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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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Mouhamed Gueye Mouhamed Gueye records double-double off bench
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 4:59 PM
Mouhamed Gueye provided a boost off the bench with 11 points (5-of-10 FGs), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one three-pointer against the Pistons on Tuesday.
Analysis: The absences of Zaccharie Risacher (hip) and Kristaps Porzi??is, plus some foul trouble for Onyeka Okongwu, led to Gueye playing an extended role off the bench. Gueye has had some other strong performances this year, though they have generally come when Jalen Johnson is out. It was good to see him have a nice game off the bench, and they needed his impact on the glass, but he isn't worth rostering unless Johnson is sidelined. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker NAW scores 24 points in loss to Pistons
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 4:55 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker finished with 24 points (9-of-20 FGs), three rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer on Tuesday against the Pistons.
Analysis: NAW has been excellent as a fill-in with Trae Young (knee) sidelined. After scoring a season-high 26 points in Atlanta's last game, he nearly matched that mark in this one. The defensive stats haven't come as consistently, but he has been a reliable scoring option, having scored at least 20 points in five of his last eight games. As long as Young is sidelined, NAW will continue to see a boost in usage and production, but he'll still be worth rostering when Trae returns. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson pours in 25/8/9/3/1 line vs. Detroit
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 4:48 PM
Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 25 points (8-of-18 FGs), eight rebounds, nine assists, three steals, one block and three three-pointers in a 120-112 loss to the Pistons on Tuesday.
Analysis: Even though it wasn't enough for the Hawks to win, Johnson's elite stretch has continued. This was his third straight game with at least 25 points, and while his double-double streak came to an end, he came close to recording a triple-double for the second time in three games. Johnson has been a top-five player in fantasy basketball over the past two weeks, and he'll continue to produce to that level as long as Trae Young (knee) remains sidelined. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Okongwu scores 21 points as starter vs. Detroit
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 4:43 PM
Onyeka Okongwu lit up the Pistons with 21 points (8-of-13 FGs), one rebound, three assists, one steal, two blocks, four three-pointers and five turnovers on Tuesday.
Analysis: This was a third consecutive start for Okongwu due to the continued absence of Kristaps Porzingis with a knee sprain. He continues to be an effective scorer, averaging 26.7 points and 5.0 three-pointers per game during this three-game stretch. However, he was rendered ineffective on the glass in this one. Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson and Mouhamed Gueye made an impact as rebounders, so the Hawks weren't dominated on the boards. However, they didn't lose that battle, and it's difficult to look elsewhere when the starting center only grabs one rebound. Okongwu's rebounding isn't his best attribute, but it typically isn't this level of weakness. |
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Vit Krejci VÃt Krej?Ã starting in place of Zaccharie Risacher
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 1:07 PM
NBA Lineups
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, VÃt Krej?Ã, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu will start against the Pistons on Tuesday.
Analysis: With Zaccharie Risacher (hip) sidelined after taking a hard fall in Sunday's game, Krej?Ã will get his first start of the season. He has been red-hot from deep recently and will see a boost in minutes and shot attempts as part of the starting unit, making him worth streaming. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) ruled out vs. Detroit
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 11:53 AM
Brad Rowland
Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) has been ruled out against the Pistons on Tuesday.
Analysis: Porzi??is will miss a third straight game, which means Onyeka Okongwu will get a third straight start. Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell should fill out the backup center minutes, but that won't be a large enough role for either to make a fantasy impact. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu (knee) available vs. Detroit
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 11:49 AM
Brad Rowland
Onyeka Okongwu (knee) is available to play against the Pistons on Tuesday.
Analysis: OO will be good to go despite initially being listed as questionable. With Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out again, OO should remain in the starting lineup. He has been on quite the tear over the Hawks' last two games and will have an opportunity to keep that going in this one. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) questionable Tuesday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 11:13 AM
Brad Rowland
Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Porzi??is has missed Atlanta's last two games with a sore right knee, resulting in Onyeka Okongwu moving into the starting lineup. With Okongwu (knee) also questionable for Tuesday's game, the Hawks could be severely shorthanded in the post. Mouhamed Gueye's minutes may increase, and there's also a chance that Atlanta would have to recall N'Faly Dante from the G League if KP and Okongwu can't play. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu (knee) questionable Tuesday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 11:10 AM
Brad Rowland
Onyeka Okongwu (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Okongwu has started the last two games in place of the injured Kristaps Porzi??is and flourished in that role, most recently scoring 27 points in Sunday's win over the Suns. However, his status for Tuesday night is in some doubt, with Porzi??is also considered questionable. The Hawks went small when Okongwu wasn't on the floor on Sunday, with Mouhamed Gueye logging 10 minutes off the bench. He's only worth streaming if Okongwu and Porzi??is cannot play. |
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