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Jalen Johnson Johnson has 25/4/4 line as Hawks lose to Blazers
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 4:21 PM
Jalen Johnson had 25 points (10-of-14 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and one 3-pointer against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Analysis: Johnson had an interesting game. He was highly efficient scoring as he had 25 points on 14 shots and dished four assists. However, he also turned the ball over seven times in 37 minutes. The Hawks lost by three and Johnson was a team-high +15. He's continuing to have a great season for fantasy. The Hawks have three games in Week 5, starting with the Kings on Monday. |
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Trae Young Trae Young has 29 points, 5 threes in loss Sunday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 3:27 PM
Trae Young had 29 points (8-of-16 FGs), five rebounds, eight assists and five 3-pointers against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Analysis: Young had 29 points on 16 shots, made 5-of-10 attempts from behind the 3-point line and made 8-of-9 free throws. He had a good game from a scoring standpoint, but also had six turnovers and was -4 in 37 minutes in the three-point loss. Atlanta has three upcoming games in Week 5. |
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Vit Krejci Vit Krejci (adductor) available Sunday vs. POR
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 10:25 AM
Brad Rowland
Vit Krejci (right adductor strain) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Krejci is available to make his first appearance in a game since October 28. He played no more than 20 minutes in any of his four games before the injury, so fantasy managers should not expect too much. With De'Andre Hunter sidelined, there should be rotation minutes available to Krejci, but not enough to make him a factor in fantasy basketball. |
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Kobe Bufkin Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) out Sunday vs. Portland
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 10:24 AM
Kobe Bufkin (right shoulder subluxation) is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Bufkin is still yet to appear in a game for the Hawks this year. Once he's healthy enough, he'll have a role as Trae Young's primary backup, but won't be relevant in fantasy. |
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Kobe Bufkin Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) doubtful Sunday vs. POR
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 2:35 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kobe Bufkin (right shoulder subluxation) is doubtful for Sunday's game against Portland.
Analysis: Recently sent to the G League for live practice time, Bufkin has not appeared in a game this season. While the doubtful tag represents an upgrade for the second-year point guard, it seems unlikely he'll make his debut on Sunday. Once cleared, Bufkin should slot in as Trae Young's backup, where he'll have difficulty providing reliable fantasy value. |
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Vit Krejci Vit Krejci (adductor) questionable Sunday vs. POR
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 2:12 PM
Brad Rowland
Vit Krejci (right adductor strain) is questionable for Sunday's game against Portland.
Analysis: Krejci spent some time in the G League this week as part of his rehab and is trending in the right direction. With De'Andre Hunter sitting out Sunday's game for injury management reasons, rotation minutes will be available. However, Krejci is not worth rostering in most leagues. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter (rest) out Sunday vs. Portland
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 2:09 PM
Brad Rowland
De'Andre Hunter (right knee injury management) is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Hunter played well in his return to the lineup on Friday, scoring 22 points on 7-of-13 shooting. He did not experience any setbacks after that performance; Hunter's not playing on Sunday is due to it being the first game of a back-to-back. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels swipes six more steals vs. Wizards
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 5:25 PM
Dyson Daniels led the Hawks with 25 points (10-of-14 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, six steals, two blocks and two 3-pointers in a 129-117 win over Washington on Friday.
Analysis: The historic run continues. Daniels now has at least six steals in four straight games, which is the second-longest streak in NBA history. Only Alvin Robertson has a longer streak. He had at least six steals in six straight games in 1986. If Daniels were to keep up this pace, he would tie the record in Sacramento on Monday and break it in Golden State on Wednesday. Their next game is against Portland, and they allow the fourth most steals in the league. The Kings are middle of the pack in that area, while the Warriors allow the third-fewest. Steals fluctuate often, so this will be a difficult streak to maintain. However, Daniels is dominating that category this season. It's a skewed number, but he has been a top-20 player in 9-cat leagues because of improvements across the board and historic steal numbers. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson tallies 18/13/7 line with 4 blocks
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 5:19 PM
Jalen Johnson stuffed the stat sheet on Friday with 18 points (8-of-15 FGs), 13 rebounds, seven assists, four blocks and one 3-pointer against Washington.
Analysis: Coming off his first triple-double of the season on Tuesday, Johnson nearly made it two straight. He is officially past the slow start and now ranks inside the top-50 in 9-cat leagues over the course of the season and in the top-20 over the last two weeks. He was one of eight Hawks to score in double figures in this game, and he was able to tie his career-high for blocks. He didn't shoot well from deep in this game (1-of-5), but he has been better from beyond the arc recently. Everything is coming together for a player that should be considered for the league's Most Improved Player award. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter scores 22 points off bench
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 5:09 PM
De'Andre Hunter returned to the lineup on Friday and contributed 22 points (7-of-13 FGs), three rebounds, one assist and three 3-pointers against the Wizards.
Analysis: After missing Atlanta's last 10 games, Hunter returned to the lineup on Wednesday. He came off the bench, and it wouldn't be surprising if that continued for the rest of the season. However, that shouldn't be seen as a bad thing. His early 9-cat value was inflated by only playing two games, and managers shouldn't expect statistical defensive contributions often. What he can provide consistently is buckets. Hunter has never been great in 9-cat leagues, but if he can help Bogdan Bogdanovic handle the bench scoring when he returns, Hunter should be solid in points formats. |
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Bogdan Bogdanovic assigned to G League on Friday
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 9:09 AM
Lauren Williams on Twitter
Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kobe Bufkin and Vit Krejci were all assigned to the G League on Friday.
Analysis: According to Hawks reporter Lauren Williams, all three players are expected to go through a full practice with the G League team to ramp up for a return to play. All three are expected to return for the upcoming road trip which spans four games from November 17 to November 22. |
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Trae Young Trae Young, De'Andre Hunter available Friday
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 11:14 AM
Brad Rowland
Trae Young (right Achilles tendinitis) and De'Andre Hunter (paternity leave) are not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Achilles tendinitis will only sideline Young for one game, meaning the few who streamed Keaton Wallace can move on to better options. As for Hunter, he has not appeared in a game since October 25. Since then, rookie Zaccharie Risacher has moved into the starting lineup, and the job could be his for the foreseeable future. Even if Risacher were to be replaced by Hunter in the lineup, the rookie should not be dropped where he's currently rostered. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson drops 18/13/10/3/1 line vs. Celtics
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 3:34 PM
Jalen Johnson accounted for 18 points (8-of-17 FGs), 13 rebounds, 10 assists, three steals, one block, and two 3-pointers in 39 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Celtics.
Analysis: With no Trae Young in the lineup, Johnson had more room to serve as a playmaker on Tuesday. All he did was record his first triple-double of the season and second of his career. Regardless of Young's status moving forward, with the Hawks playing again on Friday, Johnson can consistently have nights like Tuesday. Maybe not a triple-double every time out, but he's a significant asset in fantasy leagues. |
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Larry Nance Larry Nance Jr. hits five 3-pointers, scores 19
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 3:33 PM
Larry Nance Jr. shot 7-of-10 from the field in Tuesday's win over the Celtics, tallying 19 points, two assists, one steal, one block, and five 3-pointers in 27 minutes.
Analysis: Nance may not play significant minutes on most nights, but his 3-point transformation has been stunning. Entering Tuesday, he was shooting 9-of-13 from beyond the arc, and he made another five on six attempts against the reigning NBA champs. However, more noteworthy than Nance's shooting was his inclusion in the finishing lineup alongside Onyeka Okongwu. That's something for fantasy managers to keep an eye on, especially with starting center Clint Capela only playing 17 minutes. |
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Clint Capela Clint Capela records 18/9/1/2 line vs. Celtics
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 3:33 PM
Clint Capela finished Tuesday's win over Boston with 18 points (8-of-11 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, and two steals in 17 minutes.
Analysis: Capela only played 17 minutes on Tuesday, but the veteran center made the most of his time on the floor. He's scored 18 points or more in three of the last four games and corralled at least nine rebounds in three straight. As promising as Capela's stat line was, fantasy managers will be concerned about the minutes. Onyeka Okongwu, whose tip-in won the game, played 31 minutes and finished with 15 points, six rebounds, two assists, and one 3-pointer. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels tallies 28 points, six steals
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 3:32 PM
Dyson Daniels amassed 28 points (12-of-21 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists, six steals, and one 3-pointer in 41 minutes in Tuesday's win over Boston.
Analysis: If opposing teams have not reached the point where they avoid handling/passing the ball around Daniels, they may get there soon. He's tallied at least six steals in three consecutive games, halfway to the record set by former NBA defensive great Alvin Robertson. Add in the scoring, and Daniels is emerging at a level similar to that of Jalen Johnson last season. Atlanta doesn't play again until Friday, but games against the Wizards and Trail Blazers (Sunday) could be massive for Daniels managers. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter, Seth Lundy remain out vs. Celtics
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 11:10 AM
Lauren Williams
De'Andre Hunter (personal) and Seth Lundy (left ankle sprain) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's game against Boston.
Analysis: While Lundy's continued absence won't impact the team's rotation, but it is worth noting that Hunter is still out due to personal reasons, not a right knee injury. It's unclear how much longer he'll be out, since he hasn't played since their second game of the season. Zaccharie Risacher should continue to start in his place. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (Achilles) ruled out vs. Boston
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 11:07 AM
Lauren Williams
Trae Young (right Achilles tendinitis) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Boston.
Analysis: This is not the injury that managers want to see pop up on the injury report. Keaton Wallace should start in his place, and he may be able to provide some steals and assists in an increased role. Atlanta will have two days off before playing again, so keep an eye on Young's status. |
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Trae Young Trae Young piles up season-high 16 assists vs. CHI
Sat, Nov 9, 2024, 4:42 PM
Trae Young logged 37 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Hawks, amassing 14 points (6-of-16 FGs), three rebounds, 16 assists, and two 3-pointers.
Analysis: While Young was responsible for six turnovers, that doesn't matter much when you rack up 16 assists. He's up to nine points/assists double-doubles in 11 games, providing top-15 per-game value in 8-cat formats. Young is a third-round player in 9-cat due to the turnovers, but that was to be expected in the aftermath of the Hawks trading Dejounte Murray to New Orleans. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels racks up six more steals vs. Chicago
Sat, Nov 9, 2024, 4:41 PM
Dyson Daniels finished Saturday's loss to the Bulls with 16 points (7-of-15 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, and six steals in 36 minutes.
Analysis: Daniels currently leads the NBA in steals, and that may not change anytime soon. One night after tallying a career-high seven in a loss to the Pistons, Daniels accumulated six more against the Bulls. Few, if any, expected the Hawks wing to be a top-50 fantasy player, but the defensive production has changed things. Managers who have Daniels rostered, especially those in category leagues, should avoid the temptation of selling high. |
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