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Trae Young Young scores 25 points in comeback win over Magic
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 3:58 PM
Trae Young led the Hawks with 25 points (7-of-18 FGs, 10-of-12 FTs), one rebound, six assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in a 111-107 win over the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: It was another rough shooting night for Young, but he was able to get things going late and score 11 points in the fourth quarter to help Atlanta complete the comeback after trailing by 10 points at halftime. The assists still weren't to the level that Young typically provides, but he only turned the ball over once, which is great for him. The Hawks close the week out against the Thunder on Saturday. Young will have to be at his best to deal with their defensive pressure. |
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Mouhamed Gueye Mouhamed Gueye chips in 13/8/3 line off bench
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 3:55 PM
Mouhamed Gueye provided a boost off the bench with 13 points (5-of-9 FGs), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and two three-pointers against the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: Jalen Johnson dealt with foul trouble in this game, which forced coach Quin Snyder to call on Gueye more than he did in the season opener. Gueye played a large role in place of Johnson during the second half of last season, but he wasn't expected to be a large part of the rotation this year. Foul trouble and injuries opened the door for him, and he delivered. He isn't worth picking up in standard leagues, but Gueye is certainly worth keeping around in dynasty formats. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker NAW starts for Hawks, scores 19 points in win
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 3:53 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker started on Friday and contributed 19 points (8-of-18 FGs), one rebound, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Magic.
Analysis: Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) was sidelined for this game, which allowed NAW to start in his place. Though he made just one of his 10 attempts from beyond the arc, NAW was able to make an impact on both ends of the floor to help the Hawks get their first win of the season. NAW shot 2-of-15 from the floor in his debut for the team, so this performance was much better. If Risacher remains out against the Thunder on Saturday, NAW will get another start. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Okongwu tallies 17/4/3/1/3 line as starter
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 3:51 PM
Onyeka Okongwu started on Friday and contributed 17 points (5-of-10 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal, three blocks and one three-pointer against the Magic.
Analysis: With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) sidelined, Okongwu got the start at center for Atlanta. He really struggled in the first half, but he was able to get things going after the break and ended up turning in a solid stat line, despite the disappointing rebound total. The Hawks play against on Saturday against the Thunder, and if Porzingis still isn't healthy, Okongwu will get another start. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Jalen, Trae, Dyson, Nickeil, Onyeka to start Fri.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 12:34 PM
Zach Langley
Onyeka Okongwu, Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jalen Johnson will start against the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: Okongwu will get the start in place of Kristaps Porzingis (illness) in the Hawks' second game of the season. He scored 18 points off the bench in the opener in 30 minutes of action and has familiarity with a few of Friday's starters. Meanwhile, Alexander-Walker will make his first start as a Hawk and will look to improve on an inefficient 10-point, 2-of-15 shooting performance in his Atlanta debut on Wednesday. He'll replace the injured Zaccharie Risacher (ankle). |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is (illness) out Friday vs. Orlando
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 10:20 AM
Brad Rowland
Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Absent from the initial injury report released by the Hawks, Porzi??is will not play in Friday's game due to an illness. His absence will push Onyeka Okongwu into the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling. As a starter last season, Okongwu averaged 15.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 three-pointers in 31.2 minutes (40 starts). He should be rostered wherever possible due to Porzi??is not being available. |
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Trae Young Trae Young scores 22 but struggles from three
Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 4:41 PM
Trae Young recorded 22 points (5-of-14 FGs, 11-of-13 FTs), one rebound, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Wednesday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: While Young's final point tally was good, he shot just 1-of-9 from beyond the arc. Frequent trips to the foul line boosted the stat line, which included a lower-than-expected five assists. With the Hawks' roster changes, there will be an acclimation period for Young and his teammates. He'll be fine, but this is a crucial season for the point guard. Young can opt out of the final year of his contract next summer, and his fit with this roster will impact the thinking of both the player and the Hawks' front office. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is scores 20 points in Hawks debut
Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 4:41 PM
Kristaps Porzi??is accumulated 20 points (5-of-12 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and four three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Porzi??is recorded a solid overall stat line in his official Hawks debut, but scoring inside the arc was an issue. He made one of his five two-point attempts in the paint (missing both attempts in the restricted area). At times, Toronto's length and athleticism were an issue, but it's too early to panic. Porzi??is still scored 20 points and was active as a rebounder and shot blocker. Due to his arrival, the Hawks moved Onyeka Okongwu to the bench, and OO finished with 18 points, six rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer in 30 minutes. There will continue to be times when Porzi??is and Okongwu share the court, preserving both players' fantasy values. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson posts 22/7/8/1/1 line vs. Toronto
Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 4:40 PM
Jalen Johnson finished Wednesday's loss to the Raptors with 22 points (7-of-13 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one blocked shot.
Analysis: On a night when the Hawks shot 42 percent from the field and gave up 138 points, Johnson was one of the few players to come through with an encouraging performance Wednesday night. The only thing missing from his stat line was a three-pointer, as the percentages were good and Johnson led the Hawks in assists. As long as he stays healthy, Johnson has a high fantasy ceiling, and many fantasy managers believe this based on his preseason ADP of 25. |
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Trae Young Hawks insert Kristaps Porzingis into new lineup
Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 1:13 PM
Hawks will start Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzingis against the Raptors on Wednesday.
Analysis: The Hawks added Kristaps Porzingis, Nickel Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard to deepen an already strong team this offseason. Porzingis will make his Hawks debut in the starting lineup against the Raptors on Wednesday. He'll do so along regular starters Young, Daniels, Risacher and Johnson. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels signs 4-year, $100M rookie extension
Mon, Oct 20, 2025, 9:53 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Dyson Daniels has signed a four-year, $100 million rookie extension with the Hawks.
Analysis: Daniels enjoyed a breakout 2024-25 in his first season with the Hawks. The former Pelican averaged 14.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 3.0 steals, 0.7 blocked shots and 1.1 triples per contest. Daniels was a second rounder in fantasy hoops thanks in large part to his monstrous contributions in the steals category. His 229 steals rank 20th in a single season all time, and they're the most in the last 25 years. Fantasy managers will hope that he can improve on his dreadful FT% and ascend into the first round in 2025-26. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Alexander-Walker scores 17 points vs. Houston
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 4:18 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker accounted for 17 points (6-of-15 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: Starting in place of Dyson Daniels, Alexander-Walker struggled from beyond the arc, shooting 1-of-7 on the night. However, he shot 5-of-8 from two and was perfect from the foul line. The role Alexander-Walker filled on Thursday did not align with what he'll be asked to do once the regular season begins, as he'll come off the bench and can play any of the three perimeter positions. He isn't a must-draft player in shallow formats, but taking a late-round flier on Alexander-Walker in standard leagues would not be a bad idea. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is records 23/13/2/0/1 line
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 4:10 PM
Kristaps Porzi??is tallied 23 points (8-of-14 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), 13 rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: Porzi??is looked sharp in his last action of the preseason, playing well alongside Onyeka Okongwu (5/7/0/1 with one three-pointer in 28 minutes). The Hawks did not play Jalen Johnson on Thursday, and he'll be in the starting lineup when the regular season begins on October 22. There will be times when Porzi??is and Okongwu are on the floor together, and both players have top-75 fantasy potential. That said, their ceilings may be limited due to them being part of the same frontcourt rotation. |
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Trae Young Katz: Trae, ATL won't agree to deal before season
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 1:14 PM
The Athletic
The Athletic's Fred Katz reports Trae Young and the Hawks will not agree to a contract extension before the start of the regular season.
Analysis: While an unsurprising development, Young and the Hawks' inability to agree on a new deal is notable. The four-time All-Star is entering the final guaranteed year of his current contract, as he holds a player option for the 2026-27 campaign worth $49 million. While he and the Hawks can still agree to an extension during the season, declining that option would make Young an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career next summer. Not agreeing to an extension allows both sides to evaluate Young's fit within a roster that the Hawks revamped this past offseason by adding the likes of Kristaps Porzi??is, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard. |
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Onyeka Okongwu ATL starts Young, NAW, Risacher, Okongwu, KP
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 1:01 PM
Brad Rowland
Trae Young, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Zaccharie Risacher, Onyeka Okongwu and Kristaps Porzi??is will start Thursday's exhibition against the Rockets.
Analysis: The Hawks are without two expected starters for Thursday's preseason finale, with Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson ruled out. Both players are expected to be a full go when the team opens the regular season on October 22, so fantasy managers need not worry. Alexander-Walker and Okongwu will start; both will figure prominently in the Hawks' rotation during the regular season. And there may be times when Atlanta starts Okongwu and Porzi??is together, depending on the matchup. Thursday is one of those instances. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson out Thursday vs. HOU
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 11:58 AM
Brad Rowland
Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson will sit out Thursday's exhibition against the Rockets.
Analysis: Daniels and Johnson will not play in Atlanta's final preseason game, but Hawks head coach Quin Snyder said during his pregame availability that there is no concern regarding their availability for the regular season opener on October 22. While Johnson offers a higher offensive ceiling, both players have made impressive strides with the Hawks. Using a third-round pick on either player, or second-round in Johnson's case, in standard leagues would not be too big a reach. They can be that impactful, especially in category leagues. |
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Caleb Houstan Caleb Houstan hits game-winner, scores 21 points
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 3:27 PM
Caleb Houstan shot 5-of-11 from the field and 6-of-7 from the foul line in Monday's exhibition win over the Heat, scoring 21 points with two rebounds, one assist, one block and five three-pointers.
Analysis: After spending his first three NBA seasons in Orlando, Houstan is on an Exhibit 10 contract with the Hawks. That status is what makes opportunities like Monday's so important, as the Hawks did not play their regulars against the Heat. Known primarily for his perimeter shooting ability when entering the NBA, Houstan shot 5-of-8 from three, including a triple with 13 seconds remaining in overtime to give Atlanta a one-point lead. And his rejection of a Keshad Johnson shot in the final seconds preserved the Hawks' lead. There's no need to consider Houstan in fantasy drafts, as he isn't guaranteed to be on the opening night roster, but he may have helped his case on Monday. |
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Jacob Toppin Jacob Toppin drops game-high 26 points vs. Miami
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 3:22 PM
Jacob Toppin amassed 26 points (9-of-23 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), nine rebounds, five assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in Monday's exhibition against the Heat.
Analysis: With the Hawks resting their regulars for Monday's game, Toppin's playing time increased substantially. He played 41 minutes in the overtime victory, leading all scorers with 26 points. Toppin is on a two-way contract, so his opportunities will be limited once the regular season begins. However, performances like Monday's can grab the attention of league decision-makers, be it in Atlanta or elsewhere. There's no need to consider selecting him in redraft leagues, but managers in deep dynasty leagues can consider using a late-round pick on Toppin. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker sinks three triples
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 4:32 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker produced 13 points (5-of-8 FGs), one rebound, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: After taking on a key role off the bench in Minnesota, Alexander-Walker will do the same in Atlanta after agreeing to a four-year, $62.5 million deal in July. The defensive potential of a NAW/Dyson Daniels tandem on the perimeter may excite fans the most. Alexander-Walker's first stint on Monday was played alongside Daniels (8/3/5/2/1), who finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting last season. Alexander-Walker can also be used alongside Trae Young (9/2/8 with two three-pointers), and the versatility gives him a shot at achieving fantasy relevance in his new home. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson tallies 11 points, four âstocks'
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 4:31 PM
Jalen Johnson recorded 11 points (5-of-8 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), two rebounds, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in Monday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: Monday's exhibition game was the first live action for Johnson since suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in January. He shot the ball well against the Rockets and was active defensively, recording two steals and two blocked shots. Also notable from Monday was Johnson starting at power forward, where he spent most of his time last season. According to Cleaning the Glass, he spent 98 percent of his minutes at the four in 2024-25. The Hawks started Kristaps Porzi??is alongside Johnson on Monday, with Onyeka Okongwu coming off the bench. Given his lack of experience at small forward, Johnson should benefit from remaining in a familiar role instead of guarding up in a bigger lineup. |
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