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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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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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