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LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
James got going in the third quarter of Tuesday’s game, shooting 4-of-6 from the field. However, while the final stat line was solid, there were a few issues. LeBron didn’t shoot well from the foul line, and he was responsible for six of the Lakers’ 12 turnovers. Over the past two weeks, he has provided first-round value in eight-cat formats and second-round value in nine-cat, continuing his ascent up the fantasy rankings.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić and the Lakers pulled off one of their best wins of the season, coming back from 14 down to beat the Nuggets in Denver. He finished with the 52nd 30-point triple-double of his NBA regular season career, moving into second place on the all-time list behind Oscar Robertson. Dončić was efficient, shooting over 50 percent from the field and committing just three turnovers, making this a great night to have him on a fantasy roster.
LAL • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
Ayton was poked in his left eye during the latter stages of the second quarter and was not on the floor to begin the third. He’s since been ruled out for the rest of the night. Jaxson Hayes has handled most of the minutes at the center position in the second half, with Drew Timme serving as the backup.
Source: Jovan Buha
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets is the first of eight straight away games the Lakers will play. While Redick did not provide an exact date for Reaves’ return, he said that the guard is “progressing well” and should return during the road trip. Marcus Smart has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but he’s only worth streaming consideration in deeper leagues.
Source: Dave McMenamin
ATL • G • #3
about 1 month ago
With Zaccharie Risacher (knee) still out, the Hawks decided to go with Corey Kispert (two points, one rebound, one assist and one steal) as the fifth starter instead of McCollum or Vit Krejčí (zero points, two assists). However, this did not prevent McCollum from being the one on the court as the Hawks mounted a fourth-quarter rally. More concerning than the role was McCollum playing 24 minutes. If he can consistently get into the high-20s, the veteran guard will have an easier time preserving most of his fantasy value.
ATL • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Alexander-Walker was on a heater during the fourth quarter, making five of his six three-point attempts. After recording five 30-point stat lines in his first six NBA seasons, the Hawks’ guard has seven such games during the 2025-26 campaign. Alexander-Walker is on track to be one of the heroes of the fantasy basketball season, as he has exceeded expectations by a significant margin.
ATL • G • #5
about 1 month ago
Daniels, who recorded his seventh double-double of the season, finished three assists shy of his career-high on Monday. He was one rebound shy of his second triple-double, and Daniels has been a top-15 per-game player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. After getting off to a slow start, the Hawks’ guard is headed in the right direction in terms of fantasy value.
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Johnson produced another excellent stat line, finishing with his 28th double-double of the season. At this time last season, which is about when a shoulder injury sidelined him for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign, the Hawks forward had 20 double-doubles. Included in Monday’s stat line were 16 rebounds, two shy of his season and career-high. Look for Johnson to continue to flourish, and it would be unsurprising if he were named an All-Star reserve later this month.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Next month’s All-Star Game will consist of three teams, two representing the United States and one representing the rest of the world. Dončić, who was the leading vote-getter in the Western Conference, Jokić, Gilgeous-Alexander and Wembanyama will be starters for the international team, with Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo joining them. Curry will be a starter for one of the two United States teams, with Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown receiving the nod from the East.
Source: NBA
ATL • F • #24
about 1 month ago
The Hawks welcome Daniels back after a one-game absence, and his return means that CJ McCollum will head back to the bench. That’s one of two changes to the starting five, with Kispert being the other. He steps in for Vit Krejčí, who was the initial replacement for the injured Zaccharie Risacher. Kispert can provide three-pointers, but his overall streaming value is limited.
Source: NBA Lineups
ATL • G • #5
about 1 month ago
Daniels is back after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Celtics. His return gives the Hawks a needed boost defensively, and it will likely push CJ McCollum to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • F • #10
about 1 month ago
Monday’s game against the Bucks will be the sixth that Risacher has missed with a bone contusion in his left knee. With the team’s update, he’ll miss at least another three games before being re-evaluated. Vit Krejčí has been Risacher’s replacement in the starting lineup, and that should not change.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
about 1 month ago
Counting Monday’s game against the Bucks, Porziņǵis has missed Atlanta’s last six games with left Achilles tendinitis. His continued absence means more rotation minutes for Mouhamed Gueye, who has served as the primary backup to Onyeka Okongwu. Recent signing Christian Koloko may also get some run, but neither he nor Gueye is in a position to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
After playing 32 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, James logged 32 more on Sunday. It says a lot for the 41-year-old that he was able to play in all five of the Lakers’ Week 13 games, providing consistent fantasy value to managers who have him rostered. Over the past two weeks, James has offered top-5 per-game value in eight-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. The Lakers play three games in Week 14 without a back-to-back, which should get James a little more rest after a busy Week 13.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić was back in the Lakers’ lineup after missing Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. While efficiency was a concern, as evidenced by the poor field-goal percentage and four turnovers, that’s the norm when it comes to Dončić’s fantasy value. However, a relatively inefficient Dončić is better than not having him at all. The Lakers play three games in Week 14 with no back-to-backs, which should bode well for Luka’s availability.
LAL • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
Held out of Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers with a knee injury, Ayton had one of his best games of the season on Sunday. He didn’t miss a shot from the field, with the only misfire coming at the foul line, and Ayton was active as a rebounder and defender. He’s recorded three double-doubles in his last four outings, grabbing at least 13 boards in each. An engaged Ayton makes the Lakers a better basketball team and satisfies fantasy managers, too. The Lakers hit the road for an eight-game trip, with three games during Week 14.
LAL • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
The Lakers have Dončić and Ayton back in the fold after both missed Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. As a result of those returns, Gabe Vincent and Maxi Kleber will be relegated to the bench. In Kleber’s case, he may fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: Los Angeles Lakers
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić is good to go after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. His return pushes Gabe Vincent to the bench and will take some of the weight off of LeBron James’ shoulders.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Counting Sunday, the Lakers will have played five games in seven days, and James has been available for all of them. How heavy a workload he’ll have to carry on Sunday depends on Luka Dončić, who’s a game-time decision after missing Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.
Source: Daniel Starkand
ATL • F • #10
about 1 month ago
Monday’s game will be the sixth that Risacher has missed due to his knee injury, meaning that Vit Krejčí gets another start. Due to his struggles shooting the ball since moving into the starting five, Krejčí is not worth the streaming risk in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
about 1 month ago
Porziņǵis will miss a sixth consecutive game as he deals with an Achilles tendon injury. Mouhamed Gueye should remain the first option off the bench behind starter Onyeka Okongwu, with Asa Newell picking up a few minutes as the third option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • G • #5
about 1 month ago
Daniels was held out of Saturday’s loss to the Celtics, leading to CJ McCollum moving into the starting lineup and playing 27 minutes. McCollum would likely retain that role if Daniels misses a second game, making him worthy of a look in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
James played 32 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, a game in which the Lakers were without Luka Dončić, Deandre Ayton and Austin Reaves, to name three of the absentees. If James can’t play, the Lakers will be in a challenging spot, especially if Dončić remains out.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, which prompted Gabe Vincent to move into the starting lineup. Vincent scored three points on 1-of-6 shooting against Portland, and there’s no need to consider streaming him if Dončić remains out.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
While Ayton has missed only one game due to injury, Hayes has missed the last three. With both available for Sunday’s game, Maxi Kleber and Drew Timme will likely fall out of the rotation entirely. Ayton should be rostered in standard leagues already, but there isn’t much to gain from rostering Hayes.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
With Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes out due to injury, there were going to be opportunities for Timme to contribute. He didn’t start, as Maxi Kleber (11/5/1/1 with one three-pointer) received the nod, but that didn’t keep the third-year forward from having a career night. Timme recorded his first 20-point game as a pro, shooting 75 percent from the field. If Ayton and Hayes can’t play on Sunday against the Raptors, Timme will be worth considering in deep leagues.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #36
about 1 month ago
Smart limped off the court during the fourth quarter, heading to the locker room briefly before returning to the bench. He had an excellent night before the lower-body injury, with the 25 points being a season-high. There was no announcement from the Lakers regarding Smart’s injury, which may bode well for his availability for Sunday’s game against the Raptors. And if Luka Dončić (groin) can’t play, Smart will be worth streaming.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
With no Luka Dončić in the lineup, the Lakers had to rely on James more than they would prefer to in Portland. While he kept turnovers in check, committing only four, the added responsibility made it more challenging for James to get going offensively. He still finished with a complete stat line, and the field-goal percentage was the only issue. The question now is whether LeBron will be available for Sunday’s game against the Raptors.
ATL • F-C • #17
about 1 month ago
Atlanta never recovered after getting off to a brutal start, shooting 35 percent (17-of-48) in the opening half while allowing the Celtics to erupt for 81 first-half points on 63 percent shooting (30-of-48), resulting in a massive 31-point deficit at the break. Simply put, they never recovered. Okongwu has topped 20 points in back-to-back contests and is averaging 16.4 point and 7.9 boards through 42 games this season, delivering third-round fantasy value. The Hawks are in line for a three-game week coming up with matchups against the Bucks, Grizzlies and Suns.
ATL • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
There weren’t a ton of positive takeaways for the free-falling Hawks in this one as Alexander-Walker nailed a team-high four three-pointers as one of the few starters that shot the ball well. The 27-year-old should have an expanded role with Trae Young no longer in the picture and he’s been a bright spot overall this season, averaging 20.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks through 42 games.
LAL • Power Forward and Center • #14
about 1 month ago
Already without Austin Reaves, the Lakers won’t have Luka Dončić, Deandre Ayton or Jaxson Hayes for Saturday’s game, either. Vincent and Kleber move into the starting lineup, but neither should be viewed as a must-stream option. Of the two, Vincent offers the higher ceiling for managers who may be desperate to plug someone into their lineups.
Source: Los Angeles Lakers
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić was ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers due to a sore left groin. The good news is that his MRI results were “good” in Redick’s words, and the point guard is considered day-to-day. The Lakers host the Raptors on Sunday, then hit the road for an eight-game trip that begins in Denver on Tuesday.
Source: Dave McMenamin
LAL • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
With Jaxson Hayes already out, the Lakers could ill afford not to have their starting center available for Saturday’s game. Unfortunately, Ayton will not be able to play against the Trail Blazers. Jarred Vanderbilt may move into the starting lineup, and there will also be a need for rotation minutes from Maxi Kleber and even Drew Timme.
Source: Dan Woike
ATL • G • #5
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable, Daniels will not be available on Saturday, which opens up a spot in the starting lineup. CJ McCollum and Luke Kennard are potential replacements, with the former yet to make his first start as a Hawk since being acquired from the Wizards in the Trae Young deal.
Source: Brad Rowland
LAL • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
Hayes will miss a third consecutive game, once again leaving the Lakers shorthanded in the post. With Deandre Ayton (knee) still questionable, JJ Redick could be without both of his rotation centers. If so, Maxi Kleber and possibly even Drew Timme would be forced to play rotation minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
Both Hayes and Deandre Ayton (knee) are questionable, so the Lakers could end up incredibly shorthanded down low. If both are sidelined, Jarred Vanderbilt and Drew Timme would likely be next in line to fill out center minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
This is a new injury for Ayton, and the Lakers don’t have much depth at center behind him. Jaxson Hayes would likely fill the void, though his streaming appeal will be limited. Drew Timme could also fill some minutes off the bench.
Source: Dave McMenamin
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić is dealing with left groin soreness and has been ruled out in advance of Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers. Lakers starters including LeBron James will be heavily relied on in this one while reserves Dalton Knecht, Nick Smith Jr. and Gabe Vincent could also help pick up the slack.
ATL • F • #10
about 1 month ago
This will be a fifth straight absence for Risacher, which means Vit Krejčí should be in line for another start. Unfortunately, Krejčí has shot 28.6 percent during this stint as a starter, and his value is tied to his shooting ability. He isn’t worth streaming despite the increased workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
about 1 month ago
Porziņģis is set to miss a fifth straight game. Mouhamed Gueye should continue to fill out the backup center minutes, with Asa Newell and the recently-signed Christian Koloko also potentially sprinkling in some minutes. However, Onyeka Okongwu will continue to log most of the minutes at center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • G • #5
about 1 month ago
Daniels’ potential absence would leave the Hawks’ rotation even thinner than it already is. CJ McCollum would have a chance to make his first start for Atlanta, though Luke Kennard could also slide in to fill that spot. Keaton Wallace is another candidate to start if the Hawks are looking for more defense in place of Dyson.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Center • #10
about 1 month ago
Koloko has spent time with both the Lakers and Grizzlies this season and will now get a chance with Atlanta. With how much time Kristaps Porzingis was missed recently, Koloko should get the chance to fill out minutes as the backup center for the Hawks, though it is unlikely he plays a significant role for them.
Source: Lauren Williams
LAL • Power Forward • #33
about 1 month ago
LaRavia shot the ball efficiently on Thursday en route to finishing as one of five Lakers to score in double figures. The first-year Laker also collected a couple of steals in his team-high 37 minutes and tied for the team lead in three-pointers. LaRavia scored in double figures for the sixth time in January and continues to have a really good stretch from a production standpoint. He’s rostered in only 21 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and could be a worthwhile roster addition for those managers looking for upside.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić put up another high-scoring performance on Thursday, despite it coming in a lopsided defeat. Yet, the do-it-all guard struggled to make much of an impact when he wasn’t scoring. Dončić combined for just seven rebounds and assists, which marks the lowest since December 20 against the Clippers, a game in which he exited early due to injury. He limited his turnovers to just one on Thursday, a great improvement from the seven he had on Tuesday. Nonetheless, fantasy managers should expect Dončić to get back to his stat-stuffing ways fairly quickly.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
James followed up his 31/9/10 outing against the Hawks with another well-rounded performance on Thursday. In his 33 minutes, he once again shot well from the floor and was efficient from the three-point line, as his impact as a rebounder and playmaker also carried over. The 41-year-old forward also gathered a few stocks before the final horn sounded, giving him lots of fantasy basketball production on the night. The Lakers will face the Trail Blazers on Saturday, where James will have a chance to log another big performance.
ATL • F-C • #17
about 1 month ago
Okongwu was Atlanta’s top scorer on the evening, finishing as one of only two Hawks players to reach the 20-point mark. More than half of his production came from beyond the arc, and Thursday’s outing marked the fourth time this January that he’s tallied at least three made three-pointers in a game. Okongwu has been a reliable offensive option for the Hawks in what’s been a career-best season for him thus far. Especially with Kristaps Porzingis sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Okongwu to remain productive.
ATL • G • #3
about 1 month ago
McCollum’s second game in a Hawks uniform played out similarly to his first. The veteran guard reached the 20-point mark for the second straight game but shot inefficiently from beyond the arc along the way, while making decent contributions as a facilitator. McCollum came off the bench, again, but still logged 29 minutes. It appears that his minutes won’t be as high as they were with Washington, but he’ll still have more than enough opportunities to put up strong fantasy production.
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Johnson followed a rough game against the Lakers with another unspectacular performance against the Trail Blazers. He scored his fewest points in over a month and was limited to fewer than 10 field-goal attempts. The number that best paints the picture of his night, however, is six, which represents the turnovers Johnson committed on Thursday. He’ll have a chance to get back on track on Saturday when the Hawks return home to face the Celtics.
ATL • Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Kennard was upgraded from probable to available after a neck injury kept him sidelined for the Hawks’ most recent game against the Lakers. The veteran guard has remained a knockdown shooter in his ninth NBA season. He’ll take the floor on the heels of arguably his most productive game of the season, when he scored 22 points and drained six three-pointers in a win over the Warriors.
Source: Atlanta Hawks
ATL • Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Gueye was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier Thursday, so things were trending in this direction. He’ll provide depth off the bench, serving as Onyeka Okongwu’s primary backup. Gueye should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
ATL • Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable, Gueye is on track to play Thursday night. With Kristaps Porziņǵis (Achilles) still sidelined, there will be more playing time available to the third-year forward. However, he is not worth streaming in this role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
Hayes will miss a second consecutive game as he recovers from a sore left hamstring. The Lakers will have to go small when Deandre Ayton isn’t on the floor, with Jarred Vanderbilt serving as the small-ball center.
Source: Daniel Starkand
ATL • Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Kennard played through a neck injury on Saturday and then sat out Tuesday’s game against the Lakers. He seems likely to return on Thursday after missing just one game. It will be interesting to see how the Hawks manage the playing time between Kennard and Corey Kispert.
ATL • Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Gueye is dealing with a sprained right ankle. With Kristaps Porziņǵis (Achilles) already out, the Hawks can ill afford to lose another rotation frontcourt player. Asa Newell’s playing time would jump considerably if Gueye can’t play on Thursday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
After playing through a sprained neck in Sunday’s win over the Warriors, Kennard was unable to go on Tuesday against the Lakers. Corey Kispert played 26 minutes off the bench in his absence, but his playing time will likely decrease if Kennard plays in Portland.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • F • #10
about 1 month ago
The former first-overall pick will miss his fourth straight game on Thursday. The last time Risacher took the floor, he recorded a season-high 25 points against the Pelicans. He’s yet to be active since the Hawks traded for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
Source: Kevin Chouinard
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be the fourth that Porzingis has missed due to left Achilles tendinitis. His absence has resulted in additional minutes for Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell, but neither has done enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
Hayes sat out Tuesday’s win over the Hawks with a sore left hamstring. His absence led to Jarred Vanderbilt spending most of his night as a small-ball center. This does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • G • #3
about 1 month ago
McCollum was solid in his first game as a Hawk, but he really showcased what he can be for them in this game. Though the starters struggled, the bench unit had more success, and McCollum was a big part of that. He also played 27 minutes, so his minutes shouldn’t take much of a hit when compared to his role with the Wizards. Most of his value will come from points and triples, but he’ll see plenty of usage despite his role as a reserve.
LAL • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
This was Ayton’s second straight double-double, which was the first time he had consecutive double-doubles since November. He also set a new season high for boards in the win. Ayton has been an excellent source of rebounds and field goal percentage this season, though he hasn’t had much success in other categories. Still, that has been enough for him to once again be a top-100 player in category leagues. He’s had a few rough games in recent weeks, so this performance was encouraging.