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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker finishes with 23 points
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:35 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker recorded 23 points (8-of-17 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Since the Hawks lost Trae Young to a knee injury on October 29, Alexander-Walker has scored at least 20 points on seven occasions, including Sunday night. He has been a sixth-round player in nine-cat formats since making his first start on Halloween, a solid return for many fantasy managers. Alexander-Walker is rostered in 43 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that number may creep up a bit due to the Hawks being active on a three-game Tuesday to open their Week 6 schedule. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels tallies 22 points, nine rebounds
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:35 PM
Dyson Daniels amassed 22 points (10-of-17 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Since scoring 18 points in consecutive games to begin November, Daniels averaged 8.3 points per game on 44.7 percent shooting from the field. While others have benefitted immensely from Trae Young's (knee) absence, Daniels' fantasy value has not received a significant boost. However, he had his most productive game of the season on Sunday, recording his first 20-point game while also providing solid value in the rebound, assist and steals categories. Daniels is providing sixth-round value in nine-cat formats, which may be a letdown for some, given how impactful he was last season. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson records 28/8/11/1 stat line vs. CHA
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:35 PM
Jalen Johnson accounted for 28 points (11-of-22 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, 11 assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Johnson once again flirted with a triple-double, finishing two rebounds shy of the feat against the Hornets. Sunday's performance certainly ranks among his most impressive this season, as the versatile forward dropped a robust stat line without committing a turnover. Johnson has taken advantage of the increased opportunities to serve as a primary playmaker since Trae Young went down with a knee injury, providing first-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. And Tuesday's matchup with the Wizards looks like another good one for Johnson. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu scores 20 points vs. Charlotte
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:34 PM
Onyeka Okongwu finished Sunday's win over the Hornets with 20 points (8-of-18 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Available after sitting out Saturday's win over the Pelicans with left ankle inflammation, Okongwu started for Kristaps Porzi??is and played 34 minutes. While there weren't any defensive stats to speak of, Okongwu recorded a solid overall stat line and did not experience any setbacks with the ankle. Despite coming off the bench when Porzi??is is available, Double-O is closing in on top-50 value in nine-cat formats while averaging nearly 30 minutes per game. The Hawks play three games in Week 6, starting with the Wizards on Tuesday. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard (hip) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 10:29 AM
Brad Rowland
Luke Kennard (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Left hip inflammation will keep Kennard out of Sunday's game after logging 24 minutes in Saturday's win over the Pelicans. Asa Newell and Caleb Houstan may pick up additional minutes off the bench, but neither is worth the risk in fantasy leagues. However, Newell is the one with value in dynasty leagues, regardless of how little he's played this season. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) available Sunday vs. CHA
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 10:22 AM
Brad Rowland
Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Initially questionable, Okongwu is available after sitting out Saturday's win over the Pelicans. Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) is out, so Okongwu will move into the starting lineup. He's already rostered in most fantasy leagues, and he should be picked up if sitting on your league's waiver wire. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard (hip) questionable Sunday vs. CHA
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 7:12 AM
Brad Rowland
Luke Kennard (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Kennard, who played 24 minutes in Saturday's win over the Pelicans, is dealing with left hip inflammation. While his absence would not significantly affect fantasy basketball, it would leave the Hawks down a rotation guard. As a result, Caleb Houstan could be asked to take on a more prominent role after not seeing any action until the final two minutes on Saturday. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) questionable Sunday
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 7:09 AM
Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Due to left ankle inflammation, Okongwu did not play in Saturday's win over the Pelicans. With Kristaps Porzi??is (rest) out, Okongwu will start if he's able to play. If not, the Hawks will turn to Mouhamed Gueye, who played 27 minutes off the bench on Saturday. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (rest) out Sunday vs. Charlotte
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 7:05 AM
Brad Rowland
Kristaps Porzi??is (rest) is out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Sunday's game is the second in as many nights for the Hawks, who beat the Pelicans on Saturday. Porzi??is won't play, but there are questions of what Atlanta will do if Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) can't play. He sat out Saturday's victory, resulting in Mouhamed Gueye playing 27 minutes off the bench. He would take on an even heavier workload if Okongwu sits. |
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Jalen Johnson Johnson comes up just shy of triple-double in win
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 8:09 PM
Jalen Johnson amassed 18 points (6-of-15 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), 11 rebounds, nine assists, one steal and one block over 34 minutes to lead the Hawks to a 115-98 win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Johnson came up one assist shy of a triple-double as he helped the Hawks snap a two-game losing streak by dismantling a free-falling Pelicans squad. He ripped off nine straight points during a 15??"4 second-quarter surge that pushed Atlanta into a double-digit halftime lead. The 23-year-old rising star has delivered first-round fantasy value so far, averaging 22 points, 9.7 boards, 6.7 assists and 1.7 steals through 15 games. Atlanta will look to keep rolling Sunday night against the struggling Hornets on the second leg of a back-to-back. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is drops 30 points in win over Pelicans
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 8:07 PM
Kristaps Porzi??is tallied a season-high 30 points (11-of-17 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks over 33 minutes during Saturday's win over the Hawks.
Analysis: Porzi??is eclipsed the lofty 30-point plateau for the first time in his Hawks debut and continues to remind everyone that, when healthy, he's one of the league's most uniquely impactful two-way centers thanks to his three-point range and rim-protecting prowess. The 30-year-old, who has been dealing with a lingering knee issue recently, caught fire in the second quarter, hitting five of six shots and scoring half his total during that burst. He remains the ultimate X-factor for Atlanta's intriguing young core ??" the kind of matchup-warping piece who can swing an entire playoff series come spring. |
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Vit Krejci Krej?Ã scores 21 off the bench in win over Pelicans
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 8:04 PM
Vit Krej?Ã scored 21 points (7-of-10 FGs) and one rebound over 27 minutes during Saturday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Krej?Ã provided some serious punch off the bench for Atlanta as they picked up another impressive road win, knocking down seven of 10 from beyond the arc. The 25-year-old three-point specialist is shooting an unreal 50 percent from distance on nearly six treys per-game through 13 games. He won't sustain that sublime rate for long but he's clearly one of the deadlier heat-check bench options in the game at this point. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) downgraded to out Saturday
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 11:24 AM
Lauren L. Williams
Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Okongwu is out with left ankle inflammation, leaving a sizable hole in the Hawks' rotation. Kristaps Porzi??is' status as the starting center isn't affected by Okongwu's absence, but there will be minutes available for Mouhamed Gueye. He isn't a must-stream player, but he is worth a look in extremely deep leagues. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) questionable Saturday
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 12:08 PM
Lauren L. Williams
Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Okongwu is dealing with left ankle inflammation, which may have stemmed from San Antonio's Luke Kornet falling onto his leg during Thursday's loss to the Spurs. With Kristaps Porzi??is available, the Hawks may need more minutes from Mouhamed Gueye, who's had his moments when allowed to play extended minutes. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is (knee) plays 28 minutes in return
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 5:04 PM
Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) recorded 16 points (7-of-10 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Porzi??is was back in the starting lineup after a three-game absence, recording a solid stat line in San Antonio. Just as important was his not showing any ill effects from the sore knee that sidelined him. Porzi??is' return pushed Onyeka Okongwu to the bench, and Double-O finished with 15 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three three-pointers in 25 minutes. Okongwu, who suffered an injury scare during Thursday's game when San Antonio's Luke Kornet fell into his right leg, remains valuable in fantasy basketball. But his ceiling is lower with Porzi??is in the lineup. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson records 26/12/7/1 line vs. SAS
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 5:04 PM
Jalen Johnson accounted for 26 points (10-of-15 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), 12 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Johnson recorded his seventh double-double of the season on Thursday, finishing three assists shy of his second triple-double. Since Halloween, he has been a top-10 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, providing elite fantasy value when the Hawks play without Trae Young (knee). While some may be concerned about what happens with Johnson once Young returns, it's difficult to envision the Hawks asking him to take a back seat, given how well he's played. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker drops 38 points vs. SAS
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 5:04 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker tallied 38 points (13-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, three blocks and eight three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker has scored at least 20 points in six of his starts filling in for the injured Trae Young. However, the production across the stat line has been lacking at times. There were no such concerns on Thursday, as Alexander-Walker notched a career-high 38 points, surpassing 35 for the first time since January 13, 2021. Rostered in 40 percent of Yahoo! leagues, NAW has provided top-25 value in eight-cat formats over the past week. He should be rostered in some 12-team leagues until Young is cleared to return from his knee injury. |
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Kristaps Porzingis ATL starts Daniels, NAW, Risacher, Johnson, KP
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 1:44 PM
Brad Rowland
Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Zaccharie Risacher, Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzi??is will start Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Risacher and Porzi??is are back in the fold after missing time with hip and knee injuries, respectively. Their returns mean that Vit Krej?Ã and Onyeka Okongwu will come off the bench, with the former not worth the streaming risk in most leagues. Okongwu should be rostered in all leagues, whether he starts or comes off the bench. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is (knee) available Thursday vs. Spurs
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 12:39 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: After a three-game absence, Porzi??is is available and will likely start. If so, Onyeka Okongwu will head to the bench, but he should still be rostered in all leagues. Okongwu flourished as a starter, but there's no guarantee that Porzi??is will play starters' minutes due to his history of lower-body injuries. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) questionable Thursday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 12:06 PM
Brad Rowland
Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Porzi??is has missed Atlanta's last three games, resulting in Onyeka Okongwu moving into the starting lineup. While Okongwu would likely move to the bench if KP plays on Thursday, he should still be rostered in most, if not all, fantasy leagues. Mouhamed Gueye's playing time would likely decrease, but he does not affect fantasy basketball. |
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