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Trae Young Trae Young (knee) to miss at least two more weeks
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 8:22 AM
Hawks
Trae Young (knee) will miss at least two more weeks.
Analysis: Young is dealing with an MCL sprain in his right knee. It was reported that he'd be re-evaluated in four weeks at the beginning of the month, but now it'll be another two weeks before there's an update on the 27-year-old point guard's health. While Young was able to avoid an ACL injury and any structural damage to his knee, he's set to miss a solid portion of the season. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Alexander-Walker drops 28 points with five triples
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 5:36 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker lit up the Cavaliers with 28 points (9-of-21 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and five three-pointers on Friday.
Analysis: NAW has been an incredible fill-in for Trae Young (knee) this season, and he showed why once again in this game. This was his eighth game this season with at least 20 points, and he has more than doubled his scoring average from last season. In previous seasons, NAW had been more of a defensive specialist, but he has been getting it done on both ends of the floor this year. Even when Young returns, NAW should still maintain standard-league value. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson records 29/12/12 triple-double
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 5:29 PM
Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 29 points (9-of-18 FGs, 8-of-12 FTs), 12 rebounds, 12 assists, two steals and three three-pointers in a 130-123 win over the Cavaliers on Friday.
Analysis: Coming off his worst performance of the season in a blowout loss to the Wizards, Johnson was able to respond in a big way. His second triple-double of the season also featured his second-best mark for both points and assists this year. Johnson has been a fantasy superstar this year, and the return of Trae Young (knee) shouldn't drop his production significantly. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels produces 10/8/9/3 line vs. Cavs
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 5:24 PM
Dyson Daniels stuffed the stat sheet on Friday with 10 points (5-of-8 FGs), eight rebounds, nine assists and three steals against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Daniels was able to provide his typical dose of swipes, but the offensive production has been more notable. Scoring isn't going to be a strength for him consistently, but the playmaking is absolutely something that will stick, at least until Trae Young (knee) returns. Young is supposed to be re-evaluated soon, which should provide more clarity to when he'll be back in the lineup. Until then, Young should have more opportunities on offense. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu starting in place of Porzi??is
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 1:42 PM
Atlanta Hawks
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu will start against the Cavaliers on Friday.
Analysis: With Kristaps Porzi??is sidelined, Okongwu will unsurprisingly return to the starting lineup. He has been excellent in seven starts this year, averaging 20 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.9 blocks and 2.7 three-pointers per game. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Porzi??is (illness) ruled out vs. Cleveland
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 11:47 AM
Atlanta Hawks
Kristaps Porzi??is (illness) has been ruled out against the Cavaliers on Friday.
Analysis: Porzi??is was a late addition to the injury report and has now officially been ruled out. Onyeka Okongwu should once again return to the starting lineup, where he has had plenty of success this season. Mouhamed Gueye will likely fill out the backup center minutes, though Okongwu will play most of the center minutes. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis (illness) questionable Friday
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 9:09 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Porzingis is a late addition to the injury report, so he should be considered highly questionable to take the court against the Cavs. If KP is sidelined, Onyeka Okongwu could rejoin the starting five in his place. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels posts 11/9/7 line vs. Washington
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:45 PM
Dyson Daniels finished Tuesday's loss to the Wizards with 11 points (5-of-11 FGs), nine rebounds, seven assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Despite not recording any defensive stats, Daniels provided solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Over the past two weeks, he has been a seventh-round player in 12-team, nine-cat formats, ranking just outside the top-75. While Trae Young's absence has not boosted Daniels' fantasy value to the heights some hoped, he's been better than he was at the start of the season. The Hawks play games on Friday and Sunday to end Week 6. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu hits three triples, scores 20
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:44 PM
Onyeka Okongwu accumulated 20 points (8-of-14 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, one block and three three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Wizards.
Analysis: Unsurprisingly, Okonwgu's return to the bench did not negatively impact his fantasy value. He's scored at least 20 points in six of his last seven appearances, providing top-15 value in nine-at formats during this stretch. While some fantasy managers may be tempted to sell high, a better course of action may be to hold onto him. Not only should Okongwu's production be considered, but also the injury history of starter Kristaps Porzi??is. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is scores team-high 22 points
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:44 PM
Kristaps Porzi??is recorded 22 points (7-of-13 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Wizards.
Analysis: Back in the lineup after sitting out Sunday's win over the Hornets, Porzi??is was one of the few Hawks to play well in Tuesday's blowout defeat. Despite having just five games with at least 20 points, he's closing in on top-25 value in nine-cat formats. Increased assist production has been a factor, with Porzi??is averaging a career-high 3.3 helpers per game. The Hawks still have two games to play after Thanksgiving, but the second is part of a Sunday/Monday back-to-back. |
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Kristaps Porzingis ATL starts NAW, Daniels, Risacher, Johnson, KP
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 12:49 PM
NBA Lineups
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzi??is will start Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Porzi??is is back after sitting out the second game of Atlanta's most recent back-to-back, Sunday against the Hornets. Onyeka Okongwu will head to the bench, but he will still be a valuable option in fantasy basketball, regardless of league size or format. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard (hip) available Tuesday vs. Wizards
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 11:22 AM
Brad Rowland
Luke Kennard (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Kennard is available after sitting out Sunday's win over the Hornets. His return will likely result in fewer minutes for fellow reserve Keaton Wallace, who hasn't done enough to merit being rostered in fantasy leagues. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzi??is (rest) not on injury report
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 11:09 AM
Brad Rowland
Kristaps Porzi??is (rest) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Porzi??is did not play in Sunday's win over the Hornets, which was Atlanta's second game in as many nights. His return means Onyeka Okongwu will head back to the bench. While his fantasy ceiling is lower in that role, Okongwu should still be rostered in all leagues. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard (hip) questionable Tuesday vs. WAS
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 11:06 AM
Brad Rowland
Luke Kennard (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: After playing 24 minutes off the bench in Saturday's win over the Pelicans, Kennard did not play in Sunday's win over the Hornets. His absence coincided with Keaton Wallace's return, and the point guard absorbed most of the minutes that would have gone to Kennard. Look for that to be the case if Kennard can't play on Tuesday, but neither player needs to be rostered in most fantasy leagues. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker finishes with 23 points
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:35 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker recorded 23 points (8-of-17 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Since the Hawks lost Trae Young to a knee injury on October 29, Alexander-Walker has scored at least 20 points on seven occasions, including Sunday night. He has been a sixth-round player in nine-cat formats since making his first start on Halloween, a solid return for many fantasy managers. Alexander-Walker is rostered in 43 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that number may creep up a bit due to the Hawks being active on a three-game Tuesday to open their Week 6 schedule. |
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Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels tallies 22 points, nine rebounds
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:35 PM
Dyson Daniels amassed 22 points (10-of-17 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Since scoring 18 points in consecutive games to begin November, Daniels averaged 8.3 points per game on 44.7 percent shooting from the field. While others have benefitted immensely from Trae Young's (knee) absence, Daniels' fantasy value has not received a significant boost. However, he had his most productive game of the season on Sunday, recording his first 20-point game while also providing solid value in the rebound, assist and steals categories. Daniels is providing sixth-round value in nine-cat formats, which may be a letdown for some, given how impactful he was last season. |
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Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson records 28/8/11/1 stat line vs. CHA
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:35 PM
Jalen Johnson accounted for 28 points (11-of-22 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, 11 assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Johnson once again flirted with a triple-double, finishing two rebounds shy of the feat against the Hornets. Sunday's performance certainly ranks among his most impressive this season, as the versatile forward dropped a robust stat line without committing a turnover. Johnson has taken advantage of the increased opportunities to serve as a primary playmaker since Trae Young went down with a knee injury, providing first-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. And Tuesday's matchup with the Wizards looks like another good one for Johnson. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu scores 20 points vs. Charlotte
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:34 PM
Onyeka Okongwu finished Sunday's win over the Hornets with 20 points (8-of-18 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Available after sitting out Saturday's win over the Pelicans with left ankle inflammation, Okongwu started for Kristaps Porzi??is and played 34 minutes. While there weren't any defensive stats to speak of, Okongwu recorded a solid overall stat line and did not experience any setbacks with the ankle. Despite coming off the bench when Porzi??is is available, Double-O is closing in on top-50 value in nine-cat formats while averaging nearly 30 minutes per game. The Hawks play three games in Week 6, starting with the Wizards on Tuesday. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard (hip) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 10:29 AM
Brad Rowland
Luke Kennard (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Left hip inflammation will keep Kennard out of Sunday's game after logging 24 minutes in Saturday's win over the Pelicans. Asa Newell and Caleb Houstan may pick up additional minutes off the bench, but neither is worth the risk in fantasy leagues. However, Newell is the one with value in dynasty leagues, regardless of how little he's played this season. |
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Onyeka Okongwu Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) available Sunday vs. CHA
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 10:22 AM
Brad Rowland
Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Initially questionable, Okongwu is available after sitting out Saturday's win over the Pelicans. Kristaps Porzi??is (knee) is out, so Okongwu will move into the starting lineup. He's already rostered in most fantasy leagues, and he should be picked up if sitting on your league's waiver wire. |
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