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CLE • • #
2 months ago
Nance was not available for Saturday’s win over the Bulls, which was Cleveland’s second game in as many nights. Dean Wade absorbed most of the minutes that would have gone to Nance, with Tyrese Proctor sneaking into the back end of the rotation. That will likely remain the case if Nance cannot play on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #45
2 months ago
Mitchell stepped out of the metaphorical phone booth in the closing moments, scoring eight straight points in 65 seconds — including a go-ahead bucket with 34 seconds left — to help Cleveland erase a six-point deficit in the final two minutes. The 29-year-old scoring machine has been a top-10 fantasy player early in the season, averaging 30 points, three rebounds, five assists, and two steals through nine games. The Cavaliers have won four straight and will look to keep rolling when they open a two-game set in Miami on Monday evening.
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
2 months ago
Hunter stepped up to shoulder more of the scoring and play-making workload in this one with Darius Garland, who made his season debut earlier this week following offseason toe surgery, held out on the tail-end of a back-to-back. Jaylon Tyson got the start in place of Garland, which figures to happen again early next week against the Heat. He finished with 17 points and seven rebounds in 30 minutes. Hunter delivered several highlight-reel worthy plays, including four three-pointers and a massive dunk after dropping Josh Giddey with a phenomenal crossover in the second quarter.
CLE • Center • #4
2 months ago
Mobley was one of the key reasons why Cleveland pulled out their fourth straight win as he fell just shy of a double-double for the second consecutive contest. The 24-year-old interior presence is averaging 20 points, nine rebounds and a career-best four assists per-game through 10 contests at the outset of the season. He’s performing at a borderline second-round value so far, which is a nice bonus for fantasy managers.
ATL • • #
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
ATL • Guard • #2
2 months 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
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
2 months ago
With Darius Garland (toe) sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back, Tyson will return to the starting lineup. Tyson started the last three games before Garland made his season debut and will replace him once again. Cleveland has another back-to-back on Wednesday and Thursday, which should be another chance for Tyson to start.
Source: Serena Winters
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
2 months ago
Wade will be back after a one-game absence, and he will occupy a large reserve role at the forward spot. Wade isn’t a great option for fantasy basketball, but he is a solid rotation player for the Cavaliers. His return will take away minutes from Tyrese Proctor.
Source: Spencer Davies
CLE • • #
2 months ago
Nance will be sidelined for the second leg of the Cavaliers’ back-to-back. Thomas Bryant may fill out a few reserve minutes down low with Nance unavailable, but most of the center minutes will be occupied by Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.
Source: Spencer Davies
ATL • Guard • #9
2 months 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
2 months 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
CLE • • #
2 months ago
Nance is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Bulls with a knee injury. Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade (eye) if he’s available could see extra minutes if Nance is out. Nance got one start while Jarrett Allen was out with a finger injury, but he doesn’t have much fantasy value in his bench role.
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
2 months ago
Wade left Wednesday’s game against the 76ers with an eye injury and was ruled out Friday against the Wizards. The 28-year-old power forward is questionable for Saturday, which is a good sign as his return to the court isn’t far off. Jaylon Tyson could see some extra minutes with Wade and Larry Nance Jr. (knee) questionable.
CLE • Guard • #10
2 months ago
Garland had 20 points and nine assists in the Cavaliers’ victory over the Wizards on Friday night, but he’ll sit out the second game of the back-to-back against the Bulls on Saturday. The 25-year-old point guard made his season debut on Wednesday against the 76ers after missing time with a toe injury and isn’t quite ready for a full workload just yet.
ATL • Guard • #10
2 months ago
Kennard missed Friday night’s game against the Raptors with an illness as well. With the Hawks running low on point guard options with Trae Young also out, expect Keaton Wallace and Vit Krejci to play more minutes, though neither are likely to be good a good streaming option.
ATL • Guard • #9
2 months ago
Alexander-Walker is dealing with a low back strain. The Hawks suddenly have a long list of injuries with Trae Young, Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kennard already ruled out and Jalen Johnson questionable as well as Alexander-Walker. Expect Dyson Daniels to handle to ball quite a bit here and Keaton Wallace could see additional minutes if Alexander-Walker is ruled out.
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
2 months ago
Porzingis had 17 points on 16 shots in Friday’s loss to the Raptors, but made his presence known with four blocked shots on the defensive end. The 30-year-old center has been a top-50 player in nine-category leagues so far this year. Without Porzingis on Saturday, it’s likely the Hawks turn to Onyeka Okongwu to get the start.
ATL • Forward • #1
2 months ago
Johnson is dealing with a right quad contusion. While he’s questionable, the Hawks are going to need him to play to have any chance against the Lakers with Trae Young and Kristaps Porzingis already ruled out. Johnson has taken his fantasy production up a notch since Young went down with the injury.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
2 months ago
Porziņģis had a tough night from beyond the arc, making one of his seven attempts, and that sank his overall field-goal percentage. However, the 7-foot-2 center provided solid value in the rebound and blocked shot categories, so all wasn’t lost for fantasy managers. Porziņģis is providing top-50 value in nine-cat formats this season, but his value has decreased somewhat since Trae Young went down with a knee injury.
ATL • Forward • #1
2 months ago
Johnson, who did everything but block a shot on Friday, once again led the Hawks in scoring. Since Halloween, the first day Atlanta played a game without the injured Trae Young, Johnson has averaged 20.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 three pointers while shooting 57.9 percent from the field. For the season, he’s ranked just outside the top-25 in nine-cat formats, building on what was an excellent 2024-25 season before a shoulder injury sidelined him in January.
ATL • Guard • #9
2 months ago
Alexander-Walker did not provide any defensive stats on Friday, and that has limited his fantasy value since replacing the injured Trae Young in the starting lineup. While NAW is averaging 19.3 points over his last four, he hasn’t done much on the glass (2.3 rebounds) or in the defensive categories (0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks). While the role makes Alexander-Walker a player worth rostering, he hasn’t been the factor in category leagues that many hoped he would be.
CLE • Center • #31
2 months ago
Cleveland’s “twin towers” dominated the glass on Friday, with Allen and Evan Mobley (18/10/3/1/1) combining to grab 24 rebounds. Twelve of those boards were on the offensive end of the floor, and Cleveland grabbed 25 offensive rebounds as a team. Since returning to the lineup after missing two games with a fractured finger, Allen has totaled 40 points, 24 rebounds, four assists, five steals and four blocked shots. Mobley will be the focal point in the frontcourt for Cleveland, but that doesn’t eliminate Allen’s fantasy value.
CLE • Guard • #45
2 months ago
Mitchell didn’t have a great shooting night overall, but he did make 40 percent of his three-point attempts and record a complete stat line. Even better for the Cavaliers is that he only needed 26 minutes to do so, as Cleveland hosts Chicago on Saturday. If Darius Garland (toe) does not play against the Bulls, Mitchell will shift over into the point guard role, as he did earlier this season.
CLE • Guard • #10
2 months ago
Friday night worked out perfectly for Garland and the Cavaliers. He was productive, and while there was a need to run up points for NBA Cup point differential reasons, Cleveland did not need to extend their starting point guard too far. The question now is whether Garland will be available for Saturday’s game against the Bulls. Before Friday’s victory, Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson did not rule out the possibility of Garland playing both games. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable, with Sam Merrill (14/2/2/1 with four three-pointers) and Jaylon Tyson (10/4/2/1 with two three-pointers) being potential replacements if Garland sits.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
2 months ago
The Cavs will debut a new opening lineup on Friday, with Garland and Hunter starting together for the first time. Garland made his 2025-26 debut in the most recent Cavaliers win after dealing with a toe injury to begin the year. In the contest, he tallied eight points, two rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes. The Cavaliers aren’t at full strength, but Garland’s return to the starting unit is a positive for a team looking to build on its second-round playoff exit from the previous season.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
2 months ago
Initially questionable for Friday’s contest, Hunter is good to go after missing Wednesday’s win over the 76ers. He’ll likely bump Jaylon Tyson to the bench, with the second-year wing’s already-low fantasy value taking a hit. There’s no need to hold onto Tyson in this spot.
Source: Spencer Davies
ATL • Guard • #10
2 months ago
Kennard has been downgraded from questionable to out, leaving the Hawks without two rotation guards. The absence of Kennard and Trae Young means more minutes will be required of reserves Keaton Wallace and Vit Krejćí. Neither player is likely to put up the numbers to merit streaming, but the opportunities will be there.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • Guard • #10
2 months ago
Kennard is a late addition to the injury report, and if he’s unavailable to take the court, Keaton Wallace could be in line for more minutes. Nickeil Alexander-Walker could get a slight bump, but he’s already locked into starter’s minutes with Trae Young sidelined.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
2 months ago
Wade exited early from Wednesday’s game after injuring his eye, and while there is no structural damage, it will keep him out against Washington. Larry Nance and Jaylon Tyson will fill out the frontcourt reserve minutes with Wade unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #2
2 months ago
Ball will miss Friday’s game, which is the first leg of a back-to-back, meaning he should be back to play on Saturday against the Bulls. Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill should take on extra reserve minutes with Ball unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
2 months ago
Hunter missed Wednesday’s game, which allowed Jaylon Tyson to remain in the starting lineup despite Darius Garland’s return to the lineup. Tyson will return to the bench with Hunter presumably back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
2 months ago
Allen, who returned after missing two games with a non-displaced fracture of his left ring finger, played while wearing a splint on his injured finger. The 27-year-old center managed to play 30 minutes and had a great game in the win over the 76ers. Allen had 24 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and was very active defensively with three blocks and three steals. Allen’s fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief as it appears the injury isn’t going to hamper his play very much at all.
CLE • Guard • #10
2 months ago
Garland missed the first seven games of the season as he recovered from offseason toe surgery. The 25-year-old point guard wasn’t as crisp as he might have been had he not missed all of training camp and the preseason as well. Garland was 3-of-11 from the field and scored eight points in 26 minutes. We can expect that it’ll only get better from here for Garland as his minutes and production increase as he gets more comfortable now that he’s active and playing.
CLE • Guard • #45
2 months ago
Mitchell returned from a hamstring injury on Sunday, dropping 37 points in a win over the Raptors. The 29-year-old shooting guard didn’t disappoint with his encore performance Wednesday. Mitchell exploded for 46 points on 21 attempts from the field. He made all 10 of his free throws and was 6-of-11 from behind the three-point line. It’s clear the only thing that can stop Mitchell from delivering excellent fantasy value this year would be his health.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
2 months ago
The Cavaliers welcome back Garland, Allen and Sam Merrill for Wednesday’s game, with the first two entering the starting lineup immediately. Allen’s return means that Larry Nance Jr. heads to the bench, with Garland stepping in for the ill De’Andre Hunter. Tyson will remain in the starting lineup, with Merrill coming off the bench.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
2 months ago
Added to the Cavaliers’ injury report late Wednesday morning, Hunter will not play against the 76ers. His absence coincides with Sam Merrill’s return from a hip injury, but Jaylon Tyson will be in the starting lineup. Once the Cavaliers are healthy, Hunter will be used in a reserve role.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Guard • #5
2 months ago
Merrill returns to action after missing three games with a right hip contusion. However, he’ll come off the bench in his first game back, with Jaylon Tyson replacing the ill De’Andre Hunter. Merrill should be a starter until Max Strus returns from offseason foot surgery.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Guard • #10
2 months ago
Garland is back after missing Cleveland’s first seven games due to offseason toe surgery. While a specific minutes limit has not been revealed, it’s likely that Garland won’t be asked to take on a full starter’s workload in his first game back. His return shifts Donovan Mitchell back to the two, and Jaylon Tyson back to the bench.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Center • #31
2 months ago
Allen is back after missing the last two games with a non-displaced fracture of his left ring finger. He will play with a splint on the injured finger, but there will be no restrictions on playing time. Larry Nance Jr. will head back to the bench, while Dean Wade’s fantasy value will also take a hit.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
2 months ago
Hunter is a late addition to the injury report, and his potential absence would open up a starting spot. Jaylon Tyson has been starting in place of Darius Garland, but with Garland expected back against Philadelphia, Tyson could remain a starter if Hunter isn’t available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • F • #10
2 months ago
Risacher got off to a sizzling-hot start with 11 points in the opening four minutes of this one, finishing the first half with a game-high 16 points. He knocked down six of 10 from the floor during that span, including a pair of three pointers to propel the Hawks to a 17-point halftime lead. The 20-year-old former lottery pick will continue shouldering a larger role for Atlanta with offensive catalyst Trae Young facing a four-week absence with an MCL sprain in his right knee. He hasn’t been consistent enough to merit a roster spot in shallow fantasy leagues, but he’s shown some flashes of big-time scoring upside. His time is coming.
ATL • G • #5
2 months ago
Daniels delivered a stat sheet-stuffing performance, serving as one of Atlanta’s primary playmakers in an impressive win over Orlando, dishing out six assists and shooting an extremely efficient 89 percent from the floor. The 22-year-old X-factor has picked things up from an offensive standpoint since Trae Young went out last week with an MCL sprain in his right knee. He’ll attempt to keep things going on Friday when the Hawks face the Raptors in another home matchup.
CLE • Center • #31
2 months ago
Allen has missed the last two games with a fractured left ring finger. Dean Wade and Larry Nance have made spot starts in Allen’s stead, with the former being the more productive fantasy option. Neither will be worth holding onto if Allen is allowed to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
2 months ago
Merrill has missed Cleveland’s last three games with a right hip contusion, so Jaylon Tyson moved into the starting lineup. With Darius Garland expected to make his season debut on Wednesday, Tyson will likely return to the bench if Merrill is cleared to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #10
2 months ago
Charania’s update still doesn’t give a firm return date for Garland, but it’s an encouraging sign that he’ll be good to go at some point during Week 3. If Garland can’t suit up by Wednesday, his next chance to return will come Friday against the Wizards.
Source: Shams Charania
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
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.
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
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