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Trae Young Trae Young (heel) questionable Saturday vs. MEM
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 11:07 AM
Brad Rowland
Trae Young (left heel contusion) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Young has consistently shown up on recent injury reports, but that was due to lingering tendinitis in his right Achilles tendon. This heel injury is a different situation, so his status for Saturday appears to be in some question. With Kobe Bufkin done for the season, Vit Krejci will figure more prominently in the rotation if Young is limited or cannot play. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson tallies 22/9/3/2/3 line vs. Spurs
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 6:03 PM
Jalen Johnson stuffed the stat sheet on Thursday with 22 points (8-of-14 FGs), nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, three blocks and one triple against the Spurs.
Analysis: Johnson had a couple of poor shooting nights before this game, but that wasn't an issue for him in this one. He provided his typical well-rounded production and was far more efficient. He had shot 1-of-9 from deep over his last two games, so he only took one in this one, which was a big make late in the fourth quarter. Johnson has been one of the best players in fantasy basketabll despite a slow start, and he currently ranks in the top-20 in 9-cat leagues. They'll close out the week with Memphis coming to town on Saturday. |
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Larry Nance Larry Nance Jr. puts up 21/13/2 line with 5 threes
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 5:59 PM
Larry Nance Jr. provided a boost off the bench with 21 points (8-of-13 FGs), 13 rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and five 3-pointers against San Antonio on Thursday.
Analysis: With Onyeka Okongwu set to miss at least three more games, Nance should be a safe streaming option. Minutes haven't been there when OO and Clint Capela are both healthy, but he played 31 minutes in this one and closed the game out in the fourth quarter and overtime while Capela only played 22 minutes. Nance's floor spacing ability worked well with Trae Young in pick and pop sets, and he had a monster performance off the bench. He is available in 98% of Yahoo leagues, which will likely change quickly. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter paces Hawks with 27 points in loss
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 5:55 PM
De'Andre Hunter led Atlanta with 27 points (9-of-15 FGs), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and four 3-pointers against the Spurs on Thursday.
Analysis: Hunter has thrived as a reserve for Atlanta this season, and he had arguably his best performance of the season in this one. He scored a season-high 27 points and 12 of those in overtime, which included a poster dunk on Victor Wembanyama to tie the game and force overtime. Hunter's lack of defensive stats still limits his 9-cat impact, but his career-highs in points, 3-pointers and free throw percentage have allowed him to rank in the top-100. He'll certainly be a contender for Sixth Man of the Year if he continues to play this well. |
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Trae Young Trae Young dishes out 16 dimes in overtime loss
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 5:50 PM
Trae Young recorded a double-double on Thursday with 23 points (7-of-16 FGs), 16 assists, three steals, three 3-pointers and five turnovers in a 133-126 overtime loss to San Antonio.
Analysis: Young recorded his fifth straight double-double and had his eighth game with at least 15 assists this season in the loss. Trae has taken fewer shots this season and made a lower percentage of them, which has resulted in his scoring taking a hot. However, he has shot better over his last few games, and the numbers have reflected that. Regardless of the scoring, Young still leads the league in assists, and his commitment to facilitation has benefitted the team. Trae should end the year with the assist crown for the first time in his career. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (Achilles) cleared to play vs. Spurs
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 12:30 PM
Atlanta Hawks
Trae Young (right Achilles tendinitis) has been upgraded to available for Thursday's matchup with San Antonio.
Analysis: Unsurprisingly, Young will once again be cleared to play after initially being listed as probable. He's coming off of an excellent performance against the Bucks and will continue to put up big numbers, even if his shooting percentages have been subpar this year. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu (knee) out at least a week
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 4:04 PM
Marc Stein on Twitter
Onyeka Okongwu will be sidelined at least a week due to left knee inflammation.
Analysis: Okongwu has played well off the bench this season, and his absence should free up additional minutes for Larry Nance Jr. behind Clint Capela. |
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Kobe Bufkin Kobe Bufkin to udergo season-ending surgery
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 9:34 AM
Kobe Bufkin (right shoulder instability) is set to undergo season-ending surgery.
Analysis: Bufkin appeared in just 10 games before his 2024-25 season came to a close. The Hawks guard is expected to make a full recover for the 2025-26 campaign. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter produces 15/7/3 stat line in loss
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 1:20 PM
De'Andre Hunter logged 30 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Bucks, accounting for 15 points (5-of-16 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, and three 3-pointers.
Analysis: Rostered in 41% of Yahoo leagues, Hunter has provided top 100 value in 9-cat formats, with his production having increased since he moved into a reserve role. Hunter doesn't offer much defensive value, which limits his margin for error, but the Hawks wing is worth having in deeper leagues. Unfortunately, the Week 8 schedule isn't the best, as Atlanta's two games are on the busiest days (Thursday and Saturday). |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson records 15/10/4/1 line vs. Milwaukee
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 1:20 PM
Jalen Johnson tallied 15 points (6-of-15 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 39 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Bucks.
Analysis: Johnson struggled with his shot on Saturday, shooting 40% from the field and missing all four of his 3-point attempts. However, this was a blip on the radar for the Hawks forward, who continues to emerge as one of the NBA's bright young talents. Johnson will look to bounce back when the Hawks visit San Antonio on Thursday. |
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Trae Young Trae Young scores game-high 35 points in defeat
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 1:19 PM
Trae Young finished Saturday's 110-102 loss to the Bucks with 35 points (9-of-18 FGs, 14-of-17 FTs), seven rebounds, 10 assists, one block, and three 3-pointers in 40 minutes.
Analysis: While Young has scored 30 points or more just three times since the start of November, the more significant issue regarding his fantasy value has been his field goal percentage and turnover count. Over the past month, he's shooting 38.7% from the field and averaging 4.6 turnovers per game, sitting just inside the top 70 in 9-cat formats. The Hawks only play two games in Week 8, beginning with the Spurs on Thursday. |
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Trae Young Trae, Bogi, Hunter all available vs. Milwaukee
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 9:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (right Achilles tendinitis), Bogdan Bogdanovic (left quad contusion) and De'Andre Hunter (right knee injury management)
Analysis: All three players were initially listed as probable and will once again be available to play in this game. Hunter and Bogi will play significant roles off the bench, while Young will continue to be the focal point of the offense in his typical starting role. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson (ankle) upgraded to available
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 9:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Johnson (right ankle sprain) has been upgraded to available for Saturday's matchup with Milwaukee.
Analysis: Johnson was initially listed as questionable due to an ankle injury that he suffered in the fourth quarter against New York on Wednesday. However, it won't keep him out of the lineup in the semifinals of the NBA Cup in Las Vegas. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (Achilles) probable vs. Milwaukee
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 2:11 PM
Brad Rowland
Trae Young (right Achilles tendinitis) is probable for Saturday's matchup with the Bucks.
Analysis: Once again, Young is expected to play through this Achilles ailment. It has only forced him to miss one game this season, and it likely won't be his second in the NBA Cup semifinals on Saturday. |
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Bogdan Bogdanovic, De'Andre Hunter probable Sat.
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 2:10 PM
Brad Rowland
Bogdan Bogdanovic (left quad contusion) and De'Andre Hunter (knee injury management) are probable for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.
Analysis: After sitting out Sunday's loss to the Nuggets, Bogdanovic played 24 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's win over the Knicks. Hunter played 29 minutes in New York and has not missed a game since November 17. Look for both players to be part of the Hawks' bench rotation in Las Vegas. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson (ankle) questionable vs. Milwaukee
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 2:08 PM
Brad Rowland
Jalen Johnson (right ankle sprain) is questionable to play against the Bucks on Saturday.
Analysis: Johnson tweaked his ankle in the fourth quarter against the Knicks on Wednesday, and there is a chance that he keeps him out of their semifinal matchup in the NBA Cup. Larry Nance Jr. got the start when Johnson was sidelined on Sunday, though De'Andre Hunter will also see extra minutes. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter pours in 24 points, 4 threes
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 4:09 PM
De'Andre Hunter had 24 points (8-of-15 FGs), one rebound and four 3-pointers against the Knicks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Hunter's 24 points were a game-high. He continues to come off the bench, but is a significant part of the Hawks' rotation. Hunter recorded just one rebound, no assists, no steals and no blocks. He almost literally just provided points and 3-pointers, which are the only categories fantasy managers can count on Hunter for. |
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Trae Young Young has 22/5/11 line as Hawks win in New York
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 4:03 PM
Trae Young had 22 points (8-of-22 FGs), five rebounds, 11 assists, one steal and two 3-pointers against the Knicks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Some things never change. Young didn't have his best game as he scored 22 points on 22 shots, but he still was part of a comeback as Young's Hawks won yet another game at Madison Square Garden. It was a solid performance by the 26-year-old point guard as he dished out 11 assists and recorded another double-double. He was +6 in 36 minutes in the eight-point victory and only turned it over three times. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson has 21/15/7 line in win over Knicks
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 3:58 PM
Jalen Johnson had 21 points (8-of-20 FGs), 15 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, two blocks and one 3-pointer in the Hawks' 108-100 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Johnson returned from a shoulder injury that caused him to miss Sunday's game and was just three assists shy of a triple-double in the win over the Knicks Wednesday. Johnson wasn't efficient shooting as he had 21 points on 20 shots, but impacted the game in a variety of ways as he had a full stat line. He continues to build on what's become a breakout season for the 22-year-old power forward. |
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Jalen Johnson Hawks start Young, Daniels, Risacher, JJ, Capela
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 12:49 PM
Hawks will start Young, Daniels, Risacher, Johnson, Capela on Wednesday against the Knicks.
Analysis: No surprise here. With Johnson healthy, Larry Nance Jr. heads back to the bench and the rest of Atlanta's starters remain the same. |
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