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Caleb Houstan Caleb Houstan hits game-winner, scores 21 points
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 3:27 PM
Caleb Houstan shot 5-of-11 from the field and 6-of-7 from the foul line in Monday's exhibition win over the Heat, scoring 21 points with two rebounds, one assist, one block and five three-pointers.
Analysis: After spending his first three NBA seasons in Orlando, Houstan is on an Exhibit 10 contract with the Hawks. That status is what makes opportunities like Monday's so important, as the Hawks did not play their regulars against the Heat. Known primarily for his perimeter shooting ability when entering the NBA, Houstan shot 5-of-8 from three, including a triple with 13 seconds remaining in overtime to give Atlanta a one-point lead. And his rejection of a Keshad Johnson shot in the final seconds preserved the Hawks' lead. There's no need to consider Houstan in fantasy drafts, as he isn't guaranteed to be on the opening night roster, but he may have helped his case on Monday. |
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Jacob Toppin Jacob Toppin drops game-high 26 points vs. Miami
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 3:22 PM
Jacob Toppin amassed 26 points (9-of-23 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), nine rebounds, five assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in Monday's exhibition against the Heat.
Analysis: With the Hawks resting their regulars for Monday's game, Toppin's playing time increased substantially. He played 41 minutes in the overtime victory, leading all scorers with 26 points. Toppin is on a two-way contract, so his opportunities will be limited once the regular season begins. However, performances like Monday's can grab the attention of league decision-makers, be it in Atlanta or elsewhere. There's no need to consider selecting him in redraft leagues, but managers in deep dynasty leagues can consider using a late-round pick on Toppin. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker sinks three triples
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 4:32 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker produced 13 points (5-of-8 FGs), one rebound, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: After taking on a key role off the bench in Minnesota, Alexander-Walker will do the same in Atlanta after agreeing to a four-year, $62.5 million deal in July. The defensive potential of a NAW/Dyson Daniels tandem on the perimeter may excite fans the most. Alexander-Walker's first stint on Monday was played alongside Daniels (8/3/5/2/1), who finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting last season. Alexander-Walker can also be used alongside Trae Young (9/2/8 with two three-pointers), and the versatility gives him a shot at achieving fantasy relevance in his new home. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson tallies 11 points, four âstocks'
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 4:31 PM
Jalen Johnson recorded 11 points (5-of-8 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), two rebounds, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in Monday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: Monday's exhibition game was the first live action for Johnson since suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in January. He shot the ball well against the Rockets and was active defensively, recording two steals and two blocked shots. Also notable from Monday was Johnson starting at power forward, where he spent most of his time last season. According to Cleaning the Glass, he spent 98 percent of his minutes at the four in 2024-25. The Hawks started Kristaps Porzi??is alongside Johnson on Monday, with Onyeka Okongwu coming off the bench. Given his lack of experience at small forward, Johnson should benefit from remaining in a familiar role instead of guarding up in a bigger lineup. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu scores 11 points in bench role
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 4:30 PM
Onyeka Okongwu amassed 11 points (4-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in Monday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: An official decision has yet to be made regarding the Hawks' starting lineup once the regular season begins. However, Okongwu came off the bench Monday night, with offseason addition Kristaps Porzi??is (five points, one assist and one steal) starting at the center position. While some fantasy managers may have been disappointed by Monday's development, two things must be kept in mind. Okongwu will still play plenty, and there will likely be times when the two posts are on the court simultaneously. Also, Porzi??is has logged 60 games or more just once since the 2016-17 season. Given the track record, there will likely be an extended absence at some point, and Okongwu's value would increase in those spots. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) back to full strength
Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 7:43 AM
Kevin Chouinard
Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) said Monday that the fatigue crashes he dealt with late last season were not an issue while playing for Latvia at EuroBasket.
Analysis: Porzi??is was limited down the stretch for the Celtics last season, as an unspecified illness prompted moments when his energy âcrashed.â After returning to action in mid-March, the forward/center only surpassed 30 minutes in six of the 23 games he played, two of which came in the playoffs. Traded to the Hawks during the offseason, a healthy Porzi??is can be an excellent asset for fantasy managers, especially if his early ADP numbers hold. As of Monday, he has an ADP of 54.8 in Yahoo! leagues. |
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Charles Bassey Hawks sign Charles Bassey to Exhibit 10 contract
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 10:08 AM
Brad Rowland
Hawks signed Charles Bassey to an Exhibit 10 contract.
Analysis: The Hawks added another post player on Wednesday, signing Bassey to a contract that only guarantees him a chance to compete for a standard roster spot. A second-round pick of the 76ers in 2021, the 6-foot-10 center spent his last three seasons in San Antonio. In 36 games last season, Bassey averaged 4.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in 10.4 minutes. Most recently, he was productive as a member of Boston's summer league team in Las Vegas in July. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzingis scores 34, grabs 19 boards in loss
Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 8:25 AM
Kristaps Porzingis led Latvia with 34 points (10-of-22 FGs, 10-of-15 FTs), 19 rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks and four three-pointers in an 88-79 loss to Lithuania on Saturday.
Analysis: Despite the loss, this was easily Porzingis' best game of EuroBasket and is really encouraging heading into next season. The loss knocks Latvia out of the tournament, which means Porzingis' next game will be his first for the Hawks. He didn't dominate every game for Latvia, but he ended on a high note. The dynamic stretch big should get a ton of good looks playing alongside Trae Young. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is bounces back, scores 21 vs. Portugal
Mon, Sep 1, 2025, 7:25 AM
Kristaps Porzi??is finished Monday's win over Portugal with 21 points (6-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Porzi??is once again spent most of his time on the perimeter, but the results were much better than Saturday's loss to Serbia. Twelve of his 14 shots were from beyond the arc, with the Hawks forward/center making five. Porzi??is was also effective as a rebounder, with the nine boards being the most he's grabbed in a game this EuroBasket. Now 2-2 in group play, Latvia is a win over winless Czechia away from clinching its place in the Round of 16. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzingis scores 14 points in loss to Serbia
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 7:23 AM
Kristaps Porzingis finished with 14 points (3-of-7 FGs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and three blocks in an 84-80 loss to Serbia on Saturday.
Analysis: Latvia is now 1-2 in EuroBasket, and their one win was when Porzingis scored 26 points in a narrow win over Estonia. Outside of that, Porzingis has been fairly disappointing. He'll look to bounce back on against Portugal on Monday to help Latvia get back on track. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis leads Latvia with 26 points
Fri, Aug 29, 2025, 8:56 AM
Kristaps Porzingis finished with 26 points, seven rebounds, an assist and two blocks across 27 minutes in Friday's win over Estonia.
Analysis: KP led all scorers in this one as no other player finished with more than 13. Latvia came away with a narrow 72-70 victory over Estonia, so Porzingis' game-leading point total was crucial in securing the win. Expect him to continue posting big scoring totals as Latvia's preferred option on offense. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis turns it over six times in loss
Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 6:59 AM
Kristaps Porzingis struggled on Wednesday and finished with 10 points (3-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and six turnovers in a 93-73 loss to Turkey.
Analysis: Porzingis looked good in the scrimmages leading up to EuroBasket, but he struggled in Latvia's first game of the tournament. He had more turnovers than missed shots and missed all five of his attempts from deep. They'll need him to be better to bounce back in their next game. |
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Vit Krejci Vit Krejci scores 10 points vs. Portugal
Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 3:51 AM
Vit Krejci led Czechia with 10 points (2-of-8 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one three-pointer in a 62-50 loss to Portugal on Wednesday.
Analysis: Krejci is the lone NBA player on Czechia's team, and he was the leading scorer, but this wasn't a dominant performance for him. Krejci will continue to carry the offensive load for them throughout Eurobasket, but it won't change his status as a reserve in Atlanta next season. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) says he feels âgreat'
Tue, Jul 29, 2025, 12:04 PM
Sporta Studija
Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) said during an interview on Monday that he feels âgreatâ after struggling with illness during this past spring's playoffs.
Analysis: Porzi??is was sidelined by an illness late in the regular season and never seemed to get back on track physically. The 7-foot-2 forward/center struggled with fatigue, which limited his playing time as the Celtics were ultimately eliminated in the second round. Traded to the Hawks just before the draft, Porzi??is said he did not do much during June, and the time off has been beneficial. Porzi??is is preparing to represent Latvia at FIBA EuroBasket, which begins in late August. A healthy Porzi??is can be an excellent fantasy asset next season, playing off of Trae Young and sharing the frontcourt with Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu. However, his medical history will likely impact his value in fantasy drafts. |
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Kobe Bufkin Kobe Bufkin scores 25 points in overtime victory
Mon, Jul 14, 2025, 1:09 PM
Kobe Bufkin accounted for 25 points (8-of-15 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in Monday's win over the Rockets.
Analysis: Bufkin shot the ball far better than on Sunday, when the Hawks guard made only three of 17 attempts from the field in a win over Phoenix. However, the scoring efficiency was countered by a brutal day regarding ball control. Bufkin turned the ball over nine times against the Rockets, eight more than his total on Sunday. While his opportunities will be limited once the regular season begins, Bufkin must be efficient as a scorer and playmaker to log consistent minutes off the bench. |
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Jacob Toppin Jacob Toppin (hip) will not return Monday vs. HOU
Mon, Jul 14, 2025, 12:05 PM
Brad Rowland
Jacob Toppin (hip) is out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Toppin, who agreed to a two-way contract in March, played well in Las Vegas before suffering an injury. According to the Hawks, he's dealing with a left hip injury sustained during the first half of Monday's game. Given Atlanta's depth at the power forward position, Toppin may struggle to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball once the regular season begins. That said, the Hawks had to be pleased with his play at summer league. |
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Kobe Bufkin Kobe Bufkin records nine assists vs. Phoenix
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 12:08 PM
Kobe Bufkin amassed 10 points (3-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds and nine assists in Sunday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: Bufkin did not have a good day shooting the basketball, but that's unsurprising given that he's working his way back from season-ending shoulder surgery in December. The rust is expected. The positive for Bufkin is that he dished out nine assists while committing just one turnover. Bufkin has little fantasy value at this point behind Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. However, Bufkin reaching the point where he can be trusted with rotation minutes would benefit the franchise. |
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David Roddy David Roddy sent to Hawks in Durant trade
Sun, Jul 6, 2025, 6:02 AM
Fred Katz
David Roddy will reportedly be sent to the Hawks as part of a seven-team trade.
Analysis: Roddy started last season with Atlanta before ending the year on a two-way with Houston. It's unclear if he'll remain with the Hawks, but he certainly won't be a large part of the team's rotation. |
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Luke Kennard Shams: Hawks sign Luke Kennard to one-year deal
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 3:04 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Hawks signed G/F Luke Kennard to a one-year, $11 million deal.
Analysis: Few teams have gotten off to a better start to the offseason than the Hawks, who added Kennard and Nickeil Alexander-Walker in free agency and Kristaps Porzingis via trade. Kennard agreed to a one-year deal, giving Atlanta a capable shooter off the bench. In 65 appearances for the Grizzlies last season, he shot 43.3 percent from three and is regarded as one of the best three-point shooters in the NBA. While the bench role would limit Kennard's fantasy ceiling, opportunities to offer solid streaming value throughout the season will be there. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Shams: Hawks acquire NAW in sign and trade
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 2:11 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports G/F Nickeil Alexander-Walker has agreed to a four-year, $62 million deal with the Hawks.
Analysis: The Hawks are sending a 2027 second-round pick via Cleveland and cash to the Timberwolves to complete the sign-and-trade. The contract includes a player option and a trade kicker. The writing appeared to be on the wall for Alexander-Walker in Minnesota with the Timberwolves opting to re-sign both Julius Randle and Naz Reid. Now the 26-year-old shooting guard finds himself on a Hawks team that appears to be going for it in a wide open Eastern Conference. Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels can provide premium defense in the backcourt around the playmaking Trae Young. NA-W's minutes will be limited enough that he'll likely need injuries around him to produce real fantasy value in 2025-26. |
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