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Hawks rookie sidelined again after another injury

Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) drives during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers of a NBA preseason game at State Farm Arena, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 108-107. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) drives during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers of a NBA preseason game at State Farm Arena, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 108-107. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
By AJC Sports
Updated March 15, 2024

Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye, who has been injured most of his rookie season, suffered another setback earlier this week with a right elbow/forearm injury while on G League assignment with the College Park Skyhawks.

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