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Trae Young Trae Young (knee) questionable Thursday vs. CHA
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 11:05 AM
Marc Stein
Trae Young (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Recalled from the Hawks' G League affiliate on Wednesday morning, Young's status for Thursday night has been upgraded. His availability affects multiple players, starting with Nickeil Alexander-Walker. While there will come a point when he returns to a reserve role, NAW will play enough to merit being rostered in standard leagues. Also, Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels will likely see their respective usage rates decrease once Young is a full go. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (knee) recalled from G League
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 3:25 AM
Brad Rowland
Trae Young (knee) has been recalled from the College Park Skyhawks.
Analysis: Young was assigned to the G League for a practice on Tuesday and has now been recalled to Atlanta, with the team set to practice on Wednesday. If Young's knee responds well to a practice with the team, he could certainly make a return this weekend. They have a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday, so he'd likely only play in one of those games if he's made available by then. If not, they host the Bulls on Sunday. Young may have his minutes limited in his first game back, but he has never come off the bench in his career, so Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely return to a reserve role when the time comes. However, NAW saw plenty of usage early on before Young's injury, so having Trae back in the lineup shouldn't decimate his value. However, NAW, Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson will all take a slight usage hit when last season's assists leader returns. |
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Trae Young Trae (knee) assigned to G League for practice
Tue, Dec 16, 2025, 7:49 AM
Brad Rowland
Trae Young (knee) has been assigned to the College Park Skyhawks.
Analysis: Young has been sidelined since October, and the expectation is that he will return this month. This move lines up with that and could indicate that Young is getting close to returning. Depending on how he responds to practicing with Atlanta's G League affiliate, he could be back with the Hawks this weekend. They play on Thursday, Friday and Sunday this week, and there isn't a clear target date at this point, but there is certainly a chance. When he returns, Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely return to a reserve role when Young returns. |
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Vit Krejci Vit Krej?Ã hits four three-pointers, scores 19
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:51 PM
Vit Krej?Ã finished Sunday's win over the 76ers with 19 points (6-of-9 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and four three-pointers.
Analysis: While Krej?Ã's production has not been consistent enough to make him a factor in fantasy basketball, he's had his moments. The 19 points scored on Sunday were the most in a game for Krej?Ã since November 22, when he dropped 21 on the Pelicans. Rostered in five percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has been close to a top-100 player over the past two weeks. However, with Trae Young (knee) returning to practice next week and the Hawks being off until Thursday, there's no need to add Krej?Ã following his showing against the 76ers. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson extends triple-double streak to four
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:51 PM
Atlanta Hawks
Jalen Johnson accumulated 12 points (5-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, 12 assists, one steal and one blocked shot in Sunday's win over the 76ers.
Analysis: With his most recent triple-double, Johnson made history on Sunday. He's now up to eight in his career, passing Mookie Blaylock (seven) for the most in franchise history. Also, Johnson's streak of four straight triple-doubles ties him with Denver's Nikola Joki? for the longest current run in the NBA. While there is some fear that Trae Young's eventual return from a knee injury may lower Johnson's ceiling, fantasy managers should not panic. The Hawks play three games in Week 9, starting with Charlotte on Thursday. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels drops 27 points, 10 rebounds vs. PHI
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:51 PM
Dyson Daniels finished Sunday's win over the 76ers with 27 points (13-of-19 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer.
Analysis: For the first time this season, Daniels has recorded a double-double in consecutive games. And in what was his most productive night of the season, the defensive ace notched a season-high point total while shooting well over 50 percent from the field. The question for Daniels is his ability to produce consistent offense when Trae Young (knee) is available, as the point guard is expected to resume practicing sometime next week. He'll need to if he's to get closer to his Yahoo! ADP of 38. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu records 20/15/4/1/2 line vs. 76ers
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:50 PM
Onyeka Okongwu accounted for 20 points (6-of-17 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 15 rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks and five three-pointers in Sunday's win over the 76ers.
Analysis: While Okongwu finished Sunday's victory with his sixth double-double of the season and first since November 30, his field-goal percentage left something to be desired. The Hawks' center shot 1-of-7 inside the arc while making 50 percent of his three-point attempts. That said, the overall stat line more than compensates for the poor shooting. With Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) out for at least two weeks, now is the time for fantasy managers to go all-in on Okongwu. Atlanta plays three games in the final four days of Week 9, starting on Thursday. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) available Sunday
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 10:11 AM
Kevin Chouinard
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Initially questionable for Sunday's game with a sprained right ankle, Alexander-Walker's status has been upgraded. He'll continue to serve as the starting point guard, as Trae Young is not ready to return from the knee injury that he suffered in late October. Alexander-Walker should be rostered in 12-team leagues. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Report: Porzi??is (illness) out at least 2 weeks
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 10:05 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) will miss at least two weeks as team doctors continue to evaluate him.
Analysis: Porzi??is has missed seven of Atlanta's last eight games, with most of the absences occurring due to illness. While it's unknown if this current situation is connected to the illness that short-circuited the end of his 2024-25 season with the Celtics, this is concerning enough that the Hawks have decided to shut Porzi??is down for at least two more weeks. Fantasy managers should continue to stash him in an IL+ slot, and Onyeka Okongwu will remain Atlanta's starting center. He's already rostered in most leagues regardless of format. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) out Sunday vs. PHI
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 11:54 AM
Kevin Chouinard
Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Porzi??is will miss a third straight game, the last two due to illness. Onyeka Okongwu, who's already rostered in most fantasy leagues, will continue to serve as the starting center. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) questionable Sun.
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 11:33 AM
Kevin Chouinard
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker, who has been starting since late October due to Trae Young's knee injury, is dealing with a right lateral ankle sprain. If he's unable to play on Sunday, the Hawks will likely turn to Keaton Wallace to fill the void. However, Wallace would not be the only player whose usage would increase, as Jalen Johnson would have the ball in his hands even more than he already does. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson secures triple-double in loss to DET
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 5:16 PM
Jalen Johnson added 19 points (7-of-19 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 11 rebounds, 12 assists, two steals and one three-pointer on Friday in the loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Johnson's triple-double streak stayed alive on Friday as the versatile forward was able to extend the streak to three games, despite being on the wrong end of a blowout loss. He still logged 34 minutes, which he utilized to finish as the Hawks' leading rebounder and playmaker on the night. The triple-double also marked his fourth in the past six games. Johnson is enjoying a career-best season in terms of his averages per game across the three major categories, and has been one of the best forwards in fantasy basketball leagues up to this point in the season. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels records 18/10/5 line in loss to DET
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 5:14 PM
Dyson Daniels notched 18 points (6-of-10 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), 10 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block on Friday in the loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Daniels' production came on a night when the team struggled to stay competitive against the Pistons. Despite the one-sided score, the fourth-year guard tied a team-high in minutes at 34, which allowed him to finish as one of the team's best scorers, facilitators, and rebounders on the evening. Daniels ended up collecting his third double-double of the season and put together a solid night from a fantasy basketball standpoint. He'll have a chance to log another productive performance against the Sixers on Sunday. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker drops 22 points vs. DET
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 5:11 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker logged 22 points (6-of-14 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), two rebounds and four three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Things went south for the Pistons while their starters were on the floor, but the one-sided contest didn't prevent Alexander-Walker from putting up some decent stats. His scoring and three-point shooting were the main things that stood out, as he led the team in threes and total points. Despite Atlanta playing inconsistent basketball of late, the first-year Hawk continues to be productive ??" he's scored over 20 points and hit at least three three-pointers in six of his last seven appearances. Alexander-Walker shouldn't slow down much as long as he's on the floor and in good health. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Pori??is (illness) out Friday vs. DET
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 11:05 AM
Brad Rowland
Kristaps Pori??is (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: After missing Atlanta's most recent game for conditioning reasons, Pori??is will not be available on Friday due to illness. As has been the case in the past, Onyeka Okongwu will remain the starter. Okongwu is already rostered in most fantasy leagues, so nothing changes there. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (knee) optimistic to return in December
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 7:13 AM
Shams Charania
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Trae Young is optimistic about returning to the court in December.
Analysis: Shams notes that, âHawks star Trae Young, who sustained a sprained MCL on Oct. 29, is optimistic about returning to action this month. The Hawks have gone 12-8 without Young in the lineup, and they believe his fit with a rising core in Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Zaccharie Risacher and Onyeka Okongwu will elevate the team.â It's an encouraging update, but there is still no clear timeline for Young's return. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status. |
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Jacob Toppin Jacob Toppin (shoulder) ruled out for season
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 12:25 PM
Atlanta Hawks
Jacob Toppin (shoulder) is out for the remainder of the season.
Analysis: Toppin injured his right shoulder in late November while playing for the Hawks' G League affiliate. Diagnosed with a torn labrum, he underwent surgery on Monday and will not play again this season. While Toppin's absence does not affect the Hawks' rotation, he'll miss out on what could have been valuable in-game reps in College Park. |
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Jalen Johnson Johnson stays hot with 30/12/12 triple-double
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 3:30 PM
Jalen Johnson went off for 30 points (10-of-18 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), 12 rebounds, 12 assists and two steals over 39 minutes, powering the Hawks to a 131-116 win over the Wizards.
Analysis: Johnson's metamorphosis into one of the league's most impactful all-around contributors continued in this one, as he recorded his second straight triple-double and his fourth in his last 12 games. The 24-year-old has operated as Atlanta's primary offensive catalyst all season, delivering bona fide first-round fantasy value. He's averaging a ridiculous 26.4 points, 12.0 rebounds, 10.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks over his last seven contests. Are you not entertained? The Hawks are off until Friday when they face the Pistons before closing out a brief two-game week with a home tilt against the 76ers. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Okongwu posts 21/9/6/2/1 line in win over Wizards
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 3:28 PM
Onyeka Okongwu recorded 21 points (10-of-17 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 35 minutes in Saturday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: Okongwu took advantage of Washington's injury-depleted frontcourt and historically porous defense, and the absence of fellow big Kristaps Porzi??is on the second night of a back-to-back, to knock down 10-of-17 shots and eclipse the 20-point plateau for the eighth time this season. He's delivered fifth-round value for fantasy managers this season, averaging 16 points, 7.4 rebounds, three assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks through 24 contests. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Alexander-Walker chips in 17 points vs. Wizards
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 3:28 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker posted 17 points (7-of-15 FGs), four rebounds, four assists and three steals over 32 minutes in Saturday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker fell just shy of reaching the 20-point mark for the sixth consecutive game as he knocked down just 3-of-10 from long range. The 27-year-old guard has stepped up in a big way from an offensive standpoint while Trae Young remains sidelined with an MCL sprain in his knee. |
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