Wireless communications systems and methods related to communicating in an integrated access backhaul (IAB) network are provided. A first wireless communication device of a multi-hop wireless network receives a first transmission timing adjustment command. The first wireless communication device communicates, with a second wireless communication device of the multi-hop wireless network based on at least the first transmission timing adjustment command, a first communication signal including backhaul data. The first wireless communication device communicates, with a third wireless communication device of the multi-hop wireless network based on the at least the first transmission timing adjustment command, a second communication signal.