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CJ McCollum CJ McCollum scores 17 points in loss to Rockets
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 5:46 PM
CJ McCollum finished with 17 points (7-of-14 FGs), two rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer against the Rockets on Saturday.
Analysis: McCollum has been a solid scorer for Atlanta so far this season, though he hasn't contributed much value in other categories. 14 of his 17 points in this game came in the second half, but that wasn't enough for them to get the win. McCollum should provide more assists than he has to this point, but in category leagues, the buckets are the only thing he'll provide consistently. |
Aaron Wiggins Aaron Wiggins chips in 16/5/2/1/1 off bench
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 5:43 PM
Aaron Wiggins provided a boost off the bench with 16 points (6-of-13 FGs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers against the Rockets on Saturday.
Analysis: The Man Who Saved Basketball has been fantastic for the Hawks this season. He fell out of the rotation in Oklahoma City but has been a key reserve early on for Atlanta this season. He has scored at least 15 points in every game and is averaging 17 points, 1.7 steals and 3.3 three-pointers per game while shooting 58.1 percent from the floor. As a backup, Wiggins may not be able to keep up this pace, but he should hold streaming appeal if he gets a spot start from time to time. For now, he'll just continue to be a high-level backup. |
Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson posts 26/9/16/2 line in loss
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 5:37 PM
Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 26 points (8-of-19 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), nine rebounds, 16 assists, two steals and two three-pointers in a 121-114 loss to the Rockets on Saturday.
Analysis: The Hawks dropped a game for the first time this season, but Johnson was still fantastic for fantasy managers. His field goal percentage was subpar, but the near triple-double made up for it, especially since he matched his career high for assists. Johnson's shooting percentage has been rough in two of Atlanta's three games so far, but he is currently averaging a triple-double, which has allowed him to be one of the best players in fantasy basketball to this point. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson has 19/7/8/3/1 line in win vs. Hornets
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 4:36 PM
Jalen Johnson had 19 points (9-of-16 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), seven rebounds, eight assists, three steals and one block in Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: With less than two minutes left in the first half, Dyson Daniel hit the floor for one of his seven steals, leading to a Jalen Johnson alley-oop dunk on the other end. That pretty much encapsulates how the night went for the Hawks as Johnson led the team in scoring with 19 in the 128-81 blowout win. Johnson showed he was able to move past the extracurriculars with the Magic on Wednesday with his usual excellent performance against the Hornets. |
Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels has seven steals in 23 minutes Friday
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 4:25 PM
Dyson Daniels had 11 points (5-of-10 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds, four assists, seven steals and one block in the Hawks' 128-81 victory over the Hornets on Friday.
Analysis: Daniels has now recorded at least five steals in consecutive games to start the season. The 23-year-old point guard leads the NBA in steals since the beginning of the 2024-25 season. The question is no longer whether he'll lead the league in steals again this year, but by how many. |
Jock Landale Jock Landale (nose) available Friday vs. Charlotte
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 6:08 AM
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Jock Landale (nose) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Landale, who played 19 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's win over the Magic, is dealing with a broken nose. He'll take on his usual responsibilities as Onyeka Okongwu's backup, which limits the veteran center's fantasy value. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels has 20 points, five steals in win
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 4:15 PM
Dyson Daniels had 20 points (8-of-13 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, three assists and five steals against the Magic on Wednesday.
Analysis: Daniels averaged two steals last year and three steals two years ago, which led the league. Sometimes it feels like he gets five steals per game, but that was actually his total from Wednesday's win over the Magic. Only the Thunder's Cason Wallace had more steals than Daniels last year, though Daniels seems destined to reclaim his spot among the steals leaders this season. He was also able to score 20 points and if he keeps that up, he'll be a lock for the top-50 this season. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson has 20/14/6 line in win over Magic
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 4:10 PM
Jalen Johnson had 20 points (7-of-19 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), 14 rebounds and six assists against the Magic on Wednesday.
Analysis: Double-doubles are nothing new for Johnson as the 24-year-old forward has averaged at least 10 rebounds in each of the last two seasons. He pulled down 14 rebounds Wednesday against the Magic and scored 20 points for his first double-double of the season. Johnson was involved in a play where he appeared to crash into Magic guard Desmond Bane with his elbow and later had to be separated from Paolo Banchero, who was presumably letting him hear about it on the court after the game. |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker has 31 points in win vs. ORL
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 4:02 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 31 points (8-of-15 FGs, 10-of-13 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and five three-pointers in Wednesday's 132-125 victory over the Magic.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker averaged 20.8 points in his first season with the Hawks and started his second year in Atlanta by dropping 31 on the Magic. Two of his five three-pointers came with less than two minutes left in the fourth quarter to help seal the win. Alexander-Walker is coming off his best season in the NBA and the 28-year-old guard appears to still be ascending. |
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Aaron Wiggins Aaron Wiggins has 19 points in win over Mavericks
Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 5:44 PM
Aaron Wiggins had 19 points (6-of-13 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists and four three-pointers in Friday's exhibition against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Wiggins was feeling it as he dropped 19 points in 22 minutes off the bench in the preseason finale against the Mavericks. Despite the strong effort, this level of production is unlikely to carry over to the regular season given the crowded Hawks backcourt rotation. |
Xavier Cooks Zuby Ejiofor records 15 points, nine rebounds
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 3:44 PM
Zuby Ejiofor accounted for 15 points (5-of-9 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one three-pointer in Monday's exhibition against the Thunder.
Analysis: The Hawks didn't play Onyeka Okongwu on Monday, so the available big men moved up a spot in the rotation. Ejiofor, the 23rd overall pick in June's draft, finished one rebound shy of a double-double in 23 minutes. With Jock Landale in the fold, Ejiofor is in line to be the third center, but there may be some minutes available at the four, depending on the matchup. For now, he's more valuable in dynasty leagues than redraft leagues. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker hits four three-pointers
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 3:28 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker accumulated 16 points (4-of-10 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Monday's exhibition against the Thunder.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker was the only Hawks starter available for Monday's game, and he played 25 minutes. NAW is coming off the most productive season of his NBA career and won Most Improved Player honors. While capable of providing top-50 fantasy value, Alexander-Walker should come off the board just after that threshold in 12-team formats. |
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Jock Landale Jock Landale leads Hawks with 17 points vs. OKC
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 3:28 PM
Jock Landale recorded 17 points (7-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, three steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in Monday's exhibition against the Thunder.
Analysis: With Onyeka Okongwu off on Monday night, Landale started against the Thunder. The veteran center had a productive night at the office, reminding everyone of his streaming value. Landale isn't a player who should be selected in 12-team drafts, but fantasy managers should be mindful of him if Okongwu sits due to injury. |
Luguentz Dort Luguentz Dort logs 24 MIN in Hawks preseason debut
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 3:37 PM
Luguentz Dort recorded seven points (2-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer in Saturday's exhibition against the Pacers.
Analysis: After a left knee contusion kept him out of Thursday's exhibition in San Antonio, Dort made his first appearance in a Hawks uniform on Saturday. He started, since Nickeil Alexander-Walker got the night off. While Dort gives the Hawks another quality wing defender to call upon, coming off the bench once the regular season begins likely eliminates what little fantasy value he would have as a starter. There's no need to select him in 12-team drafts, and managers in 14-team leagues can pass as well. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson leads Hawks with 20 points vs. IND
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 3:34 PM
Jalen Johnson tallied 20 points (8-of-12 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers in Saturday's exhibition against the Pacers.
Analysis: Johnson had a productive night in Indy, leading all scorers with 20 points and shooting efficiently from the field. Coming off his best season to date, the Hawks forward has a Top-10 ADP in Yahoo! category leagues. Even if Johnson doesn't meet those lofty expectations, his skill set is strong enough to still provide excellent fantasy value this season. |
Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu hits two triples, scores 18 points
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 3:34 PM
Onyeka Okongwu accounted for 18 points (5-of-10 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers in Saturday's exhibition against the Pacers.
Analysis: After scoring 13 points in Thursday's exhibition against the Spurs, Okongwu's production increased on Saturday. At the time of publication, the Hawks center's Yahoo! ADP sat just outside the first 50 picks. That's a fair expectation for Okongwu, who recorded career-best averages in points, assists, steals, blocks and three-pointers last season. |
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Luguentz Dort Luguentz Dort (knee) available Saturday vs. IND
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 11:28 AM
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Luguentz Dort (knee) is available for Saturday's exhibition against the Pacers.
Analysis: After sitting out Thursday's exhibition against the Spurs with a left knee contusion, Dort will make his unofficial Hawks debut on Saturday. He was a starter while with Oklahoma City, but the veteran guard will likely come off the bench in Atlanta once the regular season begins. If so, Dort, whose fantasy value as a starter wasn't great, won't be worth the risk in most leagues. |
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CJ McCollum CJ McCollum records 14 points, four assists
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 6:01 PM
CJ McCollum posted 14 points (5-of-11 FGs), five rebounds, four assists and four three-pointers in Thursday's exhibition against the Spurs.
Analysis: After sitting out Atlanta's preseason opener, McCollum played on Thursday, and his insertion into the lineup pushed Kingston Flemings (15/3/5/3, with two three-pointers) to the bench. McCollum's move to the starting lineup was a major reason the Hawks finished the 2025-26 regular season with a flourish, and he'll have a similar role this season. While his fantasy ceiling is somewhat limited, McCollum's floor should be safe. |
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Aaron Wiggins Aaron Wiggins starts, scores 10 points vs. Spurs
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 5:55 PM
Aaron Wiggins recorded 10 points (2-of-8 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in Thursday's exhibition against the Spurs.
Analysis: With Jalen Johnson (rest) sitting, Wiggins moved into the starting lineup on Thursday. In addition to shooting 2-of-5 from three, the 6-foot-5 wing recorded a complete stat line in 24 minutes. In addition to Johnson, the Hawks didn't have Luguentz Dort (knee) in San Antonio, so Wiggins had more opportunities to contribute than he's likely to once the rotation is whole. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels grabs game-high 11 boards vs. Spurs
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 5:51 PM
Dyson Daniels accumulated 13 points (6-of-16 FGs), 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in Thursday's exhibition against the Spurs.
Analysis: Daniels didn't shoot the ball particularly well on Thursday, but taking 16 shots was encouraging. Jalen Johnson (rest) got the night off, so Daniels and the other starters who played had more opportunities to shoot. He struggled mightily with his shooting last season, which hurt his overall fantasy value. If Daniels can improve his shooting efficiency while remaining an elite defender, his fantasy outlook will improve. That said, he still has top-50 potential despite the questions regarding his shot. |
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