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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson tallies 21/8/6 line in loss to NYK
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 3:57 PM
Jalen Johnson finished Thursday's loss to the Knicks with 21 points (7-of-15 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, six assists, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Johnson was Atlanta's best scorer on Thursday. In 32 minutes, he was the only player on the Hawks to reach the 20-point mark, which he did by using a combination of two-point scoring, three-point efficiency, and free-throw production. He also led the team in rebounds and assists before the final horn sounded. Johnson took a major leap in production this season and averaged 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists over 72 regular-season games, while becoming an NBA All-Star for the first time. Another leap in Year 6 would bring even more fantasy value. |
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CJ McCollum CJ McCollum scores 11 points in Game 6 loss to NYK
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 3:55 PM
CJ McCollum produced 11 points (4-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds and one three-pointer in the loss to the Knicks on Thursday.
Analysis: Game 6 was tough for basically every Hawks player who saw meaningful minutes. McCollum, who played 24 minutes, shot inefficiently and also failed to make an impact as a passer. After a fast start to the series, he totaled only 34 points and four assists over the final three games, which were all loses. He'll enter the offseason as a free agent. Should the veteran return to the Hawks next season, he'll likely have some fantasy value. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker scores 11 points Thursday
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 3:54 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker finished with 11 points (3-of-8 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), one rebound, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker struggled on Thursday, as did several Hawks players. He finished with more turnovers than made field goals, and didn't make a big impact as a facilitator or defender in his 29 minutes. The unspectacular season-ending performance was unfortunate for Alexander-Walker, who made huge strides in his first season in Atlanta. He earned the NBA's Most Improved Player award and was a reliable contributor in fantasy leagues. His role shouldn't change much going next season, which means he'll likely have strong fantasy value. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu contributes 16/5/4/1/1 line
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 5:08 PM
Onyeka Okongwu posted a full line on Tuesday with 16 points (6-of-10 FGs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers against the Knicks.
Analysis: Okongwu continues to produce stat lines that play well for fantasy managers. Unfortunately, he has struggled to compete down low against Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson, which is why the Knicks outrebounded the Hawks 48-27. Okongwu is effective in many ways, but his struggles in the paint against bigger players have been evident in this series. He'll need to be better in Game 6 for the Hawks to have a chance. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels posts 17/2/5 line vs. New York
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 5:04 PM
Dyson Daniels contributed 17 points (7-of-11 FGs), two rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers against the Knicks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Daniels has made a big impact on this series for the Hawks, but he hasn't done much scoring. However, that changed in this game, though it didn't do much to help the Hawks' chances. He didn't get any steals in this game, but he was still making his presence felt on the defensive end, even if it didn't do much to slow down Jalen Brunson. He'll need to make more of an impact for the Hawks to stay alive in Game 6 on Thursday. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson turns in 18/10/6/2 line in Game 5
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 4:52 PM
Jalen Johnson recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 18 points (7-of-15 FGs), 10 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one three-pointer in a 126-97 loss to the Knicks in Game 5.
Analysis: Johnson struggled mightily in Game 4 on Saturday, and while he was more effective in this one, it wasn't enough to get the Hawks on the right side of the scoreboard. He was better, but he hasn't played to the level that Atlanta needs their All-Star to play at. He'll need to make more of an impact on both ends of the floor in Game 6 on Thursday for the Hawks to avoid elimination. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson limited to 14 points in Game 4 loss
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 3:06 PM
Jalen Johnson finished Saturday's Game 4 loss to the Knicks with 14 points (4-of-12 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Coming off of his most productive game of the series, Johnson struggled in Game 4. In addition to a 1-of-5 night from beyond the arc, the Hawks' All-Star forward did not record any defensive stats. Give New York's Josh Hart and OG Anunoby credit for their defensive work, but the Hawks need more from Johnson if they're to win this series. Game 5 is on Tuesday in New York with the series tied at two games apiece. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker hits five three-pointers
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 3:06 PM
Nickeil Alexander accounted for 15 points (5-of-11 FGs), four rebounds, one assist and five three-pointers in Saturday's Game 4 loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: As a team, the Hawks shot 10-of-41 from beyond the arc on Saturday, and Alexander-Walker was responsible for five of the makes. While he had a good night shooting the basketball, the NBA's Most Improved Player did not provide much value overall. And the Knicks have done a good job of defending Alexander-Walker thus far, as he's scored 17 points or less in all four games. With the series tied at two games apiece, the teams return to New York for Game 5 on Tuesday. |
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CJ McCollum CJ McCollum leads Hawks with 17 points in Game 4
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 3:05 PM
CJ McCollum recorded 17 points (8-of-15 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), one rebound, three assists, one steal and two blocks in Saturday's Game 4 loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: While McCollum once again led the Hawks in scoring, the Knicks did a much better job of defending him in Game 4. The veteran guard missed all four of his three-point attempts, and the Hawks were 10-of-41 as a team. And with the Knicks playing far better than they did in Game 3, this was the recipe for a 16-point New York victory. McCollum and the Hawks will look to regain home-court advantage with a win on Tuesday in New York. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Alexander-Walker named Most Improved Player
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 12:44 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was named the NBA's 2025-26 Most Improved Player.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker exploded with a career year in his first season with the Hawks. The 27-year-old shooting guard averaged 20.8 points, 1.3 steals and 3.2 three-pointers while shooting 45 percent from the field and 39 percent from behind the three-point line. Alexander-Walker set the Hawks record for three-pointers made in a season. Atlanta holds a 2-1 series lead over the Knicks heading into Saturday's Game 4. |
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Jonathan Kuminga Jonathan Kuminga tallies 21 points on bench in win
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 4:42 PM
Jonathan Kuminga produced 21 points (9-of-14 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in the win over the Knicks on Thursday.
Analysis: The Hawks' most efficient scorer came off the bench on Thursday. Kuminga, acquired by Atlanta ahead of February's trade deadline, showcased his big-game experience, finishing as one of three Hawks players to score 20 or more points in Game 3. Kuminga is averaging 20.0 points on 16-of-26 shooting in Atlanta's two wins this series, compared to 8.0 points on 3-of-7 shooting in losses. He'll have a chance to remain impactful in Saturday's fourth game of the series. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson has 24/10/8 line in Game 2 victory
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 4:34 PM
Jalen Johnson tallied 24 points (8-of-19 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), 10 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in the win over the Knicks on Thursday.
Analysis: Johnson had his most productive game of the series in Game 3. While he left some points at the free-throw line and wasn't very efficient from the field, he still found a way to lead Atlanta in scoring in his 38 minutes. But the fifth-year forward did more than just score points on Thursday; he led all players in assists and was one of two Hawks players to pull down double-digit rebounds. Much like throughout the regular season, Johnson stuffed the stat sheet and was a major contributor for the Hawks. They'll hope to receive similar production from the first-time All-Star in Game 4. |
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CJ McCollum CJ McCollum scores 23, hits game-winner vs. Knicks
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 4:27 PM
CJ McCollum added 23 points (8-of-19 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, two steals, two blocks and two three-pointers in the win over the Knicks on Thursday.
Analysis: McCollum came up big in the clutch for Atlanta on Thursday. Trailing by one point with under 20.0 seconds remaining, the veteran combo guard broke free on an inbounds play, possessed the ball, and calmly dribbled right into a mid-range pull-up jumper, which ended up being the go-ahead bucket. The final basket was only his second after halftime. Nonetheless, McCollum finished with at least 20 points for the third time this series. He'll have a chance to extend his streak to four games and help Atlanta take a 3-1 series lead on Saturday. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu (knee) plays 30 minutes in Game 2
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 5:06 PM
Onyeka Okongwu (knee) finished Monday's Game 2 win over the Knicks with 15 points (6-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers.
Analysis: A game-time call for Game 2 due to right knee inflammation, Okongwu was able to play 30 minutes without any issues. And he held his own against New York's Karl-Anthony Towns, grabbing as many rebounds while scoring three fewer points. For the Hawks to win this series, they'll need Okongwu to hold serve more often than not against KAT, which he is certainly capable of doing. Game 3 is on Thursday in Atlanta. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson records 17 points, eight rebounds
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 5:05 PM
Jalen Johnson amassed 17 points (6-of-12 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in Monday's Game 2 win over the Knicks.
Analysis: New York's Josh Hart has been solid defensively against Johnson in the first two games of this series, but the Hawks' forward shot the ball better than he did in Game 1. After shooting 8-of-19 from the field in Game 1, Johnson made 50 percent of his attempts in Game 2. Add in the rebounds, and this was a solid effort on a night when the Hawks received key contributions from multiple players. It would be unsurprising if Johnson had a big night in Game 3 on Thursday after Atlanta grabbed the momentum with its comeback in Game 2. |
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Jonathan Kuminga Jonathan Kuminga records 19 points, full line
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 5:05 PM
Jonathan Kuminga accounted for 19 points (7-of-12 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), our rebounds, one assist, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in Monday's Game 2 win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Kuminga's play in Game 2 was one of the underlying reasons why the Hawks came back to even the series. The Hawks' forward shot 6-of-8 from inside the arc, and his defensive ability allowed Atlanta to keep Dyson Daniels (6/4/2/2/1) on the bench in crunch time. As a result, there was no one on the court the Knicks could hide Jalen Brunson or Karl-Anthony Towns on defensively, which factored into CJ McCollum taking over late. Kuminga played 35 minutes on Monday, and that may also be the case for Game 3 on Thursday. |
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CJ McCollum CJ McCollum scores 32, walks down the Knicks
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 5:02 PM
CJ McCollum tallied 32 points (12-of-22 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Monday's Game 2 win over the Knicks.
Analysis: McCollum and the Hawks appeared headed for a 0-2 deficit, but an elite fourth quarter on both ends of the floor shifted the series momentum to Atlanta. While he did miss two free throws with 5.6 seconds remaining that would have extended the Hawks' lead to three, McCollum was outstanding throughout Game 2. Productive enough to keep the visitors within striking distance during the third quarter, McCollum was the main reason why the Hawks walked down the Knicks in the fourth. Game 3 is on Thursday in Atlanta. |
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Mouhamed Gueye Mouhamed Gueye (hip) available to return
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 3:15 PM
Atlanta Hawks
Mouhamed Gueye (hip) is available to return to Monday's Game 2 against the Knicks.
Analysis: Gueye suffered a right hip contusion during the first quarter, resulting in Tony Bradley playing six minutes in his stead. While Gueye has not offered much production when on the floor, he's needed due to Atlanta's lack of frontcourt depth. |
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Mouhamed Gueye Mouhamed Gueye (hip) questionable to return
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 2:51 PM
Atlanta Hawks
Mouhamed Gueye (hip) is questionable for Monday's Game 2 against the Knicks.
Analysis: Gueye fell hard on his right hip after attempting to complete a dunk during the first quarter. The Hawks' forward remained down on the court for a few minutes before slowly walking back to the locker room. Tony Bradley has entered the rotation and will likely stay there if Gueye can't return. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu (knee) upgraded to available
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 12:24 PM
NBA Injury Report
Onyeka Okongwu (knee) is out for Monday's Game 2 against the Knicks.
Analysis: Okongwu's inflamed right knee will not keep him out of Monday's game, with the Hawks needing a win to even the series at one game apiece. Mouhamed Gueye will remain in the backup center role, while Tony Bradley may pick up another DNP-CD. |
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