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ATL • Forward-Center • #8
21 days ago
Downgraded to questionable earlier Sunday afternoon, Porziņģis will now miss a second straight game with a sore right knee. Onyeka Okongwu, who should already be rostered in most leagues, will remain in the starting lineup. If he’s sitting on your league’s waiver wire, pick him up.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
21 days ago
Porzingis was downgraded to questionable with a knee injury mere hours before game-time, which doesn’t exactly bode well for his availability against the Suns on Sunday. Onyeka Okongwu would be in line for the start if Porzingis is ruled out.
LAL • Forward • #23
21 days ago
This jives with a previous report from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin that LeBron would rejoin the Lakers at practice next week. James participated in multiple practices with the organization’s G League affiliate earlier this week. Assuming he makes it through practice without issue, the Lakers’ next game is against the Jazz on Tuesday.
Source: Shams Charania
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
22 days ago
The Lakers raced out to a commanding 63-34 halftime lead thanks to a 21-point first-half eruption from Dončić, who knocked down six of 13 shots — including three from beyond the arc — while also converting six free throws. He eclipsed the 40-point mark for the fourth time this season with three minutes remaining when he got to the line for his 20th free throw of the contest. It was an impressive all-around, stat-stuffing effort on the second night of a back-to-back following Friday’s win over the Pelicans. The 26-year-old generational talent is averaging 34.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 0.6 blocks through 10 games this season. The Lakers are hopeful LeBron James (sciatica) will be ready to make his season debut Tuesday against the Jazz back in Los Angeles when they return to action.
LAL • Guard • #15
22 days ago
Reaves has topped 20 points in three of four games since returning from a three-game absence earlier this month due to a groin injury. The 27-year-old guard has looked like an excellent complementary scorer and playmaking facilitator this season with LeBron James (sciatica) sidelined, averaging 28.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.4 steals through 11 games.
LAL • Center • #2
22 days ago
Ayton torched the Bucks for 16 first-half points, draining seven of 10 shots from the field, while also pulling down six rebounds as the Lakers built a 31-point advantage at the half. He scored just four more points in the second half, but his early outburst was enough to help power the Lakers to their 10th win in 14 games to start the year. He’s outperformed conservative expectations so far, averaging 16.2 points and 8.4 rebounds through 13 contests in his Los Angeles debut.
LAL • Guard • #9
22 days ago
With Rui Hachimura (calf) and Marcus Smart (illness) both sidelined against Milwaukee, James and LaRavia will enter the starting unit. This will be the first start of the season for Bronny, while LaRavia has been in and out of the opening lineup all season. LaRavia should be the better streaming option for fantasy managers.
Source: Dave McMenamin
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
22 days ago
Porziņģis sat out the second leg of Atlanta’s back-to-back on Thursday, but he’ll be back in the lineup to wrap up the week. His return will push Onyeka Okongwu back to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Guard • #36
22 days ago
With Smart unavailable, Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht should take on extra minutes, with one of them sliding into the starting lineup. Rookie Adou Thiero could also make his NBA debut with Smart out. He won’t play enough to be worth streaming, but he’s worth keeping tabs on.
Source: Dave McMenamin
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
22 days ago
Dončić and Reaves played 40 and 39 minutes, respectively, in Friday’s win over the Pelicans. However, despite the heavy workload and the time missed earlier this season due to lower-body injuries, neither player is on the initial injury report for Saturday night. The Lakers’ upcoming schedule may be a factor, as they play only two games over the seven days following Saturday’s game against the Bucks.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Guard • #36
22 days ago
Smart is dealing with a viral illness, hence his appearance on the injury report after playing 34 minutes in Friday’s win over the Pelicans. While there would be more minutes available to Dalton Knecht, he’s not worth the streaming risk if Smart sits.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Forward • #28
22 days ago
Hachimura, who played 35 minutes in Friday’s win over the Pelicans, is dealing with a sore left calf. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt being potential replacements. Of the two, LaRavia offers the higher fantasy ceiling, even if he remains with the bench unit.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Forward • #23
22 days ago
While the Lakers were on their current road trip, which ends on Saturday in Milwaukee, James practiced with the team’s G League affiliate on Wednesday and Thursday. The second session included some 5-on-5 work, after which James felt no ill effects. According to McMenamin, there’s a chance that LeBron rejoins the Lakers for practice on Monday, provided no issues arise over the weekend. Following Saturday, the Lakers don’t play again until Tuesday against the Jazz in the first of two games on the team’s Week 5 schedule (the second is at Utah on November 23).
Source: ESPN
LAL • Center • #2
22 days ago
Domin-Ayton made an appearance in this game early on, which led to him recording a double-double before halftime. This was Ayton’s fourth 20/10 double-double this season, but this one was far more efficient than the rest. Ayton has been inconsistent, but he has had some really good games as a Laker so far. If he continues playing this well, they’ll be a difficult team to beat.
LAL • Guard • #15
22 days ago
Reaves got off to a blazing hot start to open the year, but after missing three games with a groin injury, he cooled off. However, he got back to being a dominant offensive force in this one. Reaves shot at least 50 percent from the floor in each of his first four games and followed that up by shooting below 50 percent five straight games entering this one. Lakers coach JJ Redick said he expects Reaves to be available against the Bucks on Saturday, but considering the groin injury, it’s worth checking back here for updates.
Source: Dan Woike
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
22 days ago
Dončić was excellent early on in this game and fell one assist shy of entering halftime with a double-double. Unfortunately, he didn’t add much after the break, which led to an underwhelming night to Dončić’s lofty standards. He opened the year with three straight 40-point outings, but he hasn’t been as dominant as a scorer recently. It’s worth noting that he hasn’t played both legs of a back-to-back this season, so check back for an update on his status ahead of Saturday’s game against the Bucks, though Lakers Coach JJ Redick said he expects him to be available.
Source: Dan Woike
LAL • • #
23 days ago
Thiero will be available to make his NBA debut, though it is unclear how large of a role he’ll have after dealing with a knee injury for nearly two months. He’s an athletic defender, but he probably won’t make much of a fantasy impact early on.
Source: Dave McMenamin
ATL • Forward • #1
23 days ago
Johnson was dominant in this game, recording the third triple-double of his career and his first of the season. On top of that, he set new career-highs for points, rebounds, assists and steals while matching his career-high for three-pointers. Usually it’s difficult to say if a game is truly the best of a player’s career, but it doesn’t feel hyperbolic to say that for Johnson. He started to break out last season, but shoulder injuries cut his year short. Now, he’s healthy enough to put the league on notice, and the absence of Trae Young (knee) has allowed Johnson to see a bump in usage. With Young likely still a few weeks away from returning, Johnson will continue to run the show in Atlanta, which should lead to more elite production from him. What will be interesting to see is how this team adjusts to Young’s return; the Hawks have the second-best defensive rating in the league in the month of November and have won four in a row without him.
ATL • F-C • #17
23 days ago
With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) sitting out the second night of the Hawks’ back-to-back, Okongwu got the starting nod, as expected. What wasn’t expected was how effective he’d be from deep. He shattered his previous career-high for triples and set a new career-high for points as well. Okongwu has improved as a deep-range shooter throughout his career, but the strides he has taken this year can’t be understated; he’s averaging 1.6 three-pointers per game this year, which is more than double what he averaged last year. OO is developing into a true stretch five, which makes him and the Hawks even more dangerous. He’s at his best in the box score when Porzingis isn’t available, but the two centers have been able to share the floor at times this year as well. Okongwu will continue to be a reliable option in fantasy basketball, regardless of what format you’re playing in. However, he turns into a fantasy superstar when Porzingis is out, which is worth noting since the Hawks have another back-to-back coming up next weekend.
ATL • G • #27
23 days ago
Injuries opened the door for Krejčí to return to the rotation a few games ago, and he made the most of the opportunity. That earned him more playing time, and he’s stayed hot over the last four games. During this stretch, he is averaging 19 points and 4.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 63.4 percent from the floor. Until Trae Young (knee) is back, Krejčí appears to be worth rostering in deeper formats and is making a push to be a standard-league option.
ATL • F-C • #17
24 days ago
Kristaps Porziņģis getting a rest night on the second leg of a back-to-back, Okongwu will make a return to the starting unit. He has been effective as a reserve, but his ceiling will be raised as a starter.
Source: Brad Rowland
LAL • • #
24 days ago
Thiero has yet to make his NBA debut, but Lakers coach JJ Redick said that he hopes that will happen during this road trip, which will end in Milwaukee on Saturday. If Thiero isn’t able to play against New Orleans, he could be available against the Bucks, though his role will likely be minimal in both.
Source: Jovan Buha
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
24 days ago
Porziņģis hasn’t played both legs of a back-to-back yet this season, and that isn’t going to start against Utah. His absence will open the door for Onyeka Okongwu to slide into the starting unit once again.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Guard • #9
24 days ago
Alexander-Walker returned from a two-game absence and logged a balanced performance against the Kings on Wednesday. In 22 minutes, he made an impact with his scoring and passing on the offensive end, while also contributing on the defensive glass glass. As a result, the veteran guard finished as a game-high +44 in the Hawks’ route of the Kings.
ATL • F-C • #17
24 days ago
Okongwu was one of two Hawks players to score at least 20 points in the team’s blowout win over the Kings. In 21 minutes, Okongwu shot efficiently from the floor, and when he wasn’t doing that, he found production at the charity stripe. Nothing else stood out on Wednesday aside from his scoring. Still, his performance off the bench was one of the more noteworthy for Atlanta.
ATL • Forward • #1
24 days ago
Johnson was nearly perfect from the floor on Wednesday. He connected on all but one of his 10 shot attempts and made all of his free throws before finishing as one of two Hawks players to score at least 20 points. In addition to his scoring, Johnson led the Hawks in rebounds and tied a team-high in assists, ultimately falling two assists shy of a triple-double. Johnson needed just 24 minutes of game action to log this stellar final stat line.
LAL • Forward • #4
24 days ago
Knecht did most of his damage when the outcome was no longer in doubt, shooting 4-of-5 from the field in the fourth quarter, including three three-pointers. The second-year wing has not been much of a factor this season, and that’s with LeBron James sidelined by sciatica. With the future Hall of Famer closing in on a return to action, Knecht may fall out of the rotation entirely before the end of the month. There’s no need to roster him in any redraft leagues, while those competing in dynasty formats may want to hold onto Knecht.
LAL • Guard • #15
24 days ago
Wednesday’s game may go down as Reaves’ worst of the season by the time we hit April. Like Luka Dončić, finding spaces in which to operate proved challenging, with Reaves failing to make a three-pointer for the first time this season. This was also the first time he failed to score at least 20 points; that’s how well Reaves was playing before a groin injury sidelined him for three games last week. With the Lakers visiting the Pelicans on Friday, he’s a safe bet to bounce back given how much New Orleans has struggled thus far.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
24 days ago
Dončić and the Lakers ran into the team with the NBA’s best defense, and the fact that Oklahoma City was playing its second game in as many nights didn’t matter. Dončić struggled to get going and did not play at all in the fourth quarter. He’ll look to bounce back when the Lakers visit the struggling Pelicans on Friday in what should be a far more advantageous matchup for him.
ATL • Guard • #9
25 days ago
Alexander-Walker is available after missing two games with lower back spasms, prompting the lone change to the Hawks’ starting lineup. His return means Keaton Wallace will head to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value.
Source: NBA Lineups
ATL • Guard • #9
25 days ago
Alexander-Walker is back in the lineup after a two-game absence. His return likely means Keaton Wallace will come off the bench, where he offers minimal fantasy value at best. There’s no need to roster Wallace in any fantasy league with Alexander-Walker healthy.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • Guard • #9
25 days ago
Having missed the prior two games with lower back spasms, Alexander-Walker was initially questionable for Wednesday’s game. The status upgrade is a sign that he’s trending in the right direction. If Alexander-Walker plays, he’ll likely push Keaton Wallace out of the starting lineup.
Source: Brad Rowland
LAL • Forward • #23
25 days ago
Yet to appear in a game with the Lakers this season, James was assigned to the franchise’s G League affiliate in South Bay. LeBron, who turns 41 next month, is set for his first full practice and will even play 5-on-5, according to Charania. When he’ll make his debut is still unclear, but going on what equates to a minor league rehab assignment marks a step towards James’ ultimate return to the court. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves will continue to run the show for the Lakers until LeBron is back.
Source: Shams Charania
ATL • • #
26 days ago
Đurišić, the 34th overall pick in the 2024 draft, has yet to appear in an NBA game. His continued absence due to a sprained right elbow does not affect the Hawks’ rotation or fantasy basketball.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • Guard • #9
26 days ago
Alexander-Walker has missed the Hawks’ last two games with lower back spasms. If he can play on Wednesday, Keaton Wallace will be bumped to the bench, where there’s no need to consider streaming him in deep leagues.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • Forward • #1
26 days ago
With his parents sitting courtside, Johnson recorded his third double-double of the season on Monday. He has been Atlanta’s most valuable fantasy option, and Trae Young’s absence has raised Johnson’s ceiling. Interestingly, Mouhamed Gueye, who started for Johnson on Saturday, only played eight minutes off the bench. While the decrease in playing time was expected, Gueye falling out of the rotation completely was a surprise. The Hawks have a Wednesday/Thursday back-to-back, which will impact the fantasy prospects of Johnson and Gueye.
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
26 days ago
Despite being a fixture in the Hawks’ starting lineup when available, Porziņģis has just three 20-point games in eight appearances. A perfect night at the foul line gave his point total a welcome boost on Monday, but fantasy managers can also benefit from the assists and blocked shots. Porziņģis is providing fifth-round value in fantasy basketball, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP of 53. Onyeka Okongwu returned to the bench on Monday after starting Saturday’s win over the Lakers, finishing with 10 points, six rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes. While he remains a player worth rostering in most leagues, Okongwu’s ceiling is lowered when Porziņģis is available.
ATL • G • #27
26 days ago
While most of the Hawks’ regulars were back in the lineup for Monday’s game, Krejčí was the standout against the Clippers. He played 30 minutes, finishing with career-highs in points and three-pointers. He has hit double digits in minutes in five straight games, and that may remain the case until Trae Young returns from his knee injury. However, Monday’s performance is not enough to make Krejčí a player worth adding anytime soon in redraft leagues.
LAL • Guard • #36
27 days ago
While Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura handled most of the scoring on Monday, Smart was a pest defensively. The veteran guard recorded seven steals, one shy of his career-high, while also providing solid value in the assist and three-point categories. Rostered in seven percent of Yahoo! leagues, Smart is closing in on top-100 value in nine-cat formats. While LeBron James (sciatica) is making progress in his recovery, streaming Smart in deep leagues for the final three games of the Lakers’ road trip wouldn’t be a bad idea.
LAL • Forward • #28
27 days ago
After scoring a season-low eight points in Saturday’s loss to the Hawks, Hachimura rebounded nicely in Charlotte. While the return of Austin Reaves from a groin injury knocked the forward down a peg in the offensive pecking order, Rui benefited from the improved spacing. The result was his third 20-point game of the season, with Hachimura shooting 75 percent from the field and 100 percent from three. Rostered in 27 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s providing 10th-round value in nine-cat formats.
LAL • Guard • #15
27 days ago
Back in the Lakers’ lineup after missing three games with a groin injury, Reaves only played 29 minutes. While he didn’t have a great night from deep, making just two of his 10 three-point attempts, the overall production was fine for a player whose minutes were somewhat restricted. Reaves and the Lakers have three more games on the schedule before the end of their road trip, starting with the Thunder on Wednesday. The concern for fantasy managers is the Friday/Saturday back-to-back against the Pelicans and Bucks.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
27 days ago
Dončić put on a show Monday night, dropping 38 points on excellent percentages. Even better for fantasy managers was that he kept the turnovers in check, only committing two. Monday’s game was the first for the tandem of Dončić and Austin Reaves since November 2, as the latter missed three games with a groin injury. They combined to score 62 points, providing the output that fantasy managers have come to expect with LeBron James (sciatica) out of the lineup. Dončić and the Lakers should be challenged more on Wednesday when they visit the reigning champion Thunder.
ATL • Guard • #9
27 days ago
Alexander-Walker will miss a second straight game due to lower back spasms. Keaton Wallace started Saturday’s win over the Lakers and will likely retain that role. With Trae Young (knee) also out, Wallace is worth streaming in deeper leagues. Also, Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson should have more opportunities to initiate offense.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
ATL • Forward • #1
27 days ago
Johnson did not play in Saturday’s win over the Lakers, with Mouhamed Gueye replacing him in the starting lineup. While his streaming value takes a hit due to the return to the bench, Gueye will remain in the Hawks’ rotation. Keep him in mind the next time Johnson misses a game, as he played well on Saturday.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
LAL • Guard • #15
27 days ago
Reaves is back in the lineup after a three-game absence due to a groin injury. His return means Jake LaRavia heads back to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a slight hit. However, LaRavia is worth holding onto until LeBron James returns, especially in deep leagues. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • • #
27 days ago
Thiero, the 36th overall pick in June’s draft, has been dealing with a left knee issue since last season while playing at Arkansas. He’s making positive progress in his recovery and could make his NBA debut at some point during the Lakers’ ongoing five-game road trip. After Monday, the Lakers play games against Oklahoma City, New Orleans and Milwaukee before returning home.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • Forward • #23
27 days ago
James has not appeared in a game this season, but he’s taking steps toward changing that soon. Cleared for contact activity last week, the 40-year-old forward will practice with the Lakers’ G League affiliate in South Bay on Monday. Until LeBron is cleared to return, the Lakers will lean on Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves to lead the way offensively.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Guard • #15
27 days ago
Considered probable following the pregame shootaround on Monday afternoon, Reaves is officially available to play after a three-game absence. His return will most likely push Jake LaRavia to the bench. LaRavia is worth holding onto since LeBron James remains out of the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Guard • #15
27 days ago
Reaves has been sidelined for the Lakers’ last three games, so it’s unclear if he’ll face a minutes restriction in his return to action. Jake LaRavia is the player who will be most impacted by Reaves’ availability, but the former has played far too well to see his minutes plummet. LaRavia is worth a hold until his numbers fall off.
Source: Chris B. Haynes
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
28 days ago
Neither Porziņģis nor Kennard played in Saturday’s win over the Lakers, with the former’s absence having a greater impact on the Hawks’ rotation. Onyeka Okongwu will likely return to the bench with KP back in the fold, with Kennard’s return meaning fewer minutes for rookie Asa Newell. While Okongwu should be rostered in most leagues, there’s no need to hold onto Newell if you streamed him on Saturday.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
ATL • Forward • #1
28 days ago
Johnson did not play against the Lakers on Saturday, which prompted Mouhamed Gueye to move into the starting lineup. Gueye was outstanding against the Lakers and may have earned himself a few more rotation minutes once Johnson returns. If Jalen cannot play on Monday, Gueye will remain with the starters.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
ATL • Guard • #9
28 days ago
Alexander-Walker did not play in Saturday’s win over the Lakers, opening up a spot within the Hawks’ starting lineup. Keaton Wallace filled the void and will do so again if NAW is unavailable for Atlanta’s first game of its road trip.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
LAL • Guard • #15
28 days ago
Reaves is managing a mild strain of his right groin and has missed the last three games. His status impacts Jake LaRavia the most, as he’ll remain in the starting lineup until Reaves is available to play. Fantasy managers who are streaming LaRavia should hold onto him until it’s clear that Reaves can play.
Source: Daniel Starkand
ATL • • #
29 days ago
The rookie returned to the rotation with the Hawks playing without five key pieces, and he delivered energy off the bench, which resulted in production in the box score. Both Newell and Vit Krejci scored 17 points off the bench and joined all five starters in scoring in double figures. This was an excellent performance for both players, especially considering neither was in the rotation on Friday night. Both are capable, but they won’t be part of the rotation on most nights, making them valuable only in dynasty leagues.
ATL • G • #5
29 days ago
The Hawks played this game without their top four scorers, which meant that more offensive responsibility fell to Daniels. While he didn’t provide his typical dose of steals, he was able to turn in his best offensive performance of the season and set a new career-high for assists. Though he won’t get this many assists often, he has averaged seven assists per game since Trae Young (knee) went down. With Young still weeks away from a return, Daniels will continue to play a larger role on offense, though he won’t be a reliable scoring option.
ATL • Forward • #18
29 days ago
Gueye moved into the starting lineup in place of Jalen Johnson (quad), and he took advantage of the opportunity. This was his second start of the year, and he has made a big impact both times. Gueye was one of seven players to score in double figures for the Hawks in what was a dominant win for a shorthanded squad. Unfortunately, there are too many mouths to feed in Atlanta for Gueye to play this much consistently, but he’s worth streaming when he gets the chance to start, and he’s a valuable piece in dynasty leagues.
LAL • Forward • #2
29 days ago
Vanderbilt hasn’t been much of a producer in the box score this season, but he was able to have a productive night off the bench in this game. He had his first double-double of the season and set a new season-high for rebounds. It was an excellent performance for him, but this isn’t going to happen often. He averaged 8.5 points, 10 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals in his two starts in October, and the only time he’ll be worth considering as a streamer is when he’s starting.
ATL • Guard • #2
29 days ago
Wallace, Gueye and Okongwu will replace Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back), Jalen Johnson (quad) and Kristaps Porzingis (rest) in the starting unit on the second night of a back-to-back. This will be a shorthanded rotation for Atlanta, with Trae Young (knee) and Luke Kennard (illness) also out, which means Asa Newell and Vit Krejci should play big minutes off the bench.
Source: Law Murray
ATL • Guard • #9
29 days ago
NAW has been the starting point guard in place of Trae Young (knee), but his absence will open that role back up. Keaton Wallace should fill the void, and with Jalen Johnson (quad) also out, Dyson Daniels will have to step up as a playmaker.
Source: Atlanta Hawks
ATL • Forward • #1
29 days ago
Johnson will be out for the second leg of this back-to-back for the Hawks. Mouhamed Gueye started and was effective when Johnson missed a game earlier this season. Gueye should be a solid streaming option in this game.
Source: Atlanta Hawks