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David Roddy Woj: Suns trading David Roddy to Atlanta
Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 11:06 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Suns are trading David Roddy to the Hawks in exchange for E.J. Liddell.
Analysis: A first-round pick of the 76ers in 2022, Roddy began his NBA career in Memphis before being traded to the Suns at the February deadline. At the time of the trade, he was in the midst of his best season as a professional. However, Roddy did not crack the Suns' rotation, as Royce O'Neale was the preferred choice. After playing for the Suns at the NBA 2K25 Summer League in hopes of improving his standing in the team's wing pecking order, Roddy is headed to Atlanta and will attempt to crack that rotation. With first-overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, De'Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Dyson Daniels all in the mix, Roddy faces long odds of becoming a reliable fantasy option. |
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Emoni Bates Zaccharie Risacher (quad) to miss SL finale Sat.
Sat, Jul 20, 2024, 10:50 AM
Brad Rowland on Twitter
Zaccharie Risacher (right quad contusion) will not play in Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Risacher will miss a third consecutive summer league game, meaning we won't see him in action again until the preseason. In two games, he averaged 14.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.5 blocks, and 2.0 3-pointers, shooting 39.3% from the field and 42.9% from the foul line. Overall, Risacher did not have a great summer league experience, but there were moments when his perimeter shooting and playmaking were on display. |
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Emoni Bates Zaccharie Risacher (quad) out Friday vs. Bulls
Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 11:37 AM
Brad Rowland on Twitter
Zaccharie Risacher (right quad contusion) is out for Friday's game against Chicago.
Analysis: Friday's game will be Risacher's second straight missed; he did not play against the Lakers on Wednesday. Atlanta isn't in the running for a place in the semifinals, so we may have seen the first overall pick for the last time this summer. Risacher had some good moments in Las Vegas, showing off a solid basketball IQ and ability to put teammates in a position to succeed. He has a promising future in Atlanta, especially as his body matures and fills out. |
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Dylan Windler Dylan Windler (elbow) out Wednesday vs. Lakers
Wed, Jul 17, 2024, 2:12 PM
Brad Rowland on Twitter
Dylan Windler (right elbow injury) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Windler, Zaccharie Risacher (quad), Kobe Bufkin (shoulder), and Nikola Djurisic (foot) are all out for Wednesday's game. As a result, EJ Liddell, Mo Gueye, and Keaton Wallace are the only rostered (meaning regular season roster) Hawks who will be available. |
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Emoni Bates Zaccharie Risacher (quad) out Wednesday vs. LAL
Wed, Jul 17, 2024, 2:10 PM
Brad Rowland on Twitter
Zaccharie Risacher (right quad contusion) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Risacher's injury is not severe, but his absence means both first-round picks will sit out Wednesday's matchup. The Lakers have sidelined Dalton Knecht for rest reasons. Risacher's injury will not linger, so there's no need to be concerned about the rookie's training camp availability. Whether or not he plays again this week in Las Vegas remains in the air. |
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Emoni Bates Hawks' Nikola Djurisic suffered left foot fracture
Mon, Jul 15, 2024, 9:34 AM
Atlanta Hawks on Twitter
Atlanta announced Monday that Djurisic suffered the injury during Sunday's Summer League game against San Antonio.
Analysis: Djurisic was selected with the No. 43 pick in this year's draft. It's unclear how much time the rookie will miss, but it could set him back ahead of his first NBA season. He's yet to sign a contract with the Hawks. |
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E.J. Liddell E.J. Liddell records 22 points and four blocks
Sun, Jul 14, 2024, 4:24 PM
E.J. Liddell logged 27 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Spurs, scoring 22 points (6-of-14 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs) with five rebounds, four blocks, and two 3-pointers.
Analysis: Liddell was perceived as a âthrow-inâ in the Dejounte Murray trade but looked like a legitimate contributor on Sunday night. While the scoring was not surprising, Liddell blocking four shots was unexpected, given the career average of 0.3 per game as a rookie. He's a rugged forward who can be challenging to corral when allowed to get downhill off the dribble. The Hawks also acquired Larry Nance Jr. in the Murray trade, but there could be minutes behind Jalen Johnson at power forward, especially if Nance or Clint Capela were to be moved before the season begins. If so, Liddell's chances of earning rotation minutes will increase. |
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Emoni Bates Zaccharie Risacher scores 11 points vs. Spurs
Sun, Jul 14, 2024, 4:18 PM
Zaccharie Risacher played 30 minutes in Sunday's 79-76 loss to the Spurs, tallying 11 points (4-of-12 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one block, and one 3-pointer.
Analysis: After scoring a relatively efficient 18 points in his summer league debut on Friday, Risacher did not shoot the ball as well on Sunday. The rookie wing was 1-of-7 from beyond the arc and struggled at the foul line. However, there were positives. Risacher displayed a solid basketball IQ, which is no surprise given his playmaking abilities with JL Bourg in France. He does need to get stronger, but that will happen as the 19-year-old's body fills out. |
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Emoni Bates Nikola Djurisic (foot) will not return on Sunday
Sun, Jul 14, 2024, 2:54 PM
Brad Rowland on Twitter
Nikola Djurisic (left foot injury) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Djurisic played a little less than seven minutes before limping to the locker room and has since been ruled out for the remainder of the night. With this only being summer league, it would be unsurprising if the Hawks decided to shut him down for the rest of the event, regardless of the severity of the injury. |
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Kobe Bufkin Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) to sit out Summer League
Thu, Jul 11, 2024, 12:13 PM
Atlanta Hawks on Twitter
Kobe Bufkin (right shoulder injury) has been ruled out for the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas.
Analysis: According to the Hawks, Bufkin injured his shoulder during practice on Tuesday. Found to have symptoms âconsistent with a right shoulder subluxation,â the 2023 first-round pick will not play in Las Vegas but is expected to be fully healthy in time for training camp. With the Hawks trading Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans, more minutes should be available to Bufkin after he played sparingly as a rookie. Depending on his health and how he performs in camp, Bufkin could be worth taking a late-round flier on in deep leagues as Trae Young's backup. |
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Vit Krejci Vit Krejci signs four-year deal with Atlanta
Wed, Jul 10, 2024, 12:49 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski on X
Vit Krejci has signed a four-year, $10 million deal with the Hawks, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Analysis: Krejci's contract wasn't converted from a two-way into a standard deal last season, but it wasn't because the Hawks didn't want to keep him around. Now, they'll have him under contract for more seasons on a team-friendly deal. He played really well down the stretch while the team was dealing with injuries, and he should be a rotation piece for Atlanta this year. However, he won't make much of a fantasy impact. |
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Cody Zeller Cody Zeller included in finalized ATL/NOR trade
Sat, Jul 6, 2024, 1:37 PM
Brad Rowland on Twitter
Cody Zeller is headed to Atlanta via sign-and-trade as part of the deal headlined by Dejounte Murray.
Analysis: The reported Murray trade is official, with Atlanta receiving four players and two future first-round picks (2025 via LAL, 2027 via MIL or NOR). Zeller, who was a free agent, is headed to the Hawks via sign-and-trade, joining Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr., and EJ Liddell. Zeller did not offer much fantasy value in New Orleans, and that's unlikely to change due to the Hawks' surplus of big men. And that would remain the case if Clint Capela, whose name has come up in trade rumors, moves on. |
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Garrison Mathews Report: ATL exercise Garrison Mathews team option
Sat, Jun 29, 2024, 7:52 AM
Michael Scotto on Twitter
According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, the Hawks have picked up Garrison Mathews' option for the 2024-25 season.
Analysis: After shooting a career-high 44.0% from three last season, Mathews' option has been picked up by the Hawks. While Atlanta has added Zaccharie Risacher (draft) and Dyson Daniels (reported trade) this week, Mathews' 3-point shooting ability will allow him to earn rotation minutes next season. However, he only played 15.0 minutes per game last season, so fantasy managers should not consider him a âmust-draftâ player in most leagues. |
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Saddiq Bey Woj: ATL will not issue qual. offer to Saddiq Bey
Sat, Jun 29, 2024, 6:58 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks will not issue a qualifying offer to Saddiq Bey, making him an unrestricted free agent.
Analysis: Bey's qualifying offer was worth $8 million, so the Hawks declining it is unsurprising given the current circumstances. Bey suffered a torn ACL in March and is facing a lengthy rehabilitation period. He'll be an unrestricted free agent on June 30, and while a return to Atlanta is not off the table, the chances have decreased. Atlanta selected Zaccharie Risacher with the first overall pick and acquired Dyson Daniels in the trade that sent Dejounte Murray to New Orleans. |
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E.J. Liddell E.J. Liddell included in Dejounte Murray deal
Fri, Jun 28, 2024, 3:26 PM
Will Guillory on X
E.J. Liddell has been traded to the Hawks as part of the Dejounte Murray deal.
Analysis: Liddell was a throw-in from the Pelicans after playing eight games in two years for them. He still has some upside, but it is unlikely that he is part of Atlanta's rotation next season. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels shipped to Hawks for Dejounte Murray
Fri, Jun 28, 2024, 12:56 PM
Shams Charania on X
Dyson Daniels has been traded to the Hawks as part of the deal that sent Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans.
Analysis: Daniels was never able to carve out a large role for the Pelicans during his two seasons with the team, and now he will get a fresh start with Atlanta. He will likely fill out as one of the backup guards behind Trae Young, alongside Kobe Bufkin. He has a lot of room for growth, but in the short-term, he will provide solid defense off the bench. His departure will allow Jose Alvarado to fully take the reins as the backup point guard behind Dejounte Murray, though CJ McCollum will likely soak up some of those minutes as well. |
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Larry Nance Larry Nance Jr. sent to Atlanta in Dejounte deal
Fri, Jun 28, 2024, 12:52 PM
Shams Charania on X
Larry Nance Jr. has been sent to the Hawks in the deal that brings Dejounte Murray to New Orleans.
Analysis: Nance has been a versatile big man throughout his career, and he will likely be a reserve for the Hawks. Clint Capela was already expected to be moved, and now it feels like a guarantee. That means that Onyeka Okongwu should become a full-time starter, with Nance filling out behind him. Yves Missi is now the only center option in New Orleans and could become one of the best fantasy rookies if they don't re-sign Jonas Valanciunas. |
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Emoni Bates Hawks select Zaccharie Risacher with No. 1 pick
Wed, Jun 26, 2024, 7:10 PM
The Atlanta Hawks selected Zaccharie Risacher with the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Analysis: Every team is looking for elite players on the wing, and Risacher has the upside to be the next big thing. Despite some rough stretches for JL Bourg this past season, Risacher showcased his jump shot, his best skill. In 65 appearances this past season, he averaged 11.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.9 steals, 0.9 blocks, and 1.4 triples in 23.3 minutes per game. His shot should have no issues translating, but everything else isn't guaranteed. Still, he has the upside of being effective on both ends of the floor and providing spacing with his catch-and-shoot ability. Atlanta is a solid landing spot for Risacher, as De'Andre Hunter has struggled to stay healthy, and pending free agent Saddiq Bey suffered a torn ACL in mid-March. Risacher should not lack playing time as a rookie, and playing off of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray (if both stay) should allow the rookie to showcase his ability to knock down jump shots. |
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Kobe Bufkin Kobe Bufkin expected to play in Summer League
Mon, Jun 17, 2024, 5:38 PM
Brad Rowland on Twitter
Hawks GM Landry Fields said on Monday that Kobe Bufkin is expected to play in Summer League action next month.
Analysis: Bufkin, the 15th overall pick in last summer's draft, appeared in 17 games for the Hawks this season. So, Fields stating that the rookie point guard is expected to participate in Summer League action is unsurprising. Bufkin is a better option for dynasty leagues than redrafts due to the presence of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray on the roster. If one of those veterans gets moved this summer, Bufkin would have added value as a backup point guard. |
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Emoni Bates Stunner: Atlanta wins 2024 NBA Draft Lottery
Sun, May 12, 2024, 9:32 AM
NBA on Twitter
The Atlanta Hawks won the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery and will hold the first overall pick in next month's draft.
Analysis: The Hawks hold the first overall pick for the first time in the lottery era (since 1985), and this will also be the first time they select first overall since 1975. This is a crucial offseason for the franchise, as the Trae Young/Dejounte Murray partnership has not been as productive as anticipated. This draft is nowhere near as predictable as last year's, with multiple prospects in play to go first overall. Alex Sarr, a versatile forward from France, and Zaccharie Risacher, a playmaking wing also from France, are two of the elite prospects who will be discussed often between now and late June. Houston, Washington, San Antonio, and Detroit round out the top five. |
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