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Corey Kispert • SF • Hawks

Hawks Land Corey Kispert

The Atlanta Hawks have acquired guard/forward Corey Kispert (hamstring) from the Washington Wizards. The franchise decided to part ways with its star man, Trae Young, and found a landing spot for him in D.C. Guard CJ McCollum also moved to Atlanta as part of the deal. Kisper has made all of his 311 career appearances with the Wizards, averaging 10.9 points on 38.3 percent three-point shooting. Injuries have limited Kispert's impact this season; through 19 appearances, he's averaged 9.2 points in 19.5 minutes per game. From a fantasy perspective, the trade doesn't change much for Kispert, as his role in Atlanta will likely mirror what he had in Washington.

5 hours ago

CJ McCollum • PG • Hawks

CJ McCollum Moves to Atlanta

Guard CJ McCollum has been traded for the second time in six months, this time moving from the Washington Wizards to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for star guard Trae Young. McCollum joined the Wizards from the New Orleans Pelicans in the offseason, making 35 appearances for the team. He averaged 18.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 30.9 minutes. The 34-year-old will likely have a lesser role in Atlanta and won't be as impactful in fantasy. Still, he's a savvy scorer and will bring veteran leadership to a young squad. McCollum has an expiring $30.6 million contract and is playing for his future this campaign.

5 hours ago

Onyeka Okongwu • C • Hawks

Onyeka Okongwu Sidelined Wednesday

According to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network, Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (illness) won't suit up against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The 25-year-old big man will miss the game due to an illness. His next chance to get back on the floor will come on Friday against the Nuggets. Okumgwu has played in 37 games this season, posting averages of 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.0 blocks across 37 appearances. With Okongwu sidelined this evening, Mouhamed Gueye will likely take extra minutes.

19 hours ago

Trae Young • PG • Hawks

Trae Young Listed as Questionable for Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. The four-time All-Star has been out for five games with a right quadriceps contusion. If he returns on Wednesday, it could be one of Young's final games as a Hawk, since he has been heavily linked with a trade in recent days. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Vit Krejci have benefited from Young's absence and will continue to have additional fantasy value if he remains out.

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Trae Young • PG • Hawks

Trae Young Won't Play on Monday Night

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (quadriceps) won't play in Monday's rematch with the Raptors. He has missed the last four games because of a quadriceps contusion. As of now, the former Sooner is considered day-to-day, so his next opportunity to return will be on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. While Young remains on the shelf, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who had a game-high 31 points when these two clubs met on Saturday, should remain in the starting lineup, with Vit Krejci receiving more action from off the bench.

3 days ago

Trae Young • PG • Hawks

Trae Young Won't Play on Friday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Young will now miss his third straight game due to a right-quad contusion. He was listed as questionable on the injury report, but Young isn't quite ready to play yet. His absence will mean increased roles for Vit Krejci and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Between the two, Alexander-Walker is the better streaming option for Friday's slate. He dropped 30 points during Monday's game, and he should continue to see more usage while Young is sidelined.

5 days ago

Trae Young • PG • Hawks

Trae Young Listed as Questionable for Friday vs. Knicks

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (quadriceps) is questionable for Friday against the Knicks after missing the last two games, keeping Atlanta's backcourt situation fluid. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has started both games in Young's absence and remains a hold even off the bench, with his role and usage expanding noticeably when elevated. He erupted for 30 points, four rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block in 40 minutes before posting 11 points and three assists in 31 minutes. Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, and Onyeka Okongwu continue to offer steady multi-category value regardless of Young's availability.

6 days ago

Trae Young • PG • Hawks

Trae Young Questionable Against Timberwolves

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (quadriceps) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Minnesota. He's been battling a quadriceps contusion, keeping him off the floor for Monday's loss to OKC. Nickeil Alexander-Walker entered the starting lineup, finishing with a team-high 30 points, adding five assists, four rebounds, and two steals. He also shot 6-for-14 from behind the arc. If Young misses another contest, Alexander-Walker is a must-start, even with Jalen Johnson (illness) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) back on the floor.

Dec 31

Kristaps Porzingis • C • Hawks

Kristaps Porzingis Returning Versus Minnesota

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves. He missed the last 10 contests because of an illness, so he'll probably be limited from a workload standpoint in his first appearance after the lengthy layoff. However, Porzingis' presence will presumably send Onyeka Okongwu back to the bench. Although Okongwu will still hold a role in the rotation, his fantasy stock won't be nearly as favorable as a reserve, especially with a challenging matchup versus a potent Timberwolves defense.

Dec 31

Jalen Johnson • PF • Hawks

Jalen Johnson Not Listed on the Injury Report for Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (illness) isn't listed on the injury report heading into Wednesday's game versus Minnesota. He wasn't feeling well, forcing him to miss Monday's loss to OKC, his first absence in nearly a month. Vit Krejci got the start in that one, finishing with 18 points, two assists, and one rebound while shooting 4-for-10 from behind the arc. While Krejci might still see additional work if Trae Young (quadriceps) can't suit up, his fantasy ceiling is considerably lower coming off the bench, even more so with Kristaps Porzingis (illness) also in line to return. As far as Johnson is concerned, he should be more productive if Young isn't available, although he may have trouble surpassing his usual statistical expectations against a sound Timberwolves defense.

Dec 31

Jalen Johnson • PF • Hawks

Jalen Johnson Under The Weather, Ruled Out on Monday

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (illness) won't play on Monday against OKC. With Trae Young (quadriceps) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) ruled out, Johnson would have been in line for an expanded role. Unfortunately, he's not feeling well, so only time will tell if he'll be healthy enough to get back on the court on Wednesday versus the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. While Johnson is on the shelf, Onyeka Okongwu, Dyson Daniels, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are the favorites to lead the way offensively. On the other hand, streaming consideration can be given to Zaccharie Risacher, Vit Krejci, and Asa Newell. However, it might be a tough night for anyone on the Hawks' roster in a meeting with the top defensive team in the National Basketball Association.

Dec 29

Trae Young • PG • Hawks

Trae Young Ruled Out Monday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (quad) won't play Monday when his team visits the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right quad contusion. The Hawks will be thin on playmakers, with Jalen Johnson (illness) also ruled out. Forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will also be inactive. Guards Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will be given more ball-handling opportunities, with reserve guard Keaton Wallace picking up more minutes.

Dec 29

Trae Young • PG • Hawks

Trae Young Questionable Monday With Quad Contusion

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (quad) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Oklahoma City due to a right quad contusion, adding uncertainty to an already thinned rotation with Jalen Johnson (illness) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) ruled out. If Young sits, Atlanta's offense would shift toward secondary creators. Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker would be asked to absorb more on-ball work, while Keaton Wallace and Luke Kennard could see added minutes despite limited recent production. Daniels offers the most stable fantasy floor, while Wallace and Kennard remain high-risk streamers tied to playing time volatility.

Dec 29

Trae Young • PG • Hawks

Trae Young Active Saturday Night

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (quadriceps) will play on Saturday night against the New York Knicks. Young only recently returned from injury, but the team is comfortable with him playing on back-to-back nights. On Friday, Young's efforts in 32 minutes resulted in 30 points, two rebounds, six assists, and one steal in a heavy loss to the Miami Heat. The Knicks have posted strong defensive numbers against point guards this season, meaning Young could have a difficult night.

Dec 28

Dyson Daniels • PG • Hawks

Dyson Daniels Misses First Game of the Season

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Dyson Daniels (hip) will miss his first game of the season on Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls. He has been ruled out due to inflammation in his right hip. Daniels has developed into a big two-way force, averaging 11.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 2.0 steals during his fourth NBA campaign. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who was recently bumped to the bench by Trae Young's return, may be back in the first unit on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Vit Krejci is another player who could see increased minutes in a fantastic fantasy matchup. The two teams met only a few days ago, combining for 302 points.

Dec 23

Trae Young • PG • Hawks

Trae Young Available for Sunday's Tilt

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (knee) is not on the injury report for Sunday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. After returning from a knee injury, Young sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. In his return to action a day earlier against the Charlotte Hornets, Young logged only 20 minutes, so the team is being cautious with him. He finished Thursday's game with eight points and 10 assists. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will drop back to the bench on Sunday, but he will remain an attractive fantasy option.

Dec 21

Trae Young • PG • Hawks

Trae Young Sitting Out Second Night Of A Back-To-Back

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (right knee injury management) will not play Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs. The All-Star guard returned from a 22-game absence, caused by an MCL sprain, Thursday night in the loss to Charlotte. Young was on a minutes restriction in his first game back, so it's not a surprise that he's sitting out the second night of a back-to-back. Following Thursday's game, Young told reporters that his knee feels fine, and missing Friday's game is just part of the plan. Nickeil Alexander-Walker should return to the starting lineup. He came off the bench on Thursday after 16 consecutive starts in Young's place.

Dec 19

Trae Young • PG • Hawks

Trae Young on a Minutes Restriction on Thursday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (knee) will return on Thursday against Charlotte. However, according to head coach Quin Snyder, he'll be on a minutes restriction. The former Sooner missed the last 22 games because of a right MCL sprain, so it's not surprising that he'll see fewer minutes than the 27.8 he averaged before going on the shelf. Still, it's hard to imagine Young not being productive for fantasy managers in a favorable matchup versus the Hornets, even if he's limited to 20-25 minutes.

Dec 18

Trae Young • PG • Hawks

Trae Young Will Play Thursday Against the Hornets

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (knee) will be able to return on Thursday night as his team takes on the Hornets in Charlotte. Young hasn't played since Oct. 29, so he'll likely be on a heavy minutes restriction. The Hawks are also on the front half of a back-to-back, so he'll probably sit out Friday's game against the Spurs. In his five games before getting injured, Young was off to a slow start, averaging 17.8 points, 7.8 assists, 2.0 rebounds, and 28 minutes per game. He'll step back onto a squad playing well with Jalen Johnson leading the way for the team to go13-9 in Young's absence.

Dec 18

Trae Young • PG • Hawks

Trae Young Upgraded to Questionable on Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (knee) has picked up a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. He has been out of action since Oct. 29 due to an MCL sprain in his right knee. Young recently logged some practice time with the Hawks' G League affiliate and looks set to rejoin the lineup this week. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has had a much larger role with Young sidelined, while his return will also impact Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson, who have run the offense during his absence.

Dec 17

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