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Zaccharie Risacher • SF • Hawks

Zaccharie Risacher Upgraded to Available

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (quadriceps) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. The French forward was initially considered questionable due to a left quadriceps contusion. Risacher has struggled to regain form since returning from a knee injury, averaging 7.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 21.5 minutes per game this month. However, this stretch includes a strong 18-point, three-block performance against Charlotte on Feb. 7.

6 days ago

Dyson Daniels • PG • Hawks

Dyson Daniels Available Against Hornets

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (ankle) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. He was initially listed as questionable for the game after Daniels missed Monday's loss to Minnesota with an ankle issue. CJ McCollum had a big 38-point performance on Monday as Daniels' replacement in the first unit. The veteran is set to land back on the bench for Wednesday's action, but McCollum will still play an important role for the team. Daniels has averaged 15.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.7 steals in three matchups with the Hornets this season.

6 days ago

Jalen Johnson • PF • Hawks

Jalen Johnson Returns to Action Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (knee) has received the green light to play on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. He missed Monday's loss to Minnesota with a knee problem and was initially listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest. With Johnson back, Asa Newell must settle for a bench role. Johnson has had an extraordinary campaign, saving some of his best performances for the Hornets. In three meetings with Charlotte, Johnson has averaged 34.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and 1.7 steals.

6 days ago

Zaccharie Risacher • SF • Hawks

Zaccharie Risacher Iffy for Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (quadriceps) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's encounter with the Charlotte Hornets. The French talent recently returned from a knee injury and is now nursing a left quadriceps contusion. Risacher hasn't been in good condition to play, averaging only 7.0 points on 32.4 percent shooting since returning to the lineup. If Risacher isn't in the lineup on Wednesday, Atlanta may use Corey Kispert or Buddy Hield as his replacement in the first unit. With Jalen Johnson (knee) and Dyson Daniels (ankle) out, Kispert already saw increased playing time in Monday's loss to Minnesota, recording 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal across 31 minutes.

7 days ago

Dyson Daniels • PG • Hawks

Dyson Daniels May Miss Another Game Due to Ankle Issue

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Dyson Daniels (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. The versatile Australian continues to battle inflammation in his right ankle, which kept him out of Monday's matchup against Minnesota. Daniels' absence allowed CJ McCollum to start, and the veteran had an outstanding performance with a game-high 38 points in 33 minutes. At the same time, Corey Kisper got additional burn off the bench and contributed 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one block in 31 minutes.

7 days ago

Jalen Johnson • PF • Hawks

Jalen Johnson Listed as Questionable for Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Charlotte Hornets. He is facing a second consecutive absence due to left knee inflammation. With Johnson unavailable, Asa Newell got the nod to start on Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He had a limited role in the contest, notching two points, four rebounds, and one assist in 25 minutes. Mouhamed Gueye is also in a position to see more action, but he was ejected from Monday's game early in the fourth quarter.

7 days ago

Dyson Daniels • PG • Hawks

Dyson Daniels Questionable for Monday Due to Ankle Issue

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (ankle) has been tagged as questionable for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is currently dealing with inflammation in his right ankle, and Daniels may be out for only the third time this season. If that's the case, CJ McCollum is likely to land a starting role for Monday night, with Buddy Hield and Gabe Vincent potentially also more involved in the action. McCollum has made a decent start to life in Atlanta, averaging 17.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 27.9 minutes.

Feb 8

Buddy Hield • SF • Hawks

Buddy Hield to Make Team Debut on Saturday

Atlanta Hawks guard Buddy Hield is set to make his team debut versus the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Hield and Jonathan Kuminga (knee) were part of a trade that sent Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Hield is ready to make his debut, but doesn't have a clear path to consistent playing time. He'll likely compete with CJ McCollum and Gabe Vincent for backup guard minutes. Before the trade, Hield was averaging 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 17.5 minutes per game this season. He might see an uptick in value with the Hawks, but not enough to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats.

Feb 7

Onyeka Okongwu • C • Hawks

Onyeka Okongwu is Available to Play on Saturday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Okongwu is back after missing the last four games due to having a dental procedure. His return to the court should shift Jock Landale back to the second unit. This season, Okongwu is averaging 16.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists across 32.0 minutes per game. He has been one of the best big men in the league and should be started in all fantasy formats. Fantasy managers should double-check their lineups and get Okongwu in there ahead of tip-off.

Feb 7

Jock Landale • C • Hawks

Jock Landale Makes Hawks Debut as Starter

Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale has been named a starter for Thursday's tilt against the Utah Jazz. The Australian big man has just joined the team and will be handed a significant role straight away. This is a great matchup for Landale to make a big first impression on the Hawks fans. Not only are the Jazz starting without Jusuf Nurkic, but they have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to centers over the course of the season. Landale is joining Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Zaccharie Risacher, and Jalen Johnson in the first unit.

Feb 5

Onyeka Okongwu • C • Hawks

Onyeka Okongwu Still Out on Thursday

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) won't play on Thursday versus Utah, marking his fourth consecutive absence. He was listed as questionable throughout the day, so it looks like he might be back on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. In the meantime, Jock Landale could find himself in the starting lineup after recently being traded from Memphis. With that said, regardless of Landale's role, he has double-double upside in a meeting with one of the worst teams in the NBA.

Feb 5

Gabe Vincent • PG • Hawks

Gabe Vincent Traded to Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard Gabe Vincent and a second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Luke Kennard. Vincent has spent the last three seasons with the Lakers, averaging 5.6 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in over 20 minutes per game. He has struggled mightily on offense in 2025-26, scoring on less than 35% of his shot attempts and just over 25% of his 2PA's. Vincent is likely to come off the bench in Atlanta, with guards Dyson Daniels and C.J. McCollum carrying most of the minutes and shot attempts in this backcourt. The veteran guard hopes to bounce back in Atlanta, but remains outside of fantasy relevance for now.

Feb 5

Buddy Hield • SF • Hawks

Buddy Hield Moves to Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks acquired guard/forward Buddy Hield from the Golden State Warriors, ESPN's Anthony Slater and Shams Charania report. He was traded alongside Jonathan Kuminga (knee) in a deal to land Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Hield moved to San Francisco in 2024 and had a solid debut campaign. However, he couldn't build on it and became expendable for the Warriors. This season, Hield has averaged 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 17.5 minutes per game. His workload is unlikely to improve in Atlanta unless he improves his career-low 34.4 percent three-point shooting.

Feb 5

Jonathan Kuminga • PF • Hawks

Jonathan Kuminga Traded to Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have acquired forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) from the Golden State Warriors, ESPN's Anthony Slater and Shams Charania report. Golden State also departed with Buddy Hield in the deal to pick up Kristaps Porzingis (illness). According to team sources, this transaction ends the Warriors' attempts to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Kuminga had a difficult contract negotiation with Golden State during the offseason and never appeared to be part of the team's long-term plans. The 23-year-old won't be in a comfortable spot in Atlanta either, as his playing time will mostly come as Jalen Johnson's backup.

Feb 5

Jock Landale • C • Hawks

Jock Landale Redirected to Atlanta in New Trade

Center Jock Landale is on the move again, now being traded to the Atlanta Hawks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Landale was traded from Memphis to Utah just a day ago as part of the larger Jaren Jackson Jr. deal. The trade clears up a logjam in Utah's frontcourt and allows Landale to be part of the center rotation in Atlanta, alongside oft-injured Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Onyeka Okongwu (teeth), who missed Tuesday's game against the Heat due to a dental fracture. Landale averaged career-highs in points (11.3) and rebounds (6.5) in 45 games as a member of the Grizzlies.

Feb 4

Kristaps Porzingis • C • Hawks

Kristaps Porzingis Now Out on Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) won't play on Tuesday versus Miami. The veteran hasn't played since the loss to the Pelicans on January 7 because of an Achilles issue. While he was upgraded to available, he'll now miss this one due to an illness. With Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) also out, Mouhamed Gueye, coming off a 15-point, four-rebound, three-steal, and one-block effort, is in line to start, significantly improving his fantasy outlook.

Feb 3

Onyeka Okongwu • C • Hawks

Onyeka Okongwu Not Ready to Return on Tuesday Evening

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) won't play on Tuesday against Miami. The 25-year-old took an elbow to the mouth during the 117-106 loss to the Boston Celtics on January 28, costing him the following two contests. With Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) questionable, his return may help lessen the blow. However, even if Porzingis sheds the questionable tag, Mouhamed Gueye, who had 15 points, four boards, three steals, and one block in the loss to Indiana on Saturday, should continue to hold a prominent role.

Feb 2

Kristaps Porzingis • C • Hawks

Kristaps Porzingis Might Return on Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Miami. He hasn't played since the loss to New Orleans on January 7, missing the last 12 games. While the 30-year-old still could miss another contest, it at least seems he's moving in a positive direction regarding his return to the court. With Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) out again, Porzingis would presumably be in line to re-enter the starting lineup. However, regardless of his role, he'll likely be limited. As a result, Mouhamed Gueye, coming off a 15-point, four-rebound, three-steal, and one-block effort, should remain relevant for fantasy purposes.

Feb 2

Duop Reath • C • Hawks

Duop Reath on the Move to Atlanta

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Trail Blazers traded center Duop Reath (foot) to the Hawks in exchange for guard Vit Krejci. The 29-year-old hasn't had a quality season, averaging a career-low 2.9 points and 1.2 rebounds in 32 appearances. He also suffered a stress fracture in his right foot and recently underwent successful season-ending surgery. Reath, who is anticipated to make a full recovery, will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so it's unknown what the future holds. However, until he establishes a consistent role with a club, he's not worth adding to any fantasy roster.

Feb 1

Onyeka Okongwu • C • Hawks

Onyeka Okongwu Out at Least Through the Weekend

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) is being evaluated on a day-to-day basis after undergoing a dental procedure and has already been ruled out for Thursday against Houston, with Saturday's game in Indiana also off the table. His next chance to return comes Tuesday in Miami. Atlanta unexpectedly turned to Christian Koloko as a starter, and he logged 26 minutes with six points, seven rebounds, one steal, and one block, while Mouhamed Gueye played 21 minutes off the bench with two points, three rebounds, and two assists. Both Koloko and Gueye remain difficult to trust, given the small sample and fluctuating roles, keeping Okongwu as the clear hold.

Jan 30

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