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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) ruled out Monday vs. Toronto
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 11:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (quad) is out for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Monday's game will be the fifth that Young has missed, meaning that Nickeil Alexander-Walker will remain in the starting lineup. Also, Young's absence means that the ball will be in Jalen Johnson's hands more, raising his already-high fantasy ceiling. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard (back) questionable Monday vs. TOR
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 11:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Luke Kennard (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Kennard did not play in Saturday's loss to the Raptors, with his absence factoring into Keaton Wallace playing 19 minutes off the bench. However, he would not be worth the streaming risk if Kennard misses a second straight game. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is (reconditioning) off injury report
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 11:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kristaps Porzi??is (reconditioning) is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Porzi??is did not play in Saturday's loss to Toronto, as it was Atlanta's second game in as many nights. He should continue to come off the bench, with Onyeka Okongwu serving as the Hawks' starting center. Given how well Okongwu has played this season, that part of the Hawks' rotation may not change anytime soon. |
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Jalen Johnson Johnson tallies 30 points in loss to Raptors
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 3:56 PM
Jalen Johnson amassed 30 points (10-of-21 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), seven rebounds and nine assists over 37 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: It's become abundantly clear that Atlanta's offense will continue to run through Johnson even with Trae Young back in the mix. He's eclipsed 20 points in seven of his last nine games since December 18. The 24-year-old rising star has contributed first-round fantasy value this season, averaging 24.0 points, 10.2 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.5 blocks through 33 games. The Hawks are in line for a rematch against the Raptors on Monday before facing the Pelicans, Nuggets and Warriors to close out a four-game week. |
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Dyson Daniels Daniels gets hot early, cools off late in loss
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 3:53 PM
Dyson Daniels posted 20 points (9-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, 12 assists, two steals and two blocks over 34 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Daniels put together one of his strongest shooting performances of the season, draining all seven of his first-half attempts while also dishing out seven assists during that span. He cooled off considerably in the second half, going just 2-of-6 from the floor. The 22-year-old defensive wizard's numbers have been down considerably from a steals standpoint from last year, but he's still delivered seventh-round value for fantasy purposes, averaging 11.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.9 steals and 0.6 blocks through 36 games. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Alexander-Walker goes off for 31 in loss to Raptors
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 3:51 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker accumulated 31 points (10-of-19, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 35 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker knocked down 6-of-11 from three-point range and took 18 shots or more for the eighth time in his last 11 games since December 14. The 27-year-old guard has seen an uptick in scoring opportunities with Trae Young (quad) sidelined. The Hawks will square off against the Raptors on Monday in a rematch north of the border. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard (back) ruled out vs. Toronto
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 7:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Luke Kennard (back) has been ruled out against the Raptors on Saturday.
Analysis: Kennard was able to play 21 minutes off the bench on Friday but will be unavailable against Toronto. Keaton Wallace will likely make a return to the rotation, though he won't see the floor enough to be worth streaming with the rest of the backcourt rotation healthy, sans Trae Young. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is (reconditioning) out vs. Toronto
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 7:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kristaps Porzi??is (reconditioning) has been ruled out against the Raptors on Saturday.
Analysis: The Hawks are calling this âreturn to competition reconditioningâ, but it's really that they don't want to play him on a back-to-back. Asa Newell and Mouhamed Gueye will fill out the backup center minutes behind Onyeka Okongwu. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) remains out vs. Toronto
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 7:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (quad) has been ruled out against the Raptors on Saturday.
Analysis: This will be a fourth straight absence for Young, and he was immediately ruled out instead of being listed as questionable initially. It's unclear how much longer he'll remain sidelined, but Nickeil Alexander-Walker will remain in the starting lineup for at least one more game. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels dishes out eight assists vs. NYK
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 4:09 PM
Dyson Daniels accumulated 11 points (5-of-8 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, eight assists and two steals in Friday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Daniels took on the task of defending Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, who had to work hard for his 24 points. The Great Barrier Thief's defensive work only yielded two steals, but that doesn't tell the whole story. From a fantasy standpoint, Daniels dished out eight assists, and managers also benefited from the six rebounds. He's providing top-75 per-game value in eight-cat formats, with the foul shooting (60.3 percent) being the most significant issue. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker scores 23 points vs. NYK
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 4:08 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker amassed 23 points (9-of-20 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Friday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Once again starting for the injured Trae Young (quad), Alexander-Walker has scored 23 points or more in three of his last four appearances. Rostered in 47 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he's providing top-75 per-game value in nine-cat formats. Even if Young is available for Saturday's game in Toronto, Alexander-Walker is worth considering in more 12-team leagues, and some 10-team leagues as well. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu records 23 points, full stat line
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 4:08 PM
Onyeka Okongwu tallied 23 points (9-of-16 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists, three steals, two blocks and three three-pointers in Friday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: It's safe to say that Okongwu likes playing against the Knicks. After hitting six three-pointers in Saturday's home loss to New York, he hit three more in Friday's road victory. Over the past two weeks, he has provided third-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. Even as Kristaps Porzi??is (4/8/2/2 in 17 minutes) works his way back from illness, Okongwu's playing time and opportunities won't be an issue. That's excellent news for those who have him rostered. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson posts 18/10/11/2 line vs. New York
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 4:08 PM
Jalen Johnson finished Friday's win over the Knicks with 18 points (7-of-14 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one three-pointer.
Analysis: After recording a double-double in seven straight appearances, Johnson posted his first triple-double since December 14, which was part of a streak of four consecutive triple-doubles. While the Hawks forward has been elite all season long, it's no secret that his fantasy ceiling is raised when Trae Young (quad) is unavailable. Not only should Johnson be mentioned among the leading candidates for Most Improved Player, but he has also played well enough to deserve a trip to the All-Star Game. |
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Trae Young Trae (quad) downgraded to out Friday vs. New York
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 7:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (quad) has been ruled out against the Knicks on Friday.
Analysis: This will be a third straight absence for Young, who is now dealing with a quad injury after missing time with a knee injury. Nickeil Alexander-Walker should remain in the starting unit and remain an excellent option for fantasy managers. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) questionable Friday vs. New York
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 11:07 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (quad) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Young has missed Atlanta's last two games, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker filling the resulting void in the starting lineup. NAW, who has standard-league value when Young plays, should be rostered regardless of what happens with Atlanta's starting point guard. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels delivers 11/8/9/2/2 line vs. Wolves
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:56 AM
Dyson Daniels stuffed the stat sheet on Wednesday with 11 points (5-of-8 FGs), eight rebounds, nine assists, two steals and two blocks against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Daniels hasn't been as highly touted in fantasy basketball this season, mostly because his steals are down and his scoring has been rough. However, he has somewhat made up for it by averaging career highs in rebounds and assists, and he nearly recorded a triple-double in this game. This was a well-rounded performance for Daniels as he continues to thrive without Trae Young in the lineup. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson turns in 34/10/6/2/1 line vs. Wolves
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:46 AM
Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 34 points (15-of-22 FGs), 10 rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in a 126-102 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Analysis: These monster nights are becoming routine for Johnson. He missed Monday's game with an illness, but the effects clearly didn't linger enough to limit his production in this one. Johnson has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, and while his production hasn't been limited when Trae Young is available, he has been at his best when Young isn't playing. He'll look to remain hot in New York on Friday. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) scores 16 in return
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:42 AM
Kristaps Porzi??is returned to the lineup on Wednesday and contributed 16 points (6-of-12 FGs), two rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: After missing Atlanta's last 10 games with an illness, Porzi??is was available off the bench in this game. In just 17 minutes, he was able to make a large impact. His last two appearances have been weeks apart, but in both games, he poured in the points in limited action. Hopefully he'll remain available moving forward, but his health is worth keeping an eye on. Even if he remains a reserve for Atlanta, he'll be a highly impactful option for fantasy managers. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) sidelined Wednesday vs. Wolves
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 7:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (quad) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Young sat out Monday, and he'll be out for a second straight game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is expected to remain in the starting lineup. He posted a monster 30/4/5/2/1 line with six triples on Monday against the Thunder. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is (illness) off injury report vs. Wolves
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 11:13 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) is not on the injury report against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Analysis: Porzi??is will make his return after missing nearly a month due to an illness. He'll likely have his minutes restricted and continue to come off the bench, which is good news for Onyeka Okongwu. Porzi??is played 21 minutes off the bench in his most recent appearance and was productive. He's still worth keeping an eye on, but hopefully Porzi??is is in the clear with these illness issues. |
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