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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) questionable Tuesday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 11:13 AM
Brad Rowland
Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Porzi??is has missed Atlanta's last two games with a sore right knee, resulting in Onyeka Okongwu moving into the starting lineup. With Okongwu (knee) also questionable for Tuesday's game, the Hawks could be severely shorthanded in the post. Mouhamed Gueye's minutes may increase, and there's also a chance that Atlanta would have to recall N'Faly Dante from the G League if KP and Okongwu can't play. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu (knee) questionable Tuesday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 11:10 AM
Brad Rowland
Onyeka Okongwu (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Okongwu has started the last two games in place of the injured Kristaps Porzi??is and flourished in that role, most recently scoring 27 points in Sunday's win over the Suns. However, his status for Tuesday night is in some doubt, with Porzi??is also considered questionable. The Hawks went small when Okongwu wasn't on the floor on Sunday, with Mouhamed Gueye logging 10 minutes off the bench. He's only worth streaming if Okongwu and Porzi??is cannot play. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker tallies 26 points Sunday
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 5:36 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker recorded 26 points (9-of-18 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: While Alexander-Walker has done more scoring since moving into the starting lineup for the injured Trae Young, the production in other categories has been solid. Since Halloween, he has provided eight-round value in nine-cat formats. That's good enough to justify rostering Alexander-Walker in some 12-team leagues, but Jalen Johnson has been a bigger beneficiary of Young's absence. The Hawks open a four-game Week 5 on Tuesday against the Pistons. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson records 25/10/7/1 line vs. Phoenix
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 5:35 PM
Jalen Johnson amassed 25 points (9-of-13 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: Johnson continues to flourish for the Hawks and for fantasy managers, recording his sixth double-double of the season on Sunday. Closing in on averaging a double-double, he's providing first-round value in nine-cat formats. Regardless of Trae Young's availability, Johnson has been elite. However, the point guard's absence has put the ball in Johnson's hands more, much to the delight of those who have him rostered. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu posts 27/4/5/2/2 line vs. Phoenix
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 5:34 PM
Onyeka Okongwu finished Sunday's win over the Suns with 27 points (9-of-15 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, two steals, two blocks and three three-pointers.
Analysis: The Hawks were once again without Kristaps Porzi??is (knee), which meant it was âprime timeâ for Okongwu. The 6-foot-10 forward/center had another big performance, shooting 66.7 percent from the field and recording a complete stat line. Even when Porzi??is is available, Okongwu has been consistently productive this season, and that shouldn't change anytime soon. Atlanta plays four games during Week 5, starting with the Pistons on Tuesday. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) out Sunday vs. Phoenix
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 12:23 PM
Kevin Chouinard
Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Downgraded to questionable earlier Sunday afternoon, Porzi??is will now miss a second straight game with a sore right knee. Onyeka Okongwu, who should already be rostered in most leagues, will remain in the starting lineup. If he's sitting on your league's waiver wire, pick him up. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) now questionable Sunday
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 9:57 AM
Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Porzingis was downgraded to questionable with a knee injury mere hours before game-time, which doesn't exactly bode well for his availability against the Suns on Sunday. Onyeka Okongwu would be in line for the start if Porzingis is ruled out. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is (rest) off injury report vs. Phoenix
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 1:17 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kristaps Porzi??is (rest) is not on the injury report against the Suns on Sunday.
Analysis: Porzi??is sat out the second leg of Atlanta's back-to-back on Thursday, but he'll be back in the lineup to wrap up the week. His return will push Onyeka Okongwu back to the bench. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson posts monster 31/18/14/7 line
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 6:22 PM
Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double on Thursday with 31 points (10-of-19 FGs, 7-of-11 FTs), 18 rebounds, 14 assists, seven steals, four three-pointers and six turnovers in a 132-122 win over the Jazz.
Analysis: Johnson was dominant in this game, recording the third triple-double of his career and his first of the season. On top of that, he set new career-highs for points, rebounds, assists and steals while matching his career-high for three-pointers. Usually it's difficult to say if a game is truly the best of a player's career, but it doesn't feel hyperbolic to say that for Johnson. He started to break out last season, but shoulder injuries cut his year short. Now, he's healthy enough to put the league on notice, and the absence of Trae Young (knee) has allowed Johnson to see a bump in usage. With Young likely still a few weeks away from returning, Johnson will continue to run the show in Atlanta, which should lead to more elite production from him. What will be interesting to see is how this team adjusts to Young's return; the Hawks have the second-best defensive rating in the league in the month of November and have won four in a row without him. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Okongwu stars with career-bests 32 points, 8 treys
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 6:10 PM
Onyeka Okongwu started on Thursday and contributed 32 points (11-of-18 FGs), 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals, three blocks and eight three-pointers against the Jazz.
Analysis: With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) sitting out the second night of the Hawks' back-to-back, Okongwu got the starting nod, as expected. What wasn't expected was how effective he'd be from deep. He shattered his previous career-high for triples and set a new career-high for points as well. Okongwu has improved as a deep-range shooter throughout his career, but the strides he has taken this year can't be understated; he's averaging 1.6 three-pointers per game this year, which is more than double what he averaged last year. OO is developing into a true stretch five, which makes him and the Hawks even more dangerous. He's at his best in the box score when Porzingis isn't available, but the two centers have been able to share the floor at times this year as well. Okongwu will continue to be a reliable option in fantasy basketball, regardless of what format you're playing in. However, he turns into a fantasy superstar when Porzingis is out, which is worth noting since the Hawks have another back-to-back coming up next weekend. |
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Vit Krejci Vit Krej?Ã scores 20 points with six treys
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 6:05 PM
Vit Krej?Ã provided a boost off the bench with 20 points (7-of-9 FGs, one rebound, three assists, three steals and six three-pointers against the Jazz on Thursday.
Analysis: Injuries opened the door for Krej?Ã to return to the rotation a few games ago, and he made the most of the opportunity. That earned him more playing time, and he's stayed hot over the last four games. During this stretch, he is averaging 19 points and 4.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 63.4 percent from the floor. Until Trae Young (knee) is back, Krej?Ã appears to be worth rostering in deeper formats and is making a push to be a standard-league option. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu starting in place of Porzi??is
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 2:42 PM
Brad Rowland
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu will start against the Jazz on Thursday.
Analysis: Kristaps Porzi??is getting a rest night on the second leg of a back-to-back, Okongwu will make a return to the starting unit. He has been effective as a reserve, but his ceiling will be raised as a starter. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (rest) ruled out vs. Utah
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 10:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kristaps Porzi??is (rest) has been ruled out against the Jazz on Thursday.
Analysis: Porzi??is hasn't played both legs of a back-to-back yet this season, and that isn't going to start against Utah. His absence will open the door for Onyeka Okongwu to slide into the starting unit once again. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker NAW (back) returns vs. SAC, has 14 pts, four dimes
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:38 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 14 points (5-of-11 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one three-pointer vs. the Kings on Wednesday.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker returned from a two-game absence and logged a balanced performance against the Kings on Wednesday. In 22 minutes, he made an impact with his scoring and passing on the offensive end, while also contributing on the defensive glass glass. As a result, the veteran guard finished as a game-high +44 in the Hawks' route of the Kings. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu scores 21 points off bench vs. SAC
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:31 PM
Onyeka Okongwu added 21 points (6-of-7 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers on Wednesday against the Kings.
Analysis: Okongwu was one of two Hawks players to score at least 20 points in the team's blowout win over the Kings. In 21 minutes, Okongwu shot efficiently from the floor, and when he wasn't doing that, he found production at the charity stripe. Nothing else stood out on Wednesday aside from his scoring. Still, his performance off the bench was one of the more noteworthy for Atlanta. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson leads Hawks with 24 points vs. Kings
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:25 PM
Jalen Johnson finished Wednesday's win with 24 points (9-of-10 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two three-pointers against the Kings.
Analysis: Johnson was nearly perfect from the floor on Wednesday. He connected on all but one of his 10 shot attempts and made all of his free throws before finishing as one of two Hawks players to score at least 20 points. In addition to his scoring, Johnson led the Hawks in rebounds and tied a team-high in assists, ultimately falling two assists shy of a triple-double. Johnson needed just 24 minutes of game action to log this stellar final stat line. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker ATL starts NAW, Daniels, Risacher, Johnson, KP
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 3:44 PM
NBA Lineups
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzi??is will start Saturday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker is available after missing two games with lower back spasms, prompting the lone change to the Hawks' starting lineup. His return means Keaton Wallace will head to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Alexander-Walker (back) available Wednesday
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 2:24 PM
Brad Rowland
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker is back in the lineup after a two-game absence. His return likely means Keaton Wallace will come off the bench, where he offers minimal fantasy value at best. There's no need to roster Wallace in any fantasy league with Alexander-Walker healthy. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Alexander-Walker (back) upgraded to probable
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 1:52 PM
Brad Rowland
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) is now probable for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Having missed the prior two games with lower back spasms, Alexander-Walker was initially questionable for Wednesday's game. The status upgrade is a sign that he's trending in the right direction. If Alexander-Walker plays, he'll likely push Keaton Wallace out of the starting lineup. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) questionable Wed.
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 2:06 PM
Brad Rowland
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker has missed the Hawks' last two games with lower back spasms. If he can play on Wednesday, Keaton Wallace will be bumped to the bench, where there's no need to consider streaming him in deep leagues. |
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