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CHI • Guard • #0
2 months ago
White is due to be re-evaluated early this week after his return timeline was pushed back a few weeks just before the start of the regular season. Tre Jones will remain in the starting lineup for as long as White is unavailable, and Josh Giddey’s role has expanded to begin the regular season. While the latter is already rostered in most leagues, the former is worth considering in some standard leagues.
ATL • Guard • #2
2 months ago
Wallace could be ready to return to the Hawks lineup following a one-game absence, and his next chance to take the court will be Tuesday against Orlando. His return could mean fewer minutes for Luke Kennard, who had a serviceable performance on Sunday against Cleveland.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
CHI • Forward • #14
2 months ago
Buzelis has hit double figures in five of Chicago’s six games, averaging 15.7 points on 49.8 percent shooting from the field. The second-year forward is ranked just outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats, as he’s provided limited production in assists, steals and blocked shots. Improving those categories will be critical for Buzelis as the season progresses, especially once Coby White is cleared to return from injury. The Bulls open their three-game Week 3 on Tuesday against the 76ers.
CHI • Center • #9
2 months ago
Vučević recorded his third double-double in four games and fourth of the season on Sunday while shooting 60 percent from the field. As was the case last season, he continues to surprise fantasy managers who may consider the veteran center’s ceiling to be just inside the top-50. Vučević is providing top-20 value in eight- and nine-cat formats and has shown no signs of slowing down. While Coby White’s eventual return will put another capable scorer in the rotation, Vooch’s fantasy value should be fine.
CHI • Guard • #3
2 months ago
Giddey is up to 19 triple-doubles in his career, and he seems to like Madison Square Garden. “The World’s Most Famous Arena” has been the site of four of Giddey’s 19 triple-doubles. More critical to fantasy managers is that he’s taken advantage of Coby White being out due to injury, providing third-round value in eight-cat formats. Unfortunately for Giddey managers, the Bulls only play three games during Week 3, starting with the 76ers on Tuesday.
ATL • G • #5
2 months ago
Like Jalen Johnson, Daniels’ fantasy value has improved since the Hawks lost Trae Young to a sprained right MCL. In the two games the Hawks’ point guard has missed, Daniels has totaled 36 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists, seven steals and one blocked shot while shooting 16-of-25 from the field. Of course, no team wants to lose its best player. However, Young’s absence may be the catalyst that Daniels needed after getting off to a slow start this season.
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
2 months ago
Porziņģis had a relatively quiet night scoring-wise, but he grabbed double-digit rebounds for the first time this season. And with Trae Young (knee) out, KP will likely have to do more as a rebounder and defender to keep his fantasy value up. In the two games Young has missed, Porziņģis has scored 15 points in both, three less than his season average (18.2). He still provides 6th-round value, but the ceiling lowered when the Hawks lost their starting point guard. Atlanta plays three games during Week 3, starting with the Magic on Tuesday.
ATL • Forward • #1
2 months ago
In the two games the Hawks have played without Trae Young (knee), Johnson has recorded at least 22 points, 13 rebounds and five assists in each. Excellent last season before suffering a season-ending injury in late January, he’s picked up where he left off, providing third-round value in eight-cat formats. Young will be out for at least four weeks, and the timeline for a sprained MCL can be closer to 6-to-8 weeks. Johnson may not be the point guard, but he’ll have the ball in his hands more, raising his already-high fantasy ceiling.
CHI • Guard • #11
2 months ago
Dosunmu will miss Sunday’s game with a left quad contusion. That’s bad news for the undefeated Bulls, as he torched the Knicks for 22 points and nine assists in Friday’s win in Chicago. Julian Phillips is active for Sunday’s rematch, but he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. Patrick Williams isn’t a “safe” streaming choice, but his role should expand with Dosunmu unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Guard • #2
2 months ago
Wallace, who was initially questionable for Sunday’s game, will not be available. That leaves the Hawks light on options at point guard, with starter Trae Young (knee) out for at least four weeks. Luke Kennard should see more time off the bench, with starters Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels spending even more time on the ball as playmakers.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • Guard • #2
2 months ago
Wallace played 17 minutes off the bench against the Pacers on Friday with Trae Young (knee) sidelined. Young is set to miss at least a month, so Wallace’s role will be secure when he’s available. If he misses this game, Luke Kennard should see an uptick in minutes off the bench, with Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker also seeing a boost in playmaking opportunities.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
ATL • Guard • #11
2 months ago
Young injured his right knee during Wednesday’s win over the Nets, as a teammate fell into the side of his right leg after being pushed by a Nets player. While he did avoid an ACL injury or any significant structural damage, Young did suffer a sprained MCL and will miss at least four weeks. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has replaced him in the starting lineup and should be rostered wherever he’s available. Luke Kennard may get more opportunities to contribute off the bench, but he’s only worth targeting where there’s a need for points and three-pointers.
Source: Shams Charania
ATL • Guard • #11
2 months ago
Young will miss a second straight game since injuring his right knee during Wednesday’s win over the Nets. The Hawks still have not provided an update on the severity of the injury or how much time Young will miss, but he won’t be available on Sunday. The game against the Cavaliers is the last of the Hawks’ current road trip, so the team may be waiting until they return to Atlanta to provide an official timeline. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will replace Young in the starting lineup and is worth adding in standard leagues.
Source: Brad Rowland
CHI • Center • #9
2 months ago
Josh Giddey wasn’t the only Bull the Knicks struggled to corral on Friday, as Chicago scored a season-high 132 points and shot 53.6 percent from the field. Vučević was one of three Bulls to score at least 22 points in the nine-point victory, which Chicago led by 22 at the half. The 26 points are the most he’s scored in a game since the season opener, when Vooch dropped 28 on Detroit. As surprising as Vučević was in fantasy basketball last season, he’ll go into Chicago’s final game of Week 2 (Sunday at New York) providing top-20 value in nine-cat formats.
CHI • Guard • #11
2 months ago
While it may be challenging to justify rostering Dosunmu in 10-team leagues once Coby White returns from injury, he’s definitely worth having in 14-team and even some 12-team leagues. Ayo had a stellar performance on Friday, surpassing the 20-point mark for the second time in three games and dishing out a season-high nine assists. However, it’s important to note that Dosunmu entered Friday with seven total assists, so that part of the stat line was likely an outlier. He’s rostered in 21 percent of Yahoo! leagues and would be worth a roll of the dice in deep leagues ahead of Sunday’s rematch with the Knicks in New York.
CHI • Guard • #3
2 months ago
With Philadelphia losing to the Celtics on Friday, the Bulls are the lone remaining undefeated team in the Eastern Conference. Giddey had a lot to do with Chicago’s move to 5-0. After four solid performances, he was spectacular against the Knicks, who could not find an answer for the guard defensively. Giddey shot 4-of-8 from three and 57.1 percent from the field overall, and he finished one assist shy of a triple-double without committing a turnover. He’s providing top-75 value in nine-cat formats, below his Yahoo! ADP of 28. More nights like Friday will help close that gap.
Source: NBA
ATL • G • #5
2 months ago
Daniels has gotten off to a rough start, shooting 31.6 percent from the field in his first five games. Friday’s performance was much-needed, as he shot over 50 percent from the field and provided excellent value in rebounds, assists, and steals. With Trae Young (knee) out for a yet-to-be determined amount of time, Daniels will spend more time on the basketball. That may be what that gets him going, as evidenced by his play against the Pacers.
ATL • Forward • #1
2 months ago
After being limited to 36 games last season, Johnson has played well to begin the 2025-26 campaign. He’s scored 21 points or more in four of his five appearances and recorded his first double-double on Friday. Johnson finished two assists shy of a triple-double, which may become a more achievable milestone for him with Trae Young (knee) unavailable. The good news for fantasy managers is that Johnson and the Hawks have one more game during Week 2, Sunday against the Cavaliers.
ATL • Guard • #9
2 months ago
The Hawks are without Trae Young (knee) for the foreseeable future, and Alexander-Walker replaced him in the starting lineup on Friday. NAW played well against the Pacers, shooting over 50 percent from the field and finishing a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. With Young unavailable, Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson had the ball in their hands more as playmakers, meaning that Alexander-Walker missed out on a potential boost to his assists. However, the performance was good enough to justify rostering him for as long as Young is out.
ATL • Guard • #9
2 months ago
Trae Young will not play on Friday after spraining his right knee in Wednesday’s win over the Nets. He’ll be replaced in the starting lineup by Alexander-Walker, who combines with Daniels to form what could be an elite defensive backcourt. NAW should be rostered until the Hawks provide further clarity on Young’s injury and how much time he’s expected to miss.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • Guard • #11
2 months ago
Young was due to undergo an MRI on Thursday after spraining his right knee during Wednesday’s win over the Nets, but those results have not been made public. At a minimum, he will miss Friday’s game against the Pacers, likely resulting in Nickeil Alexander-Walker moving into the starting lineup. NAW is worth adding not only for Friday, but to account for Young potentially missing multiple games. Luke Kennard and Keaton Wallace may also take on expanded roles against Indiana.
Source: Atlanta Hawks
ATL • F-C • #17
2 months ago
Despite moving to the bench to make room in the starting lineup for Kristaps Porziņģis (14/6/7/2/1 with two three-pointers), Okongwu’s production has increased. Through five games, he’s averaging 15.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.6 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers, exceeding his 2024-25 averages in points, rebounds and three-pointers. Okongwu has been a top-50 player thus far, which is an excellent development for those who have him rostered.
ATL • Guard • #10
2 months ago
After scoring no more than seven points in any of his first four appearances as a Hawk, Kennard needed a night like Wednesday. His four three-pointers were one more than his total entering Wednesday, and he recorded a complete stat line. Depending on the status of Trae Young, who injured his knee during the second quarter of Wednesday’s victory, Kennard’s role may expand, even if he continues to come off the bench.
ATL • Forward • #1
2 months ago
Johnson has looked sharp since returning from the ankle injury that sidelined him for one game. In matchups with the Bulls and Nets, he tallied 48 points on 21-of-34 shooting. Johnson has also been effective as a rebounder and assist man, and there may be more opportunities to facilitate moving forward due to Trae Young’s knee injury. Johnson had a Yahoo! ADP of 25, and while he hasn’t produced at that level so far, he isn’t far off.
CHI • Guard • #3
2 months ago
Giddey has now scored at least 18 points in all four games this season, had at least eight rebounds in three games this season and had at least 11 assists in two games this season. The 23-year-old point guard has had a double-double three times in four games this year including Wednesday against the Kings. Giddey had five turnovers, but otherwise his production has been outstanding.
ATL • Guard • #11
2 months ago
Hawks head coach Quin Snyder said after Wednesday’s win over the Nets that Young doesn’t have an issue with the ACL in his right knee, but an MRI will determine the severity of his injury. Young was injured during the second quarter when a teammate fell into the outside of his right leg. While he tried to remain in the game, Young eventually headed to the locker room and did not return. Nickeil Alexander-Walker started the third quarter and will likely move into the starting five if Young misses time. In this scenario, he and Luke Kennard are worth a look in deeper leagues.
ATL • Guard • #9
2 months ago
Alexander-Walker’s role within the Hawks’ rotation took on added importance during Wednesday’s game, as Trae Young (knee) exited during the second quarter and did not return. NAW was impactful on both ends of the floor in Brooklyn, and he’s ranked just outside the top-50 in nine-cat formats through five games. Young will undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the severity of his injury, and he could be in for an extended absence. Alexander-Walker, who’s rostered in 22 percent of Yahoo! leagues, should be added to fantasy rosters immediately.
CHI • Forward • #14
2 months ago
Buzelis was just 7-of-19 from the field over his last two games, but bounced back with a 27-point outing against the Kings on Wednesday. The 21-year-old small forward had his best three-point shooting game of the year so far with four made three-pointers. Buzelis’ scoring acumen seems to have carried over from the second half of last season to this season.
ATL • Guard • #11
2 months ago
Young exited Wednesday’s game during the second quarter when teammate Mouhamed Gueye fell into the point guard’s leg after being pushed by a Nets player who was attempting to cut during an inbounds play. While Young remained in the game, he would exit shortly thereafter and head to the locker room immediately. The Hawks’ initial diagnosis is a sprained right knee, but fantasy managers must watch for any imaging updates later in the week. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will be worth adding if Young misses time, and Keaton Wallace will enter the rotation.
Source: Atlanta Hawks
ATL • Forward • #1
2 months ago
Johnson and Risacher were initially probable for Monday’s game, so the status upgrades were expected. They will occupy their usual places in the Hawks’ starting lineup. While Johnson should be rostered in all leagues, Risacher is worth considering in deep leagues but is not a must-roster player.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • F • #10
3 months ago
Risacher returned to the Hawks’ lineup on Monday after missing two games with a sprained right ankle. Due to his return, Nickeil Alexander-Walker was bumped to the bench, but he still provided superior value to Risacher. Alexander-Walker is the superior fantasy option despite being used in a reserve role.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • Forward • #1
3 months ago
After missing a game with a sprained right ankle, Johnson returned to the Hawks’ lineup on Monday and scored 25 points in a loss to the Bulls. The probable tag suggests he’ll be cleared to play on Wednesday, taking on his usual role within the starting lineup. Given the matchup, fantasy managers will hope Johnson is available to play against the rebuilding Nets.
Source: Brad Rowland
CHI • Guard • #11
3 months ago
Coming off the bench, Dosunmu was able to provide a scoring punch for the Bulls, especially in the fourth quarter, where he scored 10 of his 21 points. Dosunmu has been solid off the bench this season, averaging 16.7 points and 3.0 three-pointers in 26.7 minutes per game. He has shot the ball well, which has led to strong production in category leagues despite zero defensive stats to this point. As a reserve, it’s difficult to roster him in standard leagues, especially with Coby White’s return coming soon.
CHI • Center • #9
3 months ago
Vucevic fell one assist shy of recording a triple-double, which would’ve made this an even more impressive performance. He had a total of three assists through the first two games and tripled that total in this game alone. He also set a new season-high for rebounds. The Bulls moved to 3-0 with the win, and Vucevic will look to help them move to 4-0 on Wednesday with his former teammate Zach LaVine coming to town.
CHI • Guard • #3
3 months ago
Giddey entered this game listed as questionable, but he was able to play through the finger injury on his right hand and have a big night. He recorded his first points-rebounds double-double of the season and is now averaging 19.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. His production in those three categories late last season led to him being drafted in the third-round in Yahoo! leagues. Next up on the schedule is a home matchup with the Kings on Wednesday.
ATL • Guard • #11
3 months ago
After recording his first double-double of the season in Atlanta’s last game, Young was finally able to have the type of performance that made fantasy managers want to draft him early. The expected inefficient shooting was there, and he only made one of his 10 attempts from beyond the arc. However, he only turned it over only once. His 17 dimes were the most that he has had in a game while turning it over one or fewer times. They’ll head to Brooklyn on Wednesday, which will be a good opportunity for Young to build on this performance.
ATL • Forward • #1
3 months ago
Johnson missed Atlanta’s previous game with an ankle injury and was questionable entering this one. However, it didn’t seem to be giving him any trouble as he had his highest-scoring performance of the season. Johnson was drafted in the third-round of Yahoo! leagues, and this type of performance is what managers were expecting. Next up on the schedule is a trip to Brooklyn, which should be a favorable matchup for Johnson to stay hot.
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
3 months ago
The Bulls didn’t have any answers for Porzingis in this game. He had his highest-scoring performance as a Hawk, but he wasn’t alone in dominating at the center spot. Onyeka Okongwu finished with 18 points (8-of-11 FGs), 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers as well. Porzingis had missed their last two games with an illness, but he seemed healthy in this one. Though they didn’t get the win, Porzingis has been able to get great looks playing alongside Trae Young, which should lead to more performances like this one.
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
3 months ago
The Hawks will be back to their typical starting lineup, which they haven’t been able to use since opening night due to various frontcourt injuries. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Onyeka Okongwu and Mouhamed Gueye will all return to bench roles.
Source: Brad Rowland
CHI • Guard • #3
3 months ago
Giddey won’t end up missing any time due to the finger injury that caused his name to show up on the injury report. Instead, he’ll take the floor and look to help the Bulls stay undefeated and build off a strong individual start to the season that most recently included a 21/8/3 stat line against the Magic.
Source: K.C. Johnson
ATL • F • #10
3 months ago
Risacher will be back after a two-game absence. Nickeil Alexander-Walker played well as a starter in place of Risacher, but he will return to a reserve role with the 2024 No. 1 overall pick healthy.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
3 months ago
Porzingis will return to the Hawks’ lineup after missing the two previous games due to flu-like symptoms. The veteran center has logged just one game thus far as an Atlanta Hawk, a 20-point, 7-rebound performance in the season-opening loss to the Raptors. He will presumably reclaim his spot in the starting lineup, sending Onyeka Okongwu back to a reserve role.
Source: Atlanta Hawks
ATL • Forward • #1
3 months ago
After a one-game absence, Johnson will be back in the lineup to take on Chicago. Mouhamed Gueye replaced Johnson in the starting lineup on Saturday and was able to have a productive night, though he will return to the bench against the Bulls with Johnson back.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • F • #10
3 months ago
After spraining his right ankle during Atlanta’s season opener on Wednesday, Risacher has missed the last two games. While participating in shootaround does not guarantee he’ll play against the Bulls on Monday, it is a step in the right direction. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has started the last two games in Risacher’s absence.
Source: Lauren L. Williams
CHI • Guard • #3
3 months ago
Giddey has a sprained right ring finger, hence his inclusion on the Bulls’ injury report. As a right-handed shooter, the injury has the potential to be problematic. If Giddey cannot play on Monday, Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter will have added importance. Dosunmu offers a higher streaming ceiling, especially if he’s allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Forward-Center • #7
3 months ago
Nikola Vucevic (15 points) was solid, but Smith was more effective on offense in this game while playing just 17 minutes. Smith played 14 minutes in the season opener and missed all seven of his shot attempts. He’ll continue to operate as the primary reserve center behind Vucevic, but it is unlikely that he replicates this level of production often in the future.
CHI • Forward • #44
3 months ago
With Matas Buzelis in foul trouble, Williams ended up taking on a larger role off the bench. He took advantage of the opportunity after only scoring four points in 17 minutes in the season opener. It was good to see the former top-five pick have a strong night, and he could certainly have earned more minutes moving forward. However, he likely won’t continue to see the 29 minutes that he saw in this game unless Buzelis ends up in foul trouble again.
CHI • Guard • #30
3 months ago
Matched up with his brother Tyus, Tre was able to win this matchup. His brother was held scoreless in 14 minutes, while Jones was able to turn in a strong stat line. Jones has been a starter to open the year with Coby White (calf) sidelined, and he has taken advantage of the opportunity. Jones is currently rostered in just 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues but should be considered a must-roster player until White is available.
CHI • Forward-Center • #12
3 months ago
Collins suffered a non-displaced scaphoid fracture in his left wrist during the preseason. He’ll miss at least four weeks with the injury, leaving Jalen Smith to serve as Nikola Vučević’s primary backup. Unless the Bulls were to lose Vooch to injury, there’s no need to consider rostering Smith.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #3
3 months ago
Giddey was almost a triple-double threat with his 19/5/11 line in the win against the Pistons on Wednesday. The 23-year-old guard had a pretty good game in his first regular season action since signing an extension last month. Giddey had six turnovers, but his production in the other categories is hard to quibble with.
CHI • Forward • #14
3 months ago
Buzelis followed up an impressive preseason showing with a 21-point effort in the season opening win over the Pistons at home. The 21-year-old small forward played 34 minutes and was -10 in the four-point victory. Buzelis had three turnovers, missed all three of his three-point attempts and only had one assist. While his scoring and three blocks were positives, there’s certainly areas Buzelis can look to improve on after Wednesday’s outing.
CHI • Center • #9
3 months ago
Vučević turns 35 later this week, but you wouldn’t know it by watching Wednesday’s game against the Pistons. The big man had at least 20 points in three of four matchups with the Pistons last year, which included a 29-point effort last November. Vučević had another big night against the Pistons and looks poised for another big season despite his age.
CHI • Forward • #44
3 months ago
Having recently dealt with a groin injury, Williams was not a lock to be available Wednesday night. However, he’s absent from the injury report, so the wing will be in the rotation. Williams should get most of his minutes backing up Matas Buzelis, putting him in a difficult spot regarding fantasy relevance. Williams is a watch-list candidate in deep leagues early in the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #11
3 months ago
Dosunmu and Okoro were dealing with nagging injuries toward the end of the preseason, but both have been given a clean bill of health for Wednesday’s opener. While the former offers a higher fantasy ceiling, the latter may be part of the starting lineup due to his defensive ability. If Okoro starts, expect to see him spend most of his time guarding Cade Cunningham.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Forward • #44
3 months ago
It’s unclear if these injuries will actually keep either player from being available for the regular season opener on Wednesday against Detroit. Neither is expected to start, but their potential absences could open up minutes for Kevin Huerter, Dalen Terry and rookie Noa Essengue.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Guard • #0
3 months ago
Saturday’s update hinted at White being available for the season opener, but Monday’s update confirms that White will miss that contest and at least several more. Until White is ready to return, Tre Jones should see the biggest fantasy boost, with Kevin Huerter potentially soaking up some additional minutes. Jones is the preferred add.
Source: Chicago Bulls