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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels records 18/4/3/4/1 line vs. Cavs
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 3:42 PM
Dyson Daniels finished Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers with 18 points (8-of-12 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, four steals and one blocked shot.
Analysis: Like Jalen Johnson, Daniels' fantasy value has improved since the Hawks lost Trae Young to a sprained right MCL. In the two games the Hawks' point guard has missed, Daniels has totaled 36 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists, seven steals and one blocked shot while shooting 16-of-25 from the field. Of course, no team wants to lose its best player. However, Young's absence may be the catalyst that Daniels needed after getting off to a slow start this season. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is grabs 12 rebounds vs. Cleveland
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 3:39 PM
Kristaps Porzi??is accumulated 15 points (5-of-11 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), 12 rebounds, six assists and one blocked shot in Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Porzi??is had a relatively quiet night scoring-wise, but he grabbed double-digit rebounds for the first time this season. And with Trae Young (knee) out, KP will likely have to do more as a rebounder and defender to keep his fantasy value up. In the two games Young has missed, Porzi??is has scored 15 points in both, three less than his season average (18.2). He still provides 6th-round value, but the ceiling lowered when the Hawks lost their starting point guard. Atlanta plays three games during Week 3, starting with the Magic on Tuesday. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson posts 23/13/5/1 line vs. Cleveland
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 3:35 PM
Jalen Johnson accounted for 23 points (10-of-16 FGs, 2-of-5 FTS), 13 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: In the two games the Hawks have played without Trae Young (knee), Johnson has recorded at least 22 points, 13 rebounds and five assists in each. Excellent last season before suffering a season-ending injury in late January, he's picked up where he left off, providing third-round value in eight-cat formats. Young will be out for at least four weeks, and the timeline for a sprained MCL can be closer to 6-to-8 weeks. Johnson may not be the point guard, but he'll have the ball in his hands more, raising his already-high fantasy ceiling. |
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Trae Young Shams: Young (knee) to be re-evaluated in 4 weeks
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 1:33 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Trae Young (knee) will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Analysis: Young injured his right knee during Wednesday's win over the Nets, as a teammate fell into the side of his right leg after being pushed by a Nets player. While he did avoid an ACL injury or any significant structural damage, Young did suffer a sprained MCL and will miss at least four weeks. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has replaced him in the starting lineup and should be rostered wherever he's available. Luke Kennard may get more opportunities to contribute off the bench, but he's only worth targeting where there's a need for points and three-pointers. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (knee) out Sunday vs. Cleveland
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 11:08 AM
Brad Rowland
Trae Young (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Young will miss a second straight game since injuring his right knee during Wednesday's win over the Nets. The Hawks still have not provided an update on the severity of the injury or how much time Young will miss, but he won't be available on Sunday. The game against the Cavaliers is the last of the Hawks' current road trip, so the team may be waiting until they return to Atlanta to provide an official timeline. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will replace Young in the starting lineup and is worth adding in standard leagues. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels snaps out of funk, scores 18 points
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 3:50 PM
Dyson Daniels shot 8-of-13 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Friday's win over the Pacers, scoring 18 points with nine rebounds, six assists and three steals.
Analysis: Daniels has gotten off to a rough start, shooting 31.6 percent from the field in his first five games. Friday's performance was much-needed, as he shot over 50 percent from the field and provided excellent value in rebounds, assists, and steals. With Trae Young (knee) out for a yet-to-be determined amount of time, Daniels will spend more time on the basketball. That may be what that gets him going, as evidenced by his play against the Pacers. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson shines, records 22/13/8/2/1 line
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 3:43 PM
Jalen Johnson finished Friday's win over the Pacers with 22 points (9-of-16 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 13 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one blocked shot.
Analysis: After being limited to 36 games last season, Johnson has played well to begin the 2025-26 campaign. He's scored 21 points or more in four of his five appearances and recorded his first double-double on Friday. Johnson finished two assists shy of a triple-double, which may become a more achievable milestone for him with Trae Young (knee) unavailable. The good news for fantasy managers is that Johnson and the Hawks have one more game during Week 2, Sunday against the Cavaliers. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker tallies 21 points vs. IND
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 3:39 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker accounted for 21 points (8-of-14 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Friday's win over the Pacers.
Analysis: The Hawks are without Trae Young (knee) for the foreseeable future, and Alexander-Walker replaced him in the starting lineup on Friday. NAW played well against the Pacers, shooting over 50 percent from the field and finishing a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. With Young unavailable, Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson had the ball in their hands more as playmakers, meaning that Alexander-Walker missed out on a potential boost to his assists. However, the performance was good enough to justify rostering him for as long as Young is out. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker to start for Trae Young
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 12:37 PM
Brad Rowland
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzi??is will start Friday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Trae Young will not play on Friday after spraining his right knee in Wednesday's win over the Nets. He'll be replaced in the starting lineup by Alexander-Walker, who combines with Daniels to form what could be an elite defensive backcourt. NAW should be rostered until the Hawks provide further clarity on Young's injury and how much time he's expected to miss. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (knee) out Friday vs. Indiana
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 11:16 AM
Atlanta Hawks
Trae Young (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Young was due to undergo an MRI on Thursday after spraining his right knee during Wednesday's win over the Nets, but those results have not been made public. At a minimum, he will miss Friday's game against the Pacers, likely resulting in Nickeil Alexander-Walker moving into the starting lineup. NAW is worth adding not only for Friday, but to account for Young potentially missing multiple games. Luke Kennard and Keaton Wallace may also take on expanded roles against Indiana. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu grabs game-high 14 rebounds
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 4:54 PM
Onyeka Okongwu finished Wednesday's win over the Nets with 12 points (4-of-10 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 14 rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Despite moving to the bench to make room in the starting lineup for Kristaps Porzi??is (14/6/7/2/1 with two three-pointers), Okongwu's production has increased. Through five games, he's averaging 15.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.6 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers, exceeding his 2024-25 averages in points, rebounds and three-pointers. Okongwu has been a top-50 player thus far, which is an excellent development for those who have him rostered. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard hits four three-pointers vs. Nets
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 4:50 PM
Luke Kennard accounted for 17 points (5-of-8 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), one rebound, two assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: After scoring no more than seven points in any of his first four appearances as a Hawk, Kennard needed a night like Wednesday. His four three-pointers were one more than his total entering Wednesday, and he recorded a complete stat line. Depending on the status of Trae Young, who injured his knee during the second quarter of Wednesday's victory, Kennard's role may expand, even if he continues to come off the bench. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson leads ATL with 23 points Wednesday
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 4:48 PM
Jalen Johnson amassed 23 points (10-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Wednesday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: Johnson has looked sharp since returning from the ankle injury that sidelined him for one game. In matchups with the Bulls and Nets, he tallied 48 points on 21-of-34 shooting. Johnson has also been effective as a rebounder and assist man, and there may be more opportunities to facilitate moving forward due to Trae Young's knee injury. Johnson had a Yahoo! ADP of 25, and while he hasn't produced at that level so far, he isn't far off. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (knee) to undergo MRI on Thursday
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 4:35 PM
Trae Young (knee) will undergo an MRI on Thursday.
Analysis: Hawks head coach Quin Snyder said after Wednesday's win over the Nets that Young doesn't have an issue with the ACL in his right knee, but an MRI will determine the severity of his injury. Young was injured during the second quarter when a teammate fell into the outside of his right leg. While he tried to remain in the game, Young eventually headed to the locker room and did not return. Nickeil Alexander-Walker started the third quarter and will likely move into the starting five if Young misses time. In this scenario, he and Luke Kennard are worth a look in deeper leagues. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker posts 18/3/3/2/3 line
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 4:31 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker shot 7-of-17 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Wednesday's win over the Nets, scoring 18 points with three rebounds, three assists, two steals, three blocks and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker's role within the Hawks' rotation took on added importance during Wednesday's game, as Trae Young (knee) exited during the second quarter and did not return. NAW was impactful on both ends of the floor in Brooklyn, and he's ranked just outside the top-50 in nine-cat formats through five games. Young will undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the severity of his injury, and he could be in for an extended absence. Alexander-Walker, who's rostered in 22 percent of Yahoo! leagues, should be added to fantasy rosters immediately. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (knee) will not return Wednesday
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 2:26 PM
Atlanta Hawks
Trae Young (knee) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Young exited Wednesday's game during the second quarter when teammate Mouhamed Gueye after being pushed by a Nets player who was attempting to cut during an inbounds play. While Young remained in the game, he would exit shortly thereafter and head to the locker room immediately. The Hawks' initial diagnosis is a sprained right knee, but fantasy managers must watch for any imaging updates later in the week. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will be worth adding if Young misses time, and Keaton Wallace will enter the rotation. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher available Weds.
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 12:30 PM
Brad Rowland
Jalen Johnson (ankle) and Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) are available for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Johnson and Risacher were initially probable for Monday's game, so the status upgrades were expected. They will occupy their usual places in the Hawks' starting lineup. While Johnson should be rostered in all leagues, Risacher is worth considering in deep leagues but is not a must-roster player. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson (ankle) probable Wednesday vs. BKN
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 11:11 AM
Brad Rowland
Jalen Johnson (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: After missing a game with a sprained right ankle, Johnson returned to the Hawks' lineup on Monday and scored 25 points in a loss to the Bulls. The probable tag suggests he'll be cleared to play on Wednesday, taking on his usual role within the starting lineup. Given the matchup, fantasy managers will hope Johnson is available to play against the rebuilding Nets. |
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Trae Young Ice Trae dishes out 17 dimes in loss to Bulls
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 4:43 PM
Trae Young recorded a double-double on Monday with 21 points (7-of-22 FGs), three rebounds, 17 assists and one three-pointer in a 128-123 loss to the Bulls.
Analysis: After recording his first double-double of the season in Atlanta's last game, Young was finally able to have the type of performance that made fantasy managers want to draft him early. The expected inefficient shooting was there, and he only made one of his 10 attempts from beyond the arc. However, he only turned it over only once. His 17 dimes were the most that he has had in a game while turning it over one or fewer times. They'll head to Brooklyn on Wednesday, which will be a good opportunity for Young to build on this performance. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson tallies 25/6/3/3 line vs. Chicago
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 4:36 PM
Jalen Johnson finished with 25 points (11-of-18 FGs), six rebounds, three assists and three steals against the Bulls on Monday.
Analysis: Johnson missed Atlanta's previous game with an ankle injury and was questionable entering this one. However, it didn't seem to be giving him any trouble as he had his highest-scoring performance of the season. Johnson was drafted in the third-round of Yahoo! leagues, and this type of performance is what managers were expecting. Next up on the schedule is a trip to Brooklyn, which should be a favorable matchup for Johnson to stay hot. |
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