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Mouhamed Gueye Mouhamed Gueye tallies 10/10/6/4/2 line as starter
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 5:15 PM
Mouhamed Gueye started on Wednesday and contributed 10 points (3-of-9 FGs), 10 rebounds, six assists, four steals, two blocks, one three-pointer and five turnovers against the Pelicans.
Analysis: With Onyeka Okongwu sidelined with an illness, Gueye got the starting nod at center. Kristaps Porzi??is is still on a minutes restriction, which resulted in Gueye getting the opportunity, and he took full advantage with a well-rounded stat line despite some inefficiencies. Atlanta plays in Denver on Friday, and if Okongwu remains out, Gueye will be worth streaming. However, if Okongwu is back, Gueye can be returned to the waiver wire. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels produces 13/8/8/3/1 line vs. Pels
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 5:07 PM
Dyson Daniels posted a full line on Wednesday with 13 points (6-of-11 FGs), eight rebounds, eight assists, three steals and one block against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Playing against his former team, Daniels was able to put together a stellar, well-rounded line in the win. He's had some excellent performances recently, and he continues to be at his best when Trae Young isn't in the lineup. Of course, that won't be an issue moving forward with Young now in Washington. Daniels should continue to be a strong producer for fantasy managers, even if the steals aren't where they were last season. |
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CJ McCollum McCollum sent to Hawks as part of Trae Young trade
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 3:47 PM
Shams Charania
CJ McCollum has been traded to the Hawks as part of the deal that will send Trae Young to the Wizards.
Analysis: McCollum is on an expiring contract, and while the Hawks may have interest in keeping him around past this season, his main function in this deal was to help the salaries match up. McCollum's time with the Wizards lasted 35 games, and he was able to show he's still a talented scorer. He'll be a reliable veteran for Atlanta, likely as a reserve. He won't be as impactful for fantasy managers as he was as a Wizard, but he should be able to help offset some of the offense that the Hawks lose by moving on from Trae. |
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Corey Kispert Shams: Kispert, McCollum traded to Hawks for Trae
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 3:46 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Hawks have acquired Corey Kispert and CJ McCollum from the Wizards in exchange for Trae Young.
Analysis: Surprisingly, no draft capital was included in the deal that ends Young's time in Atlanta. Kispert is one of the two players headed in the opposite direction, and his addition gives the Hawks another perimeter shooter to place around Jalen Johnson if he can crack the rotation. For his career, he's averaging 2.0 three-pointers per game on 38.3 percent shooting from beyond the arc. At best, Kispert will be a specialist who may offer deep-league value. However, this is not a deal that moves the needle for him, fantasy-wise. |
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Mouhamed Gueye ATL starts NAW, Daniels, Risacher, Johnson, Gueye
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 1:23 PM
NBA Lineups
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Jalen Johnson and Mouhamed Gueye will start Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Still without Trae Young, the Hawks won't have Onyeka Okongwu for Wednesday's game, either. He'll be replaced in the lineup by Gueye, who's starting since Kristaps Porzi??is is still under a minutes restriction. There may also be rotation minutes available to Asa Newell, but he should not be considered as a streaming option. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu (illness) ruled out vs. New Orleans
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 11:45 AM
Brad Rowland
Onyeka Okongwu (illness) has been ruled out against the Pelicans on Wednesday.
Analysis: With Okongwu sidelined, Kristaps Porzi??is should be in line to start at center. However, Atlanta has been careful with his minutes lately, so there is a chance they let him play his normal role off the bench. That would mean more minutes and an open starting spot that would be filled by either Mouhamed Gueye or Asa Newell. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) out Wednesday vs. Pelicans
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 7:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (quad) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Analysis: Young's continued absence should mean another start for Nickeil Alexander-Walker and increased playmaking responsibilities for Jalen Johnson. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu (illness) questionable Wednesday
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 7:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Onyeka Okongwu (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Analysis: Okongwu is in danger of sitting out against New Orleans after his late addition to the injury report. If he's forced to sit this one out, Kristaps Porzi??isand Mo Gueye could be in line for more run. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (quad) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 11:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (quad) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: With trade rumors swirling, Young has missed the last five games with a right quad contusion. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who should already be rostered in most leagues, will start until Young is cleared to return. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Okongwu records double-double with four steals
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 4:37 PM
Onyeka Okongwu recorded a double-double on Monday with 17 points (7-of-13 FGs), 12 rebounds, three assists, four steals and two three-pointers against the Raptors.
Analysis: Okongwu had one of his worst game of the season in Toronto on Saturday, but he was able to respond with a much better performance, though the result of the game was the same. As an undersized center, Okongwu hasn't been a great rebounder this year, so this was only his ninth double-double of the season. This was a strong performance for him, and it has helped that he has remained the starter despite Kristaps Porzi??is being back in the lineup. As long as that continues, Okongwu will be an elite fantasy producer. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson tallies 13/14/7/1/1 line vs. Toronto
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 4:26 PM
Jalen Johnson stuffed the stat sheet on Monday with 13 points (5-of-15 FGs), 14 rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block and six turnovers in a 118-100 loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: It was an inefficient night for Johnson, but he was still able to pour in the counting stats, which works out well for fantasy managers. He has still been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season since subpar shooting nights like this haven't happened often, though the turnovers have been plentiful all season. He'll look to get back on track against the Pelicans on Wednesday. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard (back) available vs. Toronto
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 12:01 PM
Atlanta Hawks
Luke Kennard (back) is available to play against the Raptors on Monday.
Analysis: Kennard will be back after a one-game absence against Toronto. In the rematch, he'll occupy his typical role off the bench, which should push Keaton Wallace back out of the rotation. |
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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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