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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) questionable Friday vs. New York
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 11:07 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (quad) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Young has missed Atlanta's last two games, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker filling the resulting void in the starting lineup. NAW, who has standard-league value when Young plays, should be rostered regardless of what happens with Atlanta's starting point guard. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels delivers 11/8/9/2/2 line vs. Wolves
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:56 AM
Dyson Daniels stuffed the stat sheet on Wednesday with 11 points (5-of-8 FGs), eight rebounds, nine assists, two steals and two blocks against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Daniels hasn't been as highly touted in fantasy basketball this season, mostly because his steals are down and his scoring has been rough. However, he has somewhat made up for it by averaging career highs in rebounds and assists, and he nearly recorded a triple-double in this game. This was a well-rounded performance for Daniels as he continues to thrive without Trae Young in the lineup. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson turns in 34/10/6/2/1 line vs. Wolves
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:46 AM
Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 34 points (15-of-22 FGs), 10 rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in a 126-102 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Analysis: These monster nights are becoming routine for Johnson. He missed Monday's game with an illness, but the effects clearly didn't linger enough to limit his production in this one. Johnson has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, and while his production hasn't been limited when Trae Young is available, he has been at his best when Young isn't playing. He'll look to remain hot in New York on Friday. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) scores 16 in return
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:42 AM
Kristaps Porzi??is returned to the lineup on Wednesday and contributed 16 points (6-of-12 FGs), two rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: After missing Atlanta's last 10 games with an illness, Porzi??is was available off the bench in this game. In just 17 minutes, he was able to make a large impact. His last two appearances have been weeks apart, but in both games, he poured in the points in limited action. Hopefully he'll remain available moving forward, but his health is worth keeping an eye on. Even if he remains a reserve for Atlanta, he'll be a highly impactful option for fantasy managers. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) sidelined Wednesday vs. Wolves
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 7:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (quad) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Young sat out Monday, and he'll be out for a second straight game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is expected to remain in the starting lineup. He posted a monster 30/4/5/2/1 line with six triples on Monday against the Thunder. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is (illness) off injury report vs. Wolves
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 11:13 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) is not on the injury report against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Analysis: Porzi??is will make his return after missing nearly a month due to an illness. He'll likely have his minutes restricted and continue to come off the bench, which is good news for Onyeka Okongwu. Porzi??is played 21 minutes off the bench in his most recent appearance and was productive. He's still worth keeping an eye on, but hopefully Porzi??is is in the clear with these illness issues. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) questionable vs. Minnesota
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 11:08 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (quad) is questionable to play against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Analysis: Young missed Monday's game and could be another with this quad contusion. Nickeil Alexander-Walker started in his place and would remain a starter if Young is held out. NAW has been excellent as a starter all season and would get the chance to play extra minutes against his former team. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson (illness) off injury report vs. MIN
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 11:05 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Johnson (illness) is not on the injury report against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Analysis: Johnson will be back following a one-game absence against the Thunder on Monday. Vit Krejci started in his place but will return to playing a significant reserve role with Johnson back in the lineup. Asa Newell and Mouhamed Gueye will also likely lose out on minutes. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Okongwu posts 26/14/6/1 line in loss to Thunder
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 5:07 PM
Onyeka Okongwu finished with 26 points (8-of-16 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), 14 rebounds, six assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's defeat at the hands of the Thunder.
Analysis: Okongwu continues to thrive with Kristaps Porzi??is sidelined due to illness and he saw his role on the offensive end of the floor expand even further in this one with the Hawks missing Jalen Johnson, who has emerged as one of the game's premier all-around players this season, due to illness. The 25-year-old big man has scored at least 23 points in three of his last five games since December 21. He's delivered fourth-round fantasy value this season, averaging 16.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks through 33 games. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Alexander-Walker scores 30 in loss to Thunder
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 5:06 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker amassed a team-high 30 points (11-of-24 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block over 39 minutes during Monday's loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker recorded his fifth 30-point effort of the season, accomplishing the feat for the first time in nearly a month. The 27-year-old guard took on an expanded role from a scoring standpoint with Jalen Johnson sidelined due to illness, hoisting a season-high 24 shot attempts in this one. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker ATL starts NAW, Daniels, Risacher, Krej?Ã, Okongwu
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 1:38 PM
NBA Lineups
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Vit Krej?Ã and Onyeka Okongwu will start Monday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: The Hawks won't have Trae Young or Jalen Johnson for Monday's game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Alexander-Walker and Krej?Ã are filling the resulting voids. While the former is already rostered in most fantasy leagues, the latter will be worth streaming in deeper leagues. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) out Monday vs. Thunder
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 8:29 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (quad) is out for Monday's matchup with the Thunder.
Analysis: Young played through his quad injury on Saturday, but he'll be forced to miss at least one game when he sits out on Monday. With Young unavailable, Nickeil Alexander-Walker should earn a spot start against the Thunder, making him worthy of streaming, albeit in a tough matchup. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) questionable Monday vs. OKC
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 12:10 PM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (quad) is questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Young's right quad contusion landed him on the injury report ahead of Saturday's loss ot the Knicks. While he did play, the Hawks' point guard struggled for most of the night. If Young can't play against the reigning champs, Nickeil Alexander-Walker will be tasked with the starting point guard responsibilities. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson (illness) out Monday vs. OKC
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 12:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Johnson (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: The Hawks will be without their most productive fantasy option when they face the reigning champs on Monday. Johnson's absence opens a massive hole in Atlanta's rotation, especially with Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) also out. Vit Krej?Ã should figure more prominently in the rotation, and there should also be more minutes available to Mouhamed Gueye. Krej?Ã is worth a look for those needing three-point production. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is (illness) ruled out vs. Oklahoma City
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 8:10 AM
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Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) has been ruled out against the Thunder on Monday.
Analysis: Porzi??is has been sidelined for the last two games and will miss at least one more. However, following Monday's game, he will be considered âday-to-day.â That means there is a chance he returns to play the Timberwolves on Wednesday, though Onyeka Okongwu will continue to start until that happens. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker chips in with 25 vs. NYK
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 4:51 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker recorded 25 points (8-of-18 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), one rebound, one assist, one steal and five three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Since scoring eight points in a November 25 loss to the Wizards, Alexander-Walker has failed to score in double figures just once. His performance against the Knicks was among the best, with the reserve guard recording his fourth 20-point game in his last six appearances. Alexander-Walker has only been an 11th-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, but he's worth holding onto in some 12-team leagues. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson posts 20/9/12 line vs. New York
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 4:50 PM
Jalen Johnson finished Saturday's loss to the Knicks with 20 points (7-of-16 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Finishing one rebound shy of a triple-double is becoming a habit for Johnson, who did so for a third consecutive game on Saturday. While the Hawks have now lost six straight games, the good news for fantasy managers is that the return of Trae Young (nine points, 10 assists and two steals) has not negatively affected Johnson's fantasy value. Over the past two weeks, the Hawks' forward has been a top-10 player in eight-cat formats. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu hits six triples, scores 31 points
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 4:50 PM
Onyeka Okongwu accumulated 31 points (10-of-16 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), 14 rebounds, one assist, one steal and six three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Okongwu put on a show on Saturday, finishing one point shy of his season-high while shooting 6-of-10 from beyond the arc. The Hawks' current starting center finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line, and one of the turning points was when Okongwu fouled out with 29.6 seconds remaining. As long as the Hawks remain without Kristaps Porzi??is, it will be Okongwu's show in the middle. Those who have him rostered can either command a sky-high price via trade or hold onto him. The latter approach may be better, especially with the Hawks playing four games in Week 11. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) available Saturday vs. New York
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 12:10 PM
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Trae Young (quad) is available for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Despite a right quad contusion and Saturday's game being the second in as many nights for the Hawks, Young will be in the starting lineup. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will miss out on a move into the starting five, but he plays enough to merit being rostered in 12-team leagues. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) probable Saturday vs. Knicks
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 7:14 AM
Trae Young (quad) is probable for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Young is dealing with a right thigh contusion, but is likely to be available against the Knicks given his probable status Saturday despite it being the second game of a back-to-back. The 27-year-old point guard had 30 points and five three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Heat. |
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