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ATL • Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Gueye did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Bulls, which meant starters Onyeka Okongwu and Jalen Johnson played 36 and 39 minutes, respectively. Asa Newell’s playing time has increased, but the rookie is only worth a look in dynasty formats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #22
about 1 month ago
Plumlee will miss a second straight game with a strained right groin. Due to his and Ryan Kalkbrenner’s (elbow) absences, Moussa Diabaté received the starting nod on Tuesday and should retain that role for the foreseeable future. He’s worth streaming in deeper leagues. Also, Tidjane Salaün’s playing time has increased, but he has not reached the point where he should be streamed.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Kalkbrenner will miss a third straight game as he recovers from a sprained left elbow. With Mason Plumlee also out, the Hornets will rely on Moussa Diabaté to fill the void, and he should be streamed wherever possible.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Point Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Through three games since returning from an MCL sprain, Young has played 20, 26 and 31 minutes. His season high for minutes allowed him to have his second-most assists in a game this season, with the most coming in his final game before injuring his knee. He had 17 assists in that game, which was also against Chicago. Young is getting closer to playing a full workload consistently, and the most impressive part is that he has a total of six turnovers since returning. Last season, he averaged 4.7 per game. It seems unlikely that he’ll continue to keep the turnovers in check, but if he can at least keep them down, he’ll become far more valuable in category formats.
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Johnson fell one rebound shy of a triple-double just two days after finishing one assist shy of one. Both were also one-possession losses to the Bulls. Even with Trae Young (knee) back, Johnson continues to stuff the stat sheet and be one of the best players in fantasy basketball. In the three games Trae has played since returning, Johnson is averaging 34.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game. That may not hold, but he clearly won’t see his value tank with Young back.
ATL • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
With Dyson Daniels (hip) sidelined, NAW returned to the starting unit. Since Trae Young (knee) returned to the lineup last week, NAW has started two of Atlanta’s four games and has scored at least 20 points in three of those. He’s at his best as a starter, and he’ll continue to get starting opportunities as the season progresses. However, he’ll still be worthy of a roster spot in standard leagues even as a reserve.
CHA • Center • #14
about 1 month ago
Diabaté was perfect from the floor and recorded a double-double by the conclusion first half of this one, finishing with a season-high 18 rebounds in an impressive fantasy effort. The Hornets outscored the Wizards 64-44 in the second half to pull away for a relatively easy win after struggling to get things going in the early stages of the contest. The 23-year-old big man, who drew his second straight start in place of an injured Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) isn’t much of a scoring threat but he’s averaging 10.3 rebounds over his last four games. He makes sense as a temporary streaming option in deeper fantasy formats.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
The story hasn’t changed with Ball, who remains one of the fantasy landscape’s most dynamic offensive catalysts when healthy. Availability continues to be the lingering question, but he’s delivered steady production when on the floor, averaging 19.6 points and 8.7 assists through 20 games for roughly sixth-round fantasy value. Encouragingly, he’s appeared in four straight contests without issue after missing three games earlier this month with a bone bruise in his left ankle.
ATL • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
The Hawks will be without Dyson Daniels for Tuesday’s game due to right hip inflammation. Alexander-Walker, who should already be rostered in 12-team formats, moves into the starting lineup. Atlanta’s other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Center • #14
about 1 month ago
With both Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) and Mason Plumlee (groin) out, Diabaté will get the starting nod. Tidjane Salaun will likely fill the backup center minutes off the bench in smaller lineups, but Diabaté should play significant minutes as the only true center option.
Source: James Plowright
CHA • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Kalkbrenner will miss a second straight game. Mason Plumlee started in his place on Monday, but he is sidelined for this game with a groin injury. Moussa Diabaté should start and fill most of the minutes at center.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Mason Plumlee (groin) is out, so if Kalkbrenner is unable to go, Moussa Diabaté should earn a spot start, making him worthy of streaming on Tuesday’s busy slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Sexton will return following a seven-game absence, and it’s likely he’ll face a minutes restriction after such a lengthy layoff. KJ Simpson and Tre Mann will likely see their roles reduced with Sexton back in action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Gueye will sit this one out, but his availability won’t have much of an impact in the realm of fantasy hoops, even with Kristaps Porzingis (illness) sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
After shooting 2-of-9 from the field in the first half, Bridges made 80 percent of his attempts after halftime to boost the final point total. A combination of a low field-goal percentage and limited defensive production has negatively impacted Bridges’ fantasy value, but he remains a top-100 player in eight- and nine-cat formats.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller has been a 20-point scorer in three of his last four appearances, and his category league value has improved over the last two weeks despite poor shooting. Even with Monday’s 8-of-13 effort, Miller is shooting 41.6 percent from the field during this stretch. However, the overall production has been good enough to make him a third-round player in eight-cat formats. That bodes well for Miller’s rest-of-season value, provided he avoids an extended absence due to injury.
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
While most of his fantasy value was limited to points and three-pointers, Knueppel has scored at least 19 points in each of his last five games. And Monday’s meager assist tally was a departure from the norm for the rookie, especially over the past two weeks. During this stretch, Knueppel has averaged 5.4 helpers per game, which is one reason he has been a top-10 player in eight-cat formats.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball enjoyed one of his more efficient offensive performances of the season, shooting 50 percent from the field while committing three turnovers. The Hornets guard finished one assist shy of a double-double, which would have been his seventh of the season. As long as he can remain healthy, Ball can be a valuable option for managers competing in eight-cat leagues or punting turnovers.
CHA • Center • #22
about 1 month ago
Plumlee was limited to ten minutes before exiting with a sore right groin. With Ryan Kalkbrenner already out, the Hornets now turn to Moussa Diabaté at the center position. And when he needs a rest, the Hornets will have to go small, with either Tidjane Salaün or Miles Bridges playing center in a smaller lineup.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Center • #22
about 1 month ago
The Hornets are without Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) for Monday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. However, it’s Plumlee who receives the starting nod rather than Moussa Diabaté. Getting to start raises Plumlee’s ceiling, but he remains a risky play regardless of league size/format.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
ATL • Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Gueye has a sprained right shoulder, but there’s a chance that he plays anyway. However, even with Kristaps Porziņǵis (illness) unavailable, he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • G • #5
about 1 month ago
Daniels is dealing with right hip inflammation, so he won’t play in Tuesday’s rematch with the Bulls. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who started when Trae Young was out, is the player most likely to replace Daniels in the lineup. He was already worth rostering in 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #
about 1 month ago
With Kalkbrenner sidelined due to a sprained elbow, Moussa Diabaté should be in line for a spot start, with Mason Plumlee absorbing backup center minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
As expected, Sexton will miss a seventh straight contest, which should mean more minutes for Tre Mann and KJ Simpson. LaMelo Ball (wrist) is available, so he should handle a hefty workload, as usual.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Point Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Young showed few signs of rust in just his second game back since October 29 due to a knee injury, heating up down the home stretch of a high-scoring slugfest. He buried a clutch three-pointer with 23 seconds remaining to pull it back to a one-possession game, then had a chance to force overtime on the final shot of regulation, but his fallaway 16-footer came up short. It’s possible Atlanta will keep a governor on his workload for the next few games but he remains an elite scoring threat even in that scenario. The Hawks are back in action on Tuesday with a rematch against the Bulls before facing the Heat and Knicks to close out a three-game week.
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Johnson buried a three-pointer in the final seconds to pull Atlanta within one point but they were unable to complete the comeback as Trae Young’s potential game-tying jumper rimmed out as time expired. The 24-year-old offensive catalyst has been one of the most impactful all-around fantasy contributors this season, delivering 23.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.4 blocks through 27 games. His ascension to elite fantasy status doesn’t appear to be a mirage.
ATL • F-C • #17
about 1 month ago
Okongwu knocked down 7-of-9 first-half shot attempts to finish with a game-high 17 points as both teams shot over 55 percent from the floor and combined for a whopping 156 points. He was relatively quiet during the final two quarters as Jalen Johnson and Trae Young spearheaded Atlanta’s comeback effort that fell just short on the game’s final possession. The 25-year-old big man has experienced a significant uptick in minutes recently with Kristaps Porziņģis sidelined due to illness.
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Based on the doubtful tag, Sexton is likely to miss a seventh straight game as he recovers from a strained left quad. Tre Mann and KJ Simpson can absorb the minutes that go to Sexton when he’s healthy. And one of them would be in the starting lineup if LaMelo Ball (wrist) can’t play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Kalkbrenner is dealing with a sprained left elbow. The 7-foot-1 center is right-handed, however, so that may factor into whether he can play on Monday. Moussa Diabaté is the likely replacement in the starting lineup if Kalkbrenner cannot play, with Mason Plumlee picking up rotation minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball is dealing with a sore right wrist, but the probable tag suggests that he will ultimately be cleared to play. If so, he’ll look to redeem himself after a poor showing in Saturday’s loss ot the Pistons. If Ball can’t play, Tre Mann and KJ Simpson will absorb the available minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball struggled and was vastly outplayed by Cade Cunningham in the 112-86 loss to the Pistons. The 24-year-old point guard had just eight points on 14 attempts and had four turnovers. Ball was -27 in 23 minutes. The Hornets have three games in Week 10, starting with a matchup with the Cavaliers on Monday.
ATL • Point Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Young did not play in Friday’s loss to the Spurs, which was Atlanta’s second game in as many nights. His return means that Nickeil Alexander-Walker will head back to the bench, but NAW should still be rostered in 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
After missing almost a month, Connaughton will be available to suit up off the bench for Charlotte. The veteran wing has played a minimal role this season. Tidjane Salaun and Josh Green may lose a couple minutes with Connaughton back, but that isn’t guaranteed and won’t impact fantasy basketball regardless.
Source: Rod Boone
CHA • Point Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
After missing seven games with a right knee bone bruise, Mann will be back in the lineup. With Collin Sexton (quad) out, Mann will split the backup point guard minutes with KJ Simpson, which won’t yield much box score production for either guard with LaMelo Ball healthy.
Source: Rod Boone
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
This will be a sixth consecutive absence for Sexton, which doesn’t come as a surprise after his initial doubtful tag. KJ Simpson and Tre Mann, who is returning from a seven-game absence, will occupy the backup point guard minutes.
Source: Rod Boone
ATL • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
With Trae Young (knee) sidelined for the second night of Atlanta’s back-to-back, NAW slid back into the starting lineup. He was productive as a reserve on Thursday, finishing with 28 points off the bench. He kept hat going as a starter. Even with Young back, NAW will continue to provide standard-league value. He’ll continue to play plenty of minutes, even if he is coming off the bench.
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
24 hours after setting a new career high with 43 points, Johnson wasn’t able to keep his hot streak going. This was his ninth straight game with a double-double, but he had his fewest assists in a game since Nov. 7, and he set a new season high for turnovers. This was a subpar performance for Johnson when compared to what he’s done recently, and he’ll look to get back on track against the Bulls on Sunday.
CHA • Point Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Mann has missed Charlotte’s last seven games with a bone bruise in his right knee. If he’s available on Saturday, KJ Simpson’s minutes are likely to decrease. Already boasting limited streaming value, Simpson would not merit consideration if Mann plays.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Sexton is expected to miss a sixth straight game, which means that KJ Simpson will serve as the backup point guard. With LaMelo Ball back, that only yield him 13 minutes, so he won’t be worth rostering in any format.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Connaughton has not appeared in a game since November 22, but this is the first time the Hornets have not immediately ruled him out. If he can play, the veteran wing is unlikely to get the minutes needed to provide consistent fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Point Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
No surprise here after Young returned from a knee injury and played 20 minutes against the Hornets on Thursday. The Hawks will give the 27-year-old point guard the night off for right knee injury management reasons rather than put him back on the floor for the second game of a back-to-back. Young’s next chance to play will come Sunday against the Bulls. Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson will have more playmaking responsibilities in his absence Friday.
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Johnson’s 43 points were a career-high. Just as impressive as the 43 points alone is that Johnson also had 11 rebounds and nine assists, falling just shy of a triple-double. The 24-year-old small forward is turning into a superstar. His usage wasn’t impacted by Trae Young’s return as Young played only 20 minutes.
ATL • Point Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Young was understandably a little rusty in his first game action since October 29. The 27-year-old point guard’s shooting was just a little off as he went 3-of-8 from the field including 0-of-5 from behind the three-point line. Young’s playmaking ability was still apparent as he dished out 10 assists. He played 20 minutes, though that will increase in future games. The Hawks play the Spurs on Friday and the Bulls on Sunday, giving Young multiple chances to see his minutes increase this week.
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Knueppel continue to lead the Hornets with his consistent scoring. The 20-year-old shooting guard had at least 28 points for the third consecutive game. Knueppel was a game-high +18 in 35 minutes in the seven-point victory for the Hornets. Charlotte will close out the week with a matchup with the Pistons on Saturday.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller was excellent in the win over the Hawks Thursday. The 23-year-old small forward had a full stat line as he recorded three steals and one block in addition to pouring in 26 points, grabbing five rebounds and dishing out seven assists. The Hornets got elite production from their big three of Miller, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel. Miller in particular had a big night as his 9-of-15 game had his shooting percentage nearly double what he’s provided lately.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball returned to the court after missing the last three games with a bone bruise in his left ankle. The 24-year-old point guard ended up having a great game with most of his damage coming in the first half. Ball started the game strong with 21 points, eight assists and seven three-pointers in the first half. He played 29 minutes as he wasn’t on a minutes limit Thursday. Ball and the Hornets will have Friday off before Saturday’s game against the Pistons.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
After missing Charlotte’s last three games with a bone bruise in his left ankle, Ball is officially available to play. His minutes will be restricted, so KJ Simpson won’t fall out of the rotation entirely. That said, there isn’t much to gain from holding onto Simpson if you’ve been streaming him. Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Ryan Kalkbrenner complete the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Point Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Youn will be back on the court for the first time since October 29, and he’ll surely face a minutes restriction after such a long layoff. Young’s return may cut into the production of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, but NAW is a hold until Young ramps back up. Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson could see their touches and usage drop as well.
Source: Shams Charania
ATL • Point Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Recalled from the Hawks’ G League affiliate on Wednesday morning, Young’s status for Thursday night has been upgraded. His availability affects multiple players, starting with Nickeil Alexander-Walker. While there will come a point when he returns to a reserve role, NAW will play enough to merit being rostered in standard leagues. Also, Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels will likely see their respective usage rates decrease once Young is a full go.
Source: Marc Stein
ATL • Point Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Young was assigned to the G League for a practice on Tuesday and has now been recalled to Atlanta, with the team set to practice on Wednesday. If Young’s knee responds well to a practice with the team, he could certainly make a return this weekend. They have a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday, so he’d likely only play in one of those games if he’s made available by then. If not, they host the Bulls on Sunday. Young may have his minutes limited in his first game back, but he has never come off the bench in his career, so Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely return to a reserve role when the time comes. However, NAW saw plenty of usage early on before Young’s injury, so having Trae back in the lineup shouldn’t decimate his value. However, NAW, Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson will all take a slight usage hit when last season’s assists leader returns.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • Point Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Young has been sidelined since October, and the expectation is that he will return this month. This move lines up with that and could indicate that Young is getting close to returning. Depending on how he responds to practicing with Atlanta’s G League affiliate, he could be back with the Hawks this weekend. They play on Thursday, Friday and Sunday this week, and there isn’t a clear target date at this point, but there is certainly a chance. When he returns, Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely return to a reserve role when Young returns.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • G • #27
about 1 month ago
While Krejčí’s production has not been consistent enough to make him a factor in fantasy basketball, he’s had his moments. The 19 points scored on Sunday were the most in a game for Krejčí since November 22, when he dropped 21 on the Pelicans. Rostered in five percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has been close to a top-100 player over the past two weeks. However, with Trae Young (knee) returning to practice next week and the Hawks being off until Thursday, there’s no need to add Krejčí following his showing against the 76ers.
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
With his most recent triple-double, Johnson made history on Sunday. He’s now up to eight in his career, passing Mookie Blaylock (seven) for the most in franchise history. Also, Johnson’s streak of four straight triple-doubles ties him with Denver’s Nikola Jokić for the longest current run in the NBA. While there is some fear that Trae Young’s eventual return from a knee injury may lower Johnson’s ceiling, fantasy managers should not panic. The Hawks play three games in Week 9, starting with Charlotte on Thursday.
Source: Atlanta Hawks
ATL • G • #5
about 1 month ago
For the first time this season, Daniels has recorded a double-double in consecutive games. And in what was his most productive night of the season, the defensive ace notched a season-high point total while shooting well over 50 percent from the field. The question for Daniels is his ability to produce consistent offense when Trae Young (knee) is available, as the point guard is expected to resume practicing sometime next week. He’ll need to if he’s to get closer to his Yahoo! ADP of 38.
ATL • F-C • #17
about 1 month ago
While Okongwu finished Sunday’s victory with his sixth double-double of the season and first since November 30, his field-goal percentage left something to be desired. The Hawks’ center shot 1-of-7 inside the arc while making 50 percent of his three-point attempts. That said, the overall stat line more than compensates for the poor shooting. With Kristaps Porziņģis (illness) out for at least two weeks, now is the time for fantasy managers to go all-in on Okongwu. Atlanta plays three games in the final four days of Week 9, starting on Thursday.
ATL • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game with a sprained right ankle, Alexander-Walker’s status has been upgraded. He’ll continue to serve as the starting point guard, as Trae Young is not ready to return from the knee injury that he suffered in late October. Alexander-Walker should be rostered in 12-team leagues.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
about 1 month ago
Porziņģis has missed seven of Atlanta’s last eight games, with most of the absences occurring due to illness. While it’s unknown if this current situation is connected to the illness that short-circuited the end of his 2024-25 season with the Celtics, this is concerning enough that the Hawks have decided to shut Porziņģis down for at least two more weeks. Fantasy managers should continue to stash him in an IL+ slot, and Onyeka Okongwu will remain Atlanta’s starting center. He’s already rostered in most leagues regardless of format.
Source: Shams Charania
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
about 2 months ago
Porziņģis will miss a third straight game, the last two due to illness. Onyeka Okongwu, who’s already rostered in most fantasy leagues, will continue to serve as the starting center.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
ATL • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
Alexander-Walker, who has been starting since late October due to Trae Young’s knee injury, is dealing with a right lateral ankle sprain. If he’s unable to play on Sunday, the Hawks will likely turn to Keaton Wallace to fill the void. However, Wallace would not be the only player whose usage would increase, as Jalen Johnson would have the ball in his hands even more than he already does.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
ATL • Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Johnson’s triple-double streak stayed alive on Friday as the versatile forward was able to extend the streak to three games, despite being on the wrong end of a blowout loss. He still logged 34 minutes, which he utilized to finish as the Hawks’ leading rebounder and playmaker on the night. The triple-double also marked his fourth in the past six games. Johnson is enjoying a career-best season in terms of his averages per game across the three major categories, and has been one of the best forwards in fantasy basketball leagues up to this point in the season.