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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Pori??is (illness) out Friday vs. DET
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 11:05 AM
Brad Rowland
Kristaps Pori??is (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: After missing Atlanta's most recent game for conditioning reasons, Pori??is will not be available on Friday due to illness. As has been the case in the past, Onyeka Okongwu will remain the starter. Okongwu is already rostered in most fantasy leagues, so nothing changes there. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (knee) optimistic to return in December
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 7:13 AM
Shams Charania
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Trae Young is optimistic about returning to the court in December.
Analysis: Shams notes that, âHawks star Trae Young, who sustained a sprained MCL on Oct. 29, is optimistic about returning to action this month. The Hawks have gone 12-8 without Young in the lineup, and they believe his fit with a rising core in Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Zaccharie Risacher and Onyeka Okongwu will elevate the team.â It's an encouraging update, but there is still no clear timeline for Young's return. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status. |
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Jacob Toppin Jacob Toppin (shoulder) ruled out for season
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 12:25 PM
Atlanta Hawks
Jacob Toppin (shoulder) is out for the remainder of the season.
Analysis: Toppin injured his right shoulder in late November while playing for the Hawks' G League affiliate. Diagnosed with a torn labrum, he underwent surgery on Monday and will not play again this season. While Toppin's absence does not affect the Hawks' rotation, he'll miss out on what could have been valuable in-game reps in College Park. |
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Jalen Johnson Johnson stays hot with 30/12/12 triple-double
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 3:30 PM
Jalen Johnson went off for 30 points (10-of-18 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), 12 rebounds, 12 assists and two steals over 39 minutes, powering the Hawks to a 131-116 win over the Wizards.
Analysis: Johnson's metamorphosis into one of the league's most impactful all-around contributors continued in this one, as he recorded his second straight triple-double and his fourth in his last 12 games. The 24-year-old has operated as Atlanta's primary offensive catalyst all season, delivering bona fide first-round fantasy value. He's averaging a ridiculous 26.4 points, 12.0 rebounds, 10.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks over his last seven contests. Are you not entertained? The Hawks are off until Friday when they face the Pistons before closing out a brief two-game week with a home tilt against the 76ers. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Okongwu posts 21/9/6/2/1 line in win over Wizards
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 3:28 PM
Onyeka Okongwu recorded 21 points (10-of-17 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 35 minutes in Saturday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: Okongwu took advantage of Washington's injury-depleted frontcourt and historically porous defense, and the absence of fellow big Kristaps Porzi??is on the second night of a back-to-back, to knock down 10-of-17 shots and eclipse the 20-point plateau for the eighth time this season. He's delivered fifth-round value for fantasy managers this season, averaging 16 points, 7.4 rebounds, three assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks through 24 contests. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Alexander-Walker chips in 17 points vs. Wizards
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 3:28 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker posted 17 points (7-of-15 FGs), four rebounds, four assists and three steals over 32 minutes in Saturday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker fell just shy of reaching the 20-point mark for the sixth consecutive game as he knocked down just 3-of-10 from long range. The 27-year-old guard has stepped up in a big way from an offensive standpoint while Trae Young remains sidelined with an MCL sprain in his knee. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (conditioning) out Saturday
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 7:20 AM
Kristaps Porzi??is (conditioning) is out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Porzingis will miss Saturday's game for conditioning reasons. The 30-year-old power forward missed Friday's game against the Nuggets with an illness and has missed the last five games. Onyeka Okongwu will start, but he's already rostered in most fantasy leagues. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is returns to lineup, scores 25 points
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 5:01 PM
Kristaps Porzi??is returned to the lineup on Friday and contributed 25 points (9-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks and four three-pointers against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Following a four-game absence due to an illness, Porzingis was back in the rotation for this game. He came off the bench for the first time this season and only the second time in his career, which allowed Onyeka Okongwu to remain a starter. That likely isn't a permanent change, since Porzingis was on a minutes restriction, but he thrived during his 20 minutes on the floor. This was the first of a back-to-back, and Porzi??is hasn't played in both legs of a back-to-back this year. |
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Jalen Johnson Johnson posts 21/18/16 line in loss to Nuggets
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 4:58 PM
Jalen Johnson stuffed the stat sheet on Friday with 21 points (9-of-20 FGs), 18 rebounds, 16 assists, two steals and one three-pointer in a 134-133 loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Johnson became the first player in Hawks history to record a triple-double in a single half. He wasn't quite as productive in the second half, but he was still able to set a new career high for assists and match his career high for rebounds. Johnson missed Wednesday's game due to right calf tightness, and he was questionable to play in this one. It didn't seem to bother him, but there is certainly a chance he is back on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Wizards since it is the second of a back-to-back. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Alexander-Walker drops 30 points, five triples
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 4:54 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 30 points (10-of-17 FGs), five rebounds, one assist and five three-pointers on Friday against the Nuggets.
Analysis: This was the fifth straight game that NAW was able to score at least 20 points, and four of his nine career 30-point games have come over the last 15 days. It has been a spectacular first year in Atlanta for NAW, and he'll continue to shine as a starter until Trae Young (knee) returns. His value will take a hit after that, but he should still be productive enough to be worth rostering in standard leagues. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is (illness) available vs. Denver
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 11:47 AM
Atlanta Hawks
Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) is available to play in Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Porzi??is will be back after a four-game absence, and he will likely return to his spot in the starting lineup. That would typically push Onyeka Okongwu to the bench, but with Porzi??is on a minutes restriction, Okongwu will continue to start. This is the first night of a back-to-back, so Porzi??is will likely sit that one out. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson (calf) available vs. Denver
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 11:45 AM
Atlanta Hawks
Jalen Johnson (calf) is available to play against the Nuggets on Friday.
Analysis: Johnson will be back after a one-game absence. Mouhamed Gueye started that game in his place, but he will return to a reserve role for this one. This is the first night of a back-to-back, so don't be surprised if Johnson is back on the injury report ahead Saturday's game against the Wizards. |
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Jacob Toppin Jacob Toppin (shoulder) to remain out Friday
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 11:25 AM
Brad Rowland
Jacob Toppin (shoulder) is out for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Toppin's continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not part of the Hawks' rotation when healthy. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) questionable Friday
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 11:24 AM
Brad Rowland
Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Porzi??is has missed Atlanta's last four games due to illness, and he has progressed to the âreturn to competition conditioningâ phase. Onyeka Okongwu will be the starting center whenever Porzi??is is not available, and he should already be rostered in all leagues. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson (calf) questionable Friday vs. DEN
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 11:22 AM
Brad Rowland
Jalen Johnson (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Due to right calf tightness, Johnson was held out of Wednesday's loss to the Clippers. Mouhamed Gueye replaced him in the starting lineup but did not offer much value, going scoreless in 23 minutes. Gueye may get another start if Johnson can't play against the Nuggets, but there's no need to consider streaming him. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker has 21 points in loss
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 4:34 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 21 points (7-of-18 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers against the Clippers.
Analysis: The Hawks were no match for the Clippers without Jaylen Johnson as they trailed by 14 points at halftime and ultimately lost by 23. Alexander-Walker continued to put up numbers even in the loss. The 27-year-old shooting guard had 21 points Wednesday and continues to produce with Trae Young (knee) out of the lineup. |
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Mouhamed Gueye ATL starts NAW, Daniels, Risacher, Gueye, Okongwu
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 1:10 PM
Tomer Azarly
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Mouhamed Gueye and Onyeka Okongwu will start Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: The Hawks are without Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzi??is, with the latter missing his fifth consecutive game. Okongwu will continue to start for KP, while Gueye steps in for Johnson. While Okongwu is already rostered in most leagues, Gueye is worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson (calf) downgraded to out Wednesday
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 12:34 PM
Atlanta Hawks
Jalen Johnson (calf) is now out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Initially listed as available for Wednesday's game, Johnson was downgraded to questionable about an hour before tipoff. He is now officially out. Mouhamed Gueye could be pushed into the starting lineup out of necessity. Getting to start would make Gueye worthy of a look in deep leagues, which has not been the case when he's come off the bench. |
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Jacob Toppin Jacob Toppin (shoulder) ruled out vs. LAC
Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 11:06 AM
Brad Rowland
Jacob Toppin (shoulder) has been ruled out against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Toppin has played less than 20 total minutes for the Hawks this year. His absence won't impact their rotation. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) out Wednesday vs. LAC
Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 11:04 AM
Brad Rowland
Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Porzi??is will miss a fourth consecutive game due to illness. Onyeka Okongwu, who should already be rostered in most leagues, will remain in the starting lineup until Porzi??is is healthy enough to play. Mouhamed Gueye will pick up rotation minutes off the bench as Okongwu's backup. |
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