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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard (neck) probable for Thursday
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 9:33 AM
Luke Kennard (neck) is probable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Kennard played through a neck injury on Saturday and then sat out Tuesday's game against the Lakers. He seems likely to return on Thursday after missing just one game. It will be interesting to see how the Hawks manage the playing time between Kennard and Corey Kispert. |
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Mouhamed Gueye Mouhamed Gueye (ankle) questionable Thursday
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 2:14 PM
NBA Injury Report
Mouhamed Gueye (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Gueye is dealing with a sprained right ankle. With Kristaps Porzi??is (Achilles) already out, the Hawks can ill afford to lose another rotation frontcourt player. Asa Newell's playing time would jump considerably if Gueye can't play on Thursday. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard (neck) questionable Thursday vs. POR
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 2:12 PM
NBA Injury Report
Luke Kennard (neck) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: After playing through a sprained neck in Sunday's win over the Warriors, Kennard was unable to go on Tuesday against the Lakers. Corey Kispert played 26 minutes off the bench in his absence, but his playing time will likely decrease if Kennard plays in Portland. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (Achilles) out Thursday vs. POR
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 2:09 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kristaps Porzi??is (Achilles) is out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Thursday's game will be the fourth that Porzingis has missed due to left Achilles tendinitis. His absence has resulted in additional minutes for Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell, but neither has done enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues. |
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CJ McCollum McCollum chips in 25 points off bench vs. Lakers
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 7:14 PM
CJ McCollum lit up the Lakers with 25 points (11-of-23 FGs), one rebound, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers on Tuesday.
Analysis: McCollum was solid in his first game as a Hawk, but he really showcased what he can be for them in this game. Though the starters struggled, the bench unit had more success, and McCollum was a big part of that. He also played 27 minutes, so his minutes shouldn't take much of a hit when compared to his role with the Wizards. Most of his value will come from points and triples, but he'll see plenty of usage despite his role as a reserve. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Alexander-Walker scores team-high 26 with 5 threes
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 7:10 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 26 points (10-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, three assists and five three-pointers in a 141-116 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday.
Analysis: This was a rough game for Atlanta's starters, but NAW was a bright spot. This was the third straight game he scored at least 20 points, which he hasn't done since early December. His breakout season has continued, and with Trae Young now in Washington, there isn't anything to slow him down. NAW will remain an elite option for the rest of the season now that his role as a starter is locked in. |
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Corey Kispert Corey Kispert scores 19 points off bench
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 7:07 PM
Corey Kispert provided a boost off the bench with 19 points (6-of-11 FGs), one assist and three three-pointers against the Lakers on Tuesday.
Analysis: This was Kispert's second game as a Hawk, and with both Zaccharie Risacher (knee) and Luke Kennard (neck) sidelined, he ended up playing a larger role than he did in his debut for them. He ended up showcasing why they wanted him as part of the deal. He didn't contribute much in category leagues, but he proved he can be a reliable floor-spacing option for them off the bench. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard (neck) ruled out vs. Los Angeles
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 10:14 AM
NBA Injury Report
Luke Kennard (neck) has been ruled out against the Lakers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Kennard scored 22 points on Sunday, but he won't get the chance to build on that performance. Zaccharie Risacher (knee) is also out, so Atlanta will be thin on the win. Corey Kispert should see a big bump in minutes in his second game for the Hawks. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard (neck) questionable Tuesday vs. LAL
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 2:08 PM
NBA Injury Report
Luke Kennard (neck) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Kennard spent some time on the sidelines during Sunday's win over the Warriors, being evaluated for a sprained neck, but he returned to the contest and hit six second-half three-pointers. If he's unable to play against the Lakers, more minutes may be available to Corey Kispert, but he would not be worth the streaming risk. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (Achilles) out Tuesday
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 2:04 PM
Kristaps Porzi??is (Achilles) is out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Porzi??is will miss his third game in a row with an Achilles injury. Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell will see rotation minutes with the 30-year-old power forward sidelined, though neither is worth rostering in most redraft leagues. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu records 18/12/7/2 line vs. GSW
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 5:02 PM
Onyeka Okongwu finished Sunday's win over the Warriors with 18 points (6-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: In addition to recording his tenth double-double of the season, Okongwu's seven assists were a season-high. Over the past two weeks, he has been close to a top-25 player in eight-cat formats. Okongwu and the Hawks, who are 7-2 in road games against Western Conference teams, play three games in Week 13. The first two are on the road, with the Hawks visiting the Lakers and Trail Blazers before returning home. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard knocks down six three-pointers
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 5:01 PM
Luke Kennard amassed 22 points (8-of-11 FGs), one rebound, one assist and six three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Kennard caught fire during the second half of Sunday's game, knocking down six three-pointers on eight attempts. He played 20 minutes against the Warriors and has played at least that many in each of his last seven appearances. The absences of Zaccharie Risacher and Kristaps Porzi??is have freed up additional opportunities across the rotation, so fantasy managers should take a wait-and-see approach to Kennard heading into Atlanta's three-game Week 13. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson posts 23/11/6/1/2 line vs. GSW
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 5:01 PM
Jalen Johnson posted 23 points (9-of-16 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), 11 rebounds, six assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Johnson put up another double-double for the Hawks, as he remains one of the top players in fantasy basketball regardless of league format. His top-25 production in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks represents a decrease in value; that's how good Johnson has been this season. And with the Hawks trading Trae Young, the versatile forward is an unquestioned cornerstone in Atlanta. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker scores 24 points vs. GSW
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 5:00 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker notched 24 points (9-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, three steals and three three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker had it rolling in the first half, scoring 17 points. Others took over after halftime as the Hawks picked up their first road win over the Warriors since the 2020-21 season. Alexander-Walker has scored at least 20 points in four of his last six games, and Trae Young's trade to Washington makes NAW a must-roster player for the rest of the season, regardless of league format. |
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Corey Kispert Corey Kispert plays 13 minutes in Hawks debut
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 4:59 PM
Corey Kispert scored two points (0-of-4 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) with two rebounds, three assists and one steal in Sunday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Unsurprisingly, the move from Washington to Atlanta did not result in an enhanced role for Kispert. He played 13 minutes against the Warriors, missing all four of his shot attempts. With the Wizards, Kispert averaged 19.5 minutes per game. He appears unlikely to hit that number in Atlanta, especially once Zaccharie Risacher and Kristaps Porzi??is return from their respective injuries. There's no need to roster Kispert in most fantasy leagues. |
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CJ McCollum CJ McCollum scores 12 points in Hawks debut
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 4:59 PM
CJ McCollum accounted for 12 points (5-of-14 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), four assists, one steal and one blocked shot in Sunday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: McCollum was used in a reserve role on Sunday, and that will likely be the case for him moving forward. The role change limits his fantasy ceiling, but it's much better for fantasy managers than running the risk of watching McCollum get shut down after the trade deadline had he remained in Washington. The 24 minutes were a nice starting point for CJ, and the playing time is worth watching during Atlanta's three-game Week 13. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (Achilles) downgraded to out
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 1:02 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kristaps Porzi??is (Achilles) is out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Porzi??is will miss a second consecutive game, freeing up rotation minutes for Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell. Neither player is worth streaming in redraft leagues, but they should be rostered in dynasty formats. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (Achilles) questionable Sunday
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 2:18 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kristaps Porzi??is (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Porzi??is did not play in Friday's win over the Nuggets, which led to more rotation minutes for Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell. Neither will be worth the streaming risk if Porzi??is remains out since starter Onyeka Okongwu is healthy. |
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Corey Kispert Corey Kispert available to make Hawks debut Sunday
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 2:07 PM
NBA Injury Report
Corey Kispert will be available for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: If Kispert can crack the rotation in Atlanta, he's another capable shooter who can knock down a few three-pointers off the bench. However, his role is unlikely to differ from the one he had in Washington, so fantasy managers can afford to leave Kispert on the waiver wire. |
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CJ McCollum CJ McCollum available to make ATL debut Sunday
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 2:05 PM
NBA Injury Report
CJ McCollum is available to make his Hawks debut on Sunday against the Warriors.
Analysis: While McCollum is likely to come off the bench in Atlanta, he can provide reliable scoring in that role as the team looks to compensate for Trae Young's exit. Also, with Zaccharie Risacher unavailable, there may be a few more minutes at McCollum's disposal. |
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