBA season, averaging 4.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 77 regular season games, including eight starts (15.3 minutes per game).
Gayet, who turned 24 a few days ago, is making about $2.4 million this season. Gueye will be eligible for an extension throughout the 2026/27 campaign and will have unrestricted free agency next summer if he does not sign a new deal before then.
Gueye has a contract though not guaranteedit would be a bit surprising if the Hawks decided to waive him before the league championship warranty date in Januarygiven that they were short of squad heading into the season and decided to keep him out despite a foot injury.