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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels tallies 10/10/4/3 line vs. Orlando
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 6:05 PM
Hawks PR
Dyson Daniels turned in a strong line on Thursday with 10 points (3-of-14 FGs), 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals against the Magic.
Analysis: It was a rough shooting night for Daniels, but he still provided a well-rounded stat line that featured a double-double and multiple steals. Daniels' three steals in this game brought his season total to 152, which is the most that a player has had in a season since 2018-19, when Paul George (170) and James Harden (158) both achieved that mark. Daniels has played in 51 games, and Atlanta still has 26 more games this season. If Daniels continued on his rate of three steals per game and played the rest of Atlanta's games this year, he'd finish in 20th place all-time on the single-season steals leaderboard with 230. He'll look to keep the thievery up against the Pistons on Sunday to close out the week. |
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Trae Young Trae Young drops game-high 38 points in loss
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 6:01 PM
Trae Young led the Hawks with 38 points (13-of-28 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, one steal, four three-pointers and five turnovers in a 114-108 loss to the Magic on Thursday.
Analysis: Young picked up right we he left off before the All-Star break as he scored exactly 38 points for a second straight game. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to match his 19 assists from Atlanta's final game before the break, but Young was still able to supply plenty of offense despite not getting much help from his teammates. Turnovers continue to plague Young's value, but he has been able to offset those issues with a barrage of points, rebounds and assists. It also helps that he's dominating at the free throw line. The Hawks wrap up the week against Detroit on Sunday. |
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Clint Capela Clint Capela logs 18 minutes in return to lineup
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 5:49 PM
Clint Capela returned to the lineup on Thursday and finished with three points (1-of-6 FGs), four rebounds, one assist and one block against the Magic.
Analysis: It has been a strange few weeks for Capela. This was his first appearance since January 27. He missed a few games before the trade deadline due to back spasms, and then he missed a few more due to personal reasons, which led many to believe he was going to be traded. Capela wasn't dealt at the deadline, but he was inactive for Atlanta's last few games before the All-Star break. He finally returned to the rotation, where he played 18 minutes behind Onyeka Okongwu, who logged 30 minutes. It was Capela's first game in nearly a month, so he may see more minutes once he gets a few more games under his belt. However, Capela's fantasy upside is limited as a reserve. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (Achilles) available vs. Orlando
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 11:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (Achilles) has been upgraded to available to play against the Magic on Thursday.
Analysis: Young was initially listed as probable, and now he has officially been cleared to suit up. He'll occupy his normal spot in the starting unit and will look to carry some momentum from his 38/19 performance in Atlanta's final game before the All-Star break into this matchup with Orlando. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (Achilles) probable Thursday vs. Magic
Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 11:11 AM
Brad Rowland
Trae Young (Achilles) is probable for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Young is again on the Hawks' injury report with tendinitis in his right Achilles tendon. However, he's considered probable, so fantasy managers should expect to see the All-Star point guard in the starting lineup on Thursday. Keaton Wallace would figure more prominently in the rotation if Young cannot play, likely as a starter. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu finishes loss with 21/14/5/2/3 line
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 5:42 PM
Onyeka Okongwu logged 41 minutes in Wednesday's 149-148 overtime loss to the Knicks, accounting for 21 points (9-of-10 FGs, 3-of-8 FTs), 14 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and three blocks.
Analysis: Okongwu was outstanding on Wednesday, but the exception was the foul line. He shot 3-of-8 from the charity stripe and has only made 60.9 percent of his attempts over the past two weeks. The good news for fantasy managers is that Okongwu makes 73.1 percent of his attempts for the season. He should be able to clean up that area when the Hawks return from the All-Star break on February 20 against the Magic. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert posts 20/10/7/0/3 line vs. Knicks
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 5:41 PM
Caris LeVert recorded a line of 20 points (8-of-13 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, seven assists, three blocks, and two three-pointers in 35 minutes in Wednesday's overtime loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: After scoring 18 points in Monday's win over Orlando, LeVert scored 20 and recorded a double-double against the Knicks. He has a higher fantasy ceiling in Atlanta than in Cleveland. Rostered in 16 percent of Yahoo! leagues, LeVert has provided ninth-round value in eight-cat formats over the past week. Due to Atlanta's many injuries, he's worth adding in deep leagues after the All-Star break. |
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Georges Niang Georges Niang matches season-high with 21 points
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 5:39 PM
Georges Niang accounted for 21 points (8-of-16 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks, and four three-pointers in 34 minutes in Wednesday's overtime loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Not only was Wednesday's effort Niang's best since being traded to the Hawks at the deadline, but it was also one of his best performances of the season. The veteran forward matched his season-high with 21 points and recorded a complete stat line. With Jalen Johnson out for the season and Larry Nance Jr. (knee) out at least six weeks, Niang is worth picking up in deep leagues after the All-Star break. And he should be easy to find; Niang is rostered in only seven percent of Yahoo! leagues. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels records 23/4/4/4 line vs. Knicks
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 5:39 PM
Dyson Daniels finished Wednesday's overtime loss to the Knicks with 23 points (10-of-15 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, four steals, and two 3-pointers in 36 minutes.
Analysis: Not only did the âGreat Barrier Thiefâ provide value in the steals category, but he was also effective as a scorer. Daniels shot 66.7 percent from the field; the 23 points are the most he's scored in a game since February 1 (23 vs. Indiana). Heading into the All-Star break, Daniels has provided top-30 value in eight and nine-cat formats over the past month. Based on his Yahoo! ADP (137), Daniels has been one of the most valuable players in fantasy basketball this season. |
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Trae Young Trae Young drops 38 points, 19 assists vs. Knicks
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 5:38 PM
Trae Young shot 11-of-29 from the field and 12-of-14 from the foul line in Tuesday's 149-148 loss to the Knicks, finishing with 38 points, one rebound, 19 assists, and four three-pointers in 44 minutes.
Analysis: Young turned things up a notch after scoring seven points on 2-of-11 shooting during the first half. The 38 points are the most he's scored in a game since January 14 (43 vs. Phoenix), and the Hawks point guard finished one helper shy of his fourth 20-assist game of the season. Young will be headed to the All-Star Game as an injury replacement, and the trip is much-deserved regardless of how it came about. |
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Clint Capela Clint Capela inactive Wednesday vs. New York
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 12:13 PM
Lauren Williams
Clint Capela is inactive for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Despite not being listed on the injury report, Capela will not play in the Hawks' final game before the All-Star break. Hawks coach Quin Snyder said during his pregame availability that the veteran center's ramp-up process will continue through the All-Star break. Mouhamed Gueye and Georges Niang should take on additional rotation minutes, as Atlanta is also without Larry Nance Jr. (knee). |
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Larry Nance Larry Nance Jr. (knee) out at least six weeks
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 11:59 AM
Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks announced Wednesday that Larry Nance Jr. (knee) will be re-evaluated in six weeks.
Analysis: Nance injured his right knee during Monday's win over Orlando. On Wednesday, the Hawks announced that he had been diagnosed with a non-displaced right medial femoral condyle fracture, and that he will be re-evaluated around March 26. Mouhamed Gueye and Georges Niang will play additional minutes moving forward. |
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Vit Krejci Vit Krejci (back) to miss next three to four weeks
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 11:56 AM
Atlanta Hawks
Vit Krejci (back) will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks.
Analysis: Krejci left Monday's game against the Magic with a lower back contusion, which imaging confirmed to be a non-displaced lumbar fracture. The 24-year-old point guard will be re-evaluated in mid-March. Caris LeVert should be the biggest beneficiary of Krejci missing the next few weeks. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (Achilles) available Wednesday vs. NYK
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 11:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (Achilles) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: No surprise here as Young was listed as probable with an Achilles injury that has seemingly bothered him for the entire season. Young also might have additional motivation to suit up Wednesday with the game being on the road against the Knicks. Young has been one of Madison Square Garden's greatest villains in recent years, and he seems to revel being a part of that club. |
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Vit Krejci Vit Krejci, Larry Nance Jr. sidelined Wednesday
Tue, Feb 11, 2025, 12:31 PM
NBA Injury Report
Vit Krejci (back) and Larry Nance Jr. (knee) will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Knicks.
Analysis: Both players left Monday's matchup with the Magic early with their respective injuries, and both will miss at least one game. Players like Mouhamed Gueye, Georges Niang and Caris LeVert could pick up the slack for Krejci and Nance Jr. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert chips in 18 points off bench
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 5:19 PM
Caris LeVert provided a boost off the bench with 18 points (6-of-11 FGs), eight rebounds, two assists and three 3-pointers on Monday against the Magic.
Analysis: LeVert made his debut for the Hawks against Washington on Saturday, but he was limited by foul trouble and finished with just nine points in 15 minutes. However, LeVert was far more productive in his second game with his new team. This was his highest-scoring performance of the past month, and he set a new season-high for rebounds. LeVert should be a serviceable reserve scoring option for the Hawks for the rest of the season, and with Vit Krejci (back) being forced to exit early, LeVert may continue to see a few extra minutes after he played 32 off the bench on Monday. |
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Trae Young Trae Young turns ball over nine times in win
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 5:10 PM
Trae Young led the Hawks with 19 points (6-of-17 FGs), five rebounds, eight assists, one steal, one 3-pointer and nine turnovers in a 112-106 win over the Magic on Monday.
Analysis: On Monday, Young was named to the All-Star Game as an injury replacement and awarded the Eastern Conference Player of the Week. He had been on a tear, but he wasn't able to replicate that success against a tough Orlando defense. This was the fifth time this season that Young had at least nine turnovers, with four of those coming over the past month. Young has generally been able to make up for the turnovers with production in other categories, but he wasn't able to do that in this game. He'll look to enter the All-Star break on a high note as the Hawks head to New York on Wednesday. |
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Mouhamed Gueye Mouhamed Gueye posts solid line in 15 minutes
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 3:54 PM
Mouhamed Gueye started on Monday and finished with nine points (2-of-6 FGs), one rebound, two assists, two steals, one block and two 3-pointers against the Magic.
Analysis: Gueye was with Atlanta's G-League affiliate during their last game, but in the last game he was available for, he had 15 points, 12 rebounds, two steals and four blocks. That was enough for him to move into the starting lineup against Orlando. He only played 15 minutes, but he was productive in his limited time on the floor. Clint Capela was inactive once again, and Larry Nance Jr. (knee) exited early. If both Capela and Nance remain out against the Knicks on Wednesday, Gueye may see extra minutes. |
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Larry Nance Larry Nance Jr. (knee) will not return vs. Orlando
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 3:23 PM
Hawks PR
Larry Nance Jr. (knee) will not return to Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Nance injured his right knee after a foul from Franz Wagner and immediately asked for a sub to come out of the game. He was helped to the locker room by teammates, which isn't a good sign. He'll be out for the rest of Monday's game, but it's unclear how much time he may or may not miss after this. Mouhamed Gueye should fill out the backup center minutes with Clint Capela still inactive. |
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Vit Krejci Vit Krejci (back) will not return Monday vs. ORL
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 3:23 PM
Brad Rowland
Vit Krejci (back) will not return to Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Krejci was injured when Jonathan Isaac challenged him from behind on a dunk, with the Hawks guard falling flat on his back. He's been ruled out for the rest of the game with a lower back contusion. With Larry Nance (knee) also out, the Hawks could be without two rotation players for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. If needed, new additions Georges Niang, Caris LeVert, and Terance Mann can absorb some of those minutes. |
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