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Jalen Johnson Johnson records 29 points as Hawks rout Nuggets
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 6:12 PM
Jalen Johnson propelled the Hawks to a 110-87 blowout win over the Nuggets on Friday with 29 points (12-of-18 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block over 34 minutes.
Analysis: Johnson's meteoric rise continues as he steps into an expanded role for the Hawks from a facilitating and scoring standpoint with Trae Young no longer in the picture following his trade to Washington earlier this week. The 24-year-old snapped out of a brief cold spell in this one, finishing just shy of his eighth 30-point outing of the season while drilling a season-high five three-pointers and shooting a blistering 67 percent from the floor. He'll be the straw that stirs the drink for Atlanta until further notice. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Alexander-Walker scores 22 points in blowout win
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 6:09 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker finished Friday's one-sided win over the Nuggets with 22 points (9-of-21 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals over 33 minutes.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker has been a home run signing for the Hawks, delivering the strongest season of his career, averaging a robust 20.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks through 38 games. He's averaging just over three three-pointers per-game after sitting at just 1.7 last year. The 27-year-old guard figures to play a larger role in Atlanta's offense with Trae Young no longer in the picture. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson posts triple-double in win over Nuggets
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 6:08 PM
Dyson Daniels recorded a triple-double during Friday's blowout win over the Nuggets with 17 points (8-of-14 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds, 10 assists and four steals over 33 minutes.
Analysis: stepped into an expanded role for the Hawks in their first game since shipping Trae Young to Washington earlier this week, launching 14 shot attempts ??" his highest single-game total since December 19. The 22-year-old defensive specialist has quietly filled the stat sheet of late, averaging 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 8.3 assists, 2.3 steals and 0.8 blocks over his last four contests. |
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Vit Krejci ATL starts NAW, Daniels, Krej?Ã, Johnson, Okongwu
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 2:43 PM
Brad Rowland
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Vit Krej?Ã, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu will start Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: The Hawks are without Zaccharie Risacher for Friday's game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Krej?Ã will fill the void, and he's worth streaming in deep leagues, especially for those needing three-point production. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (Achilles) out Friday vs. DEN
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 1:21 PM
Kristaps Porzi??is (Achilles) is out for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Porzingis popped up on the injury report Friday afternoon and was subsequently ruled out with an Achilles injury. The 30-year-old power forward hasn't exactly been the pinnacle of health in recent years so there's reason for legitimate concern surrounding the injury. With Porzingis out Friday, Mouhamed Gueye will fill in as the backup center. There's no timetable for Porzingis' return at this point. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is (Achilles) now questionable vs. Denver
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 9:13 AM
Brad Rowland
Kristaps Porzi??is (Achilles) is now questionable to play against the Nuggets on Friday.
Analysis: Uh oh. Randomly popping up with an Achilles injury is not a good sign, especially for a player with the injury history that Porzi??is has. Mouhamed Gueye should fill out the backup center minutes if Porzi??is is out. This is a situation worth keeping tabs on since it could end up being more severe. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Okongwu (illness) removed from injury report
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 1:05 PM
NBA Injury Report
Onyeka Okongwu (illness) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Okongwu did not play in Wednesday's win over the Pelicans, which led to Mouhamed Gueye moving into the starting lineup and playing 31 minutes. Gueye's playing time will decrease significantly, especially with Kristaps Porzi??is back in the fold. |
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Mouhamed Gueye Mouhamed Gueye tallies 10/10/6/4/2 line as starter
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 5:15 PM
Mouhamed Gueye started on Wednesday and contributed 10 points (3-of-9 FGs), 10 rebounds, six assists, four steals, two blocks, one three-pointer and five turnovers against the Pelicans.
Analysis: With Onyeka Okongwu sidelined with an illness, Gueye got the starting nod at center. Kristaps Porzi??is is still on a minutes restriction, which resulted in Gueye getting the opportunity, and he took full advantage with a well-rounded stat line despite some inefficiencies. Atlanta plays in Denver on Friday, and if Okongwu remains out, Gueye will be worth streaming. However, if Okongwu is back, Gueye can be returned to the waiver wire. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels produces 13/8/8/3/1 line vs. Pels
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 5:07 PM
Dyson Daniels posted a full line on Wednesday with 13 points (6-of-11 FGs), eight rebounds, eight assists, three steals and one block against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Playing against his former team, Daniels was able to put together a stellar, well-rounded line in the win. He's had some excellent performances recently, and he continues to be at his best when Trae Young isn't in the lineup. Of course, that won't be an issue moving forward with Young now in Washington. Daniels should continue to be a strong producer for fantasy managers, even if the steals aren't where they were last season. |
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CJ McCollum McCollum sent to Hawks as part of Trae Young trade
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 3:47 PM
Shams Charania
CJ McCollum has been traded to the Hawks as part of the deal that will send Trae Young to the Wizards.
Analysis: McCollum is on an expiring contract, and while the Hawks may have interest in keeping him around past this season, his main function in this deal was to help the salaries match up. McCollum's time with the Wizards lasted 35 games, and he was able to show he's still a talented scorer. He'll be a reliable veteran for Atlanta, likely as a reserve. He won't be as impactful for fantasy managers as he was as a Wizard, but he should be able to help offset some of the offense that the Hawks lose by moving on from Trae. |
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Corey Kispert Shams: Kispert, McCollum traded to Hawks for Trae
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 3:46 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Hawks have acquired Corey Kispert and CJ McCollum from the Wizards in exchange for Trae Young.
Analysis: Surprisingly, no draft capital was included in the deal that ends Young's time in Atlanta. Kispert is one of the two players headed in the opposite direction, and his addition gives the Hawks another perimeter shooter to place around Jalen Johnson if he can crack the rotation. For his career, he's averaging 2.0 three-pointers per game on 38.3 percent shooting from beyond the arc. At best, Kispert will be a specialist who may offer deep-league value. However, this is not a deal that moves the needle for him, fantasy-wise. |
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Mouhamed Gueye ATL starts NAW, Daniels, Risacher, Johnson, Gueye
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 1:23 PM
NBA Lineups
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Jalen Johnson and Mouhamed Gueye will start Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Still without Trae Young, the Hawks won't have Onyeka Okongwu for Wednesday's game, either. He'll be replaced in the lineup by Gueye, who's starting since Kristaps Porzi??is is still under a minutes restriction. There may also be rotation minutes available to Asa Newell, but he should not be considered as a streaming option. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu (illness) ruled out vs. New Orleans
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 11:45 AM
Brad Rowland
Onyeka Okongwu (illness) has been ruled out against the Pelicans on Wednesday.
Analysis: With Okongwu sidelined, Kristaps Porzi??is should be in line to start at center. However, Atlanta has been careful with his minutes lately, so there is a chance they let him play his normal role off the bench. That would mean more minutes and an open starting spot that would be filled by either Mouhamed Gueye or Asa Newell. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) out Wednesday vs. Pelicans
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 7:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (quad) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Analysis: Young's continued absence should mean another start for Nickeil Alexander-Walker and increased playmaking responsibilities for Jalen Johnson. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu (illness) questionable Wednesday
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 7:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Onyeka Okongwu (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Analysis: Okongwu is in danger of sitting out against New Orleans after his late addition to the injury report. If he's forced to sit this one out, Kristaps Porzi??isand Mo Gueye could be in line for more run. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 11:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (quad) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: With trade rumors swirling, Young has missed the last five games with a right quad contusion. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who should already be rostered in most leagues, will start until Young is cleared to return. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Okongwu records double-double with four steals
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 4:37 PM
Onyeka Okongwu recorded a double-double on Monday with 17 points (7-of-13 FGs), 12 rebounds, three assists, four steals and two three-pointers against the Raptors.
Analysis: Okongwu had one of his worst game of the season in Toronto on Saturday, but he was able to respond with a much better performance, though the result of the game was the same. As an undersized center, Okongwu hasn't been a great rebounder this year, so this was only his ninth double-double of the season. This was a strong performance for him, and it has helped that he has remained the starter despite Kristaps Porzi??is being back in the lineup. As long as that continues, Okongwu will be an elite fantasy producer. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson tallies 13/14/7/1/1 line vs. Toronto
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 4:26 PM
Jalen Johnson stuffed the stat sheet on Monday with 13 points (5-of-15 FGs), 14 rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block and six turnovers in a 118-100 loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: It was an inefficient night for Johnson, but he was still able to pour in the counting stats, which works out well for fantasy managers. He has still been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season since subpar shooting nights like this haven't happened often, though the turnovers have been plentiful all season. He'll look to get back on track against the Pelicans on Wednesday. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard (back) available vs. Toronto
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 12:01 PM
Atlanta Hawks
Luke Kennard (back) is available to play against the Raptors on Monday.
Analysis: Kennard will be back after a one-game absence against Toronto. In the rematch, he'll occupy his typical role off the bench, which should push Keaton Wallace back out of the rotation. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) ruled out Monday vs. Toronto
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 11:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (quad) is out for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Monday's game will be the fifth that Young has missed, meaning that Nickeil Alexander-Walker will remain in the starting lineup. Also, Young's absence means that the ball will be in Jalen Johnson's hands more, raising his already-high fantasy ceiling. |
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