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ATL • F-C • #17
28 days ago
Okongwu exited Wednesday’s game against the Celtics after being hit in the mouth by Jaylen Brown, resulting in a dental fracture that required surgery. As a result, he’ll miss at least two games, starting with Thursday’s matchup with the Rockets. Okongwu is considered day-to-day, and the Hawks will rely on Mouhamed Gueye and Christian Koloko to fill the resulting void.
Source: brad Rowland
MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
28 days ago
Jerome has yet to make his debut for Memphis, but he was assigned to the G League on Wednesday, which is a positive step in his recovery. He isn’t expected to play on Friday, but being upgraded to doubtful is a sign that he will be back relatively soon. For now, Cam Spencer will continue to start and play most of the minutes at point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Power Forward • #7
28 days ago
Counting Friday, Aldama has now missed four of the Grizzlies’ last five games. Jock Landale moved into the starting lineup for Wednesday’s loss to the Hornets, playing 26 minutes. He’s worth rostering while the Grizzlies are without Aldama and Zach Edey.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Forward • #1
28 days ago
Johnson has been ruled out for the second leg of this back-to-back. Atlanta will be incredibly shorthanded for this game with Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) also sidelined. Mouhamed Gueye has shined as a starter in place of Johnson previously, though there should be plenty of minutes for Asa Newell as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Forward • #1
28 days ago
Johnson played 33 minutes in Wednesday night’s game against the Celtics and didn’t seem to suffer an injury, so this could be generic wear and tear. That being said, missing Johnson, who has emerged as a legit star this season, would be a big loss for the Hawks. Corey Kispert and Luke Kennard would likely see more minutes, with Nickiel Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels getting an uptick in usage.
ATL • F-C • #17
28 days ago
Okongwu took an elbow to the face in Wednesday’s game against the Celtics and was left with a bloody mouth and fractured teeth. He had a procedure done on Thursday and will be held out for at least this game. Christian Koloko and Mouhamed Gueye figure to see an increase in minutes, but the usage should still run through the Hawks’ main playmakers.
MEM • Power Forward • #45
28 days ago
Jackson had a nice game off the bench on Wednesday. He contributed in several different areas, producing three stocks, while shooting well from the floor to reach double figures in scoring for the third straight game. Jackson hasn’t yet re-captured the magic from his rookie season, but he’s played well lately, regardless. The third-year forward will have a chance to log another strong performance on Friday against the Pelicans.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
28 days ago
Coward was one of the Grizzlies’ main contributors in his 27 minutes of game action. He shot efficiently and came close to scoring 20 points, despite an insignificant number of shot attempts. Just as impressive were the contributions he made as a passer; Coward finished second on his team in assists, while only committing one turnover along the way. The rookie didn’t log any stocks on Wednesday. Still, he had a solid game overall and will have an opportunity to be even better on Friday against the Pelicans.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
28 days ago
Jackson was one of the few Grizzlies to have success against Charlotte. In his 33 minutes, he was the only Memphis player to score 20 or more points, he led the team in three-pointers, and was one of the Grizzlies’ most productive passers and rebounders on the evening. They’ve now lost four straight games, but that won’t stop Jackson from doing a little bit of everything for this team each night. He should remain in good shape going forward in regard to fantasy basketball.
ATL • F-C • #17
28 days ago
Okongwu left Wednesday’s game with 6:43 remaining due to a shot to the mouth that he took from Boston’s Jaylen Brown. Okongwu would make his two free throws before heading back to the locker room, and he did not return. The overall production from the Hawks’ center was good, so fantasy managers didn’t lose out on too much due to Okongwu’s premature departure. The Hawks host the Rockets on Friday; hopefully, the mouth injury doesn’t cost him any time.
ATL • G • #5
28 days ago
Wednesday’s stat line was what fantasy managers have hoped to see from Daniels consistently. In addition to the efficient shooting, he was effective as a rebounder and distributor, and the defensive production was elite. The six “stocks” were triple Daniels’ total in his prior three games. Compared to last season, the steals production has taken a hit, but Daniels remains capable of putting up a high number in that category.
ATL • Forward • #1
28 days ago
Johnson finished Wednesday’s victory with another quality stat line, recording his fourth double-double in five games. His production across the board makes the Hawks’ forward one of the best players in fantasy basketball, providing first-round value in nine-cat formats. Johnson and the Hawks host the Rockets on Friday, the first of two games Atlanta will play before the end of Week 15.
ATL • Guard • #9
28 days ago
Alexander-Walker led five Hawks starters in double figures on Wednesday. And for the first time in over two weeks, he’s recorded consecutive 20-point games. Rostered in 54 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Alexander-Walker has been a revelation in fantasy basketball, providing top-50 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. More 10-team league managers need to hop onto the Alexander-Walker bandwagon, as he’ll remain a fixture in the Hawks’ starting lineup for the foreseeable future.
MEM • Center • #2
29 days ago
Santi Aldama (knee) is not available for Wednesday’s game, making it three of the last four that he’s missed. Landale returns to the starting lineup, which raises his fantasy ceiling. That’s the lone change to the Grizzlies’ starting five.
Source: NBA Lineups
MEM • Power Forward • #7
29 days ago
Counting Wednesday, Aldama has missed three of the Grizzlies’ last four games. Either John Konchar or Jock Landale will move into the starting lineup, but the latter offers a much higher fantasy ceiling, whether he starts or comes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Point Guard • #1
29 days ago
Neither player has appeared for the Grizzlies this season, but both are nearing a return. It’s possible they won’t take the court until after the All-Star break, and they’ll likely need significant time to ramp up after such a long time on the sideline. Until then, Cam Spencer should see big minutes filling in for the injured Ja Morant.
Source: Grizzlies PR
MEM • Center • #2
30 days ago
Landale will be back after a one-game absence. Santi Aldama started in his place, but more often than not recently, Aldama has come off the bench, while Landale has started. That will likely happen against Charlotte, though even if it doesn’t, both players should play enough to provide standard league value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • F • #10
30 days ago
Risacher has been out for the better part of the last month with a knee injury. That absence will extend to Wednesday’s game against the Celtics. With Risacher still out, Corey Kispert and Vit Krejčí will continue to see extra minutes, though neither are worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Spencer didn’t bring much to the table as a scorer on Monday, but he had the most productive night of his NBA career in the assist category. The second-year guard’s 14 assists were a career-high, and he committed just three turnovers. Spencer isn’t going to offer the scoring that Ja Morant brings to the table, but he is worth rostering as long as the Grizzlies’ starting point guard is out. Rostered in 30 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Spencer has been a seventh-round player over the past two weeks.
MEM • Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Back in the Grizzlies’ lineup after a two-game absence, Aldama played 27 minutes on Monday. The production was solid, and he’s now reached double figures in four of his last five appearances. Jock Landale (personal) being away from the team could have raised Aldama’s fantasy ceiling, but the playing time did not receive a significant boost. That said, he should be rostered in standard leagues as long as the Grizzlies are without starting center Zach Edey (ankle).
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Much-maligned for his lackluster rebounding production, Jackson has made strides in that area recently. Counting Monday’s line, this is the first time in nearly a month that the Grizzlies’ forward has grabbed at least six rebounds in three straight games. Add in the points and blocked shots, and fantasy managers received solid value from Jackson in his first game of Week 15. The Grizzlies play three more games this week.
MEM • Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
After a two-game absence, Aldama is back on the court and is part of the Grizzlies’ starting lineup. His return coincides with Jock Landale being out for personal reasons. When available, both players are worth rostering because the Grizzlies are still without Zach Edey (ankle).
Source: NBA Lineups
MEM • Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Aldama will play against the Rockets on Monday after a two-game absence. His return will give the Grizzlies a key scorer off the bench, as well as a capable rebounder and facilitator, as the team looks to put an end to their two-game losing streak.
Source: Grizzlies PR
ATL • Center • #10
about 1 month ago
Koloko backed up Onyeka Okongwu (12/10/2 with a block in 31 minutes) at center, and he logged more minutes than Mouhamed Gueye (seven points and six rebounds in 13 minutes). Koloko is on a two-way deal, but he could see meaningful minutes until Kristaps Porziņǵis (Achilles) returns to the lineup. The former is worth a look in deep leagues only.
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Johnson couldn’t get it going as a scorer, but he did everything else in the box score, and fantasy managers ended up with another strong performance. Johnson will look to get back on track from an efficiency standpoint when the Hawks face the Celtics on Wednesday.
ATL • G • #3
about 1 month ago
McCollum hasn’t had trouble offering strong scoring numbers off the bench, but Monday’s final stat line represents arguably his best all-around performance in a Hawks uniform. Fantasy managers who rolled with McCollum were treated to a team-high point total, meaningful counting stats, strong defensive contributions and a flurry of triples.
MEM • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
Landale was questionable on Friday for personal reasons but ultimately took the court in that game and again on Sunday. He’ll be out for the second leg of Memphis’ back-to-back set, and with Santi Aldama (knee) questionable, the Grizzlies could be thin in the frontcourt. GG Jackson could be in line for a bump in playing time if Aldama is ruled out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • F • #10
about 1 month ago
Risacher is nearing a return after nearly three weeks on the shelf, but until he’s back, Corey Kispert and Vit Krejčí should see increased run. Despite the bump in playing time, neither Kispert nor Krejčí are worth a look outside of deep fantasy leagues.
Source: Atlanta Hawks
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
about 1 month ago
Porziņǵis is participating in basketball activity, but he’s still at least a week away from returning to the court. Onyeka Okongwu has been soaking up minutes in KP’s absence, and he’s been a strong producer for fantasy managers. Mouhamed Gueye has earned some additional backup minutes, but he’s only worth a look in deep leagues.
Source: Atlanta Hawks
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Inclement weather has forced a change to the start time for Monday’s game, which was initially scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM Eastern. Monday’s game between Philadelphia and Charlotte was also moved up, and it will start at 3 PM Eastern.
Source: NBA Communications
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Inclement weather has affected a significant portion of the country, including the Memphis area. As a result, Sunday’s matchup between Denver and Memphis has been postponed. The league will announce a new date for the game in the coming days.
Source: Shams Charania
ATL • F • #10
about 1 month ago
Due to a bone contusion in his left knee, Risacher has not appeared in a game since January 7. Being assigned to the Hawks’ G League affiliate is a step in the right direction, as it’s a sign that he’s able to do some on-court work. While Vit Krejčí was Risacher’s replacement in the starting lineup in the immediate aftermath of his knee injury, Corey Kispert has been the most recent replacement. Neither player should be rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Brad Rowland
MEM • Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s game will be the third that Aldama has missed with a sore right knee. Jock Landale started Friday’s loss to the Pelicans and had one of his best games of the season, tallying 24 points and 11 rebounds as part of a complete stat line. He’s worth streaming while Aldama is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Point Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Morant suffered a UCL sprain in his left (non-shooting) elbow during Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks. The injury is expected to sideline the 26-year-old point guard for at least the next three weeks, at which point he’ll be reevaluated. Cam Spencer started in Morant’s place Friday and had 21 points and 11 assists, making him a legitimate fantasy option while Morant is out.
Source: Grizzlies PR
ATL • G • #3
about 1 month ago
McCollum hasn’t been great with the Hawks, but he has been a consistent source of points. That held true in this game. McCollum should continue to see plenty of minutes for Atlanta, mostly as a reserve, but his impact in category leagues will remain limited. However, he should be able to contribute more in other categories than he did in this game. Just not much more.
ATL • F-C • #17
about 1 month ago
Okongwu remains limited on the glass, but he has been able to make an impact in a multitude of categories consistently. He also led the Hawks in scoring in the win. Okongwu is currently providing third-round value in nine-category leagues this season and has been able to produce value across the board. This was a strong performance for him, and he’ll look to keep it going against the Pacers on Monday.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Spencer got the start on Friday and logged his best performance of January. The second-year guard only needed single-digit shot attempts to efficiently work his way past the 20-point mark as a scorer, and also finished as the only player on either team to record double-digit assists. The double-double marked the third one of January for Spencer, who is still looking to fully recapture the success he had earlier in the season. Nonetheless, he was productive on Friday and will have a chance to log another big game on Sunday against the Nuggets.
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Johnson had a few rough performances in January, but the last three games have been strong. He has averaged 27.7 points, 16.3 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game during this stretch. He hasn’t been as strong in the other categories, but he has been a beast in points, rebounds and assists. He matched his career high for boards in this game, which he has now set three times this season. He’ll look to keep his dominance on the glass up against the Pacers on Monday.
MEM • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
Landale was one of several productive Grizzlies on Friday. He scored well both inside and outside the arc while making a difference on the glass. As a result, the fifth-year center came away with a big double-double in his 32 minutes of game action. Landale has easily put together his best statistical season as an NBA player and has proven to be a nice fit alongside Jaren Jackson Jr. in the frontcourt. He’ll have a chance to land a third straight double-double on Friday against the Nuggets.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Despite some inefficient shooting, mostly beyond the arc, Jackson took advantage of the charity stripe and worked his way past the 25-point mark for the third time in January. The former Defensive Player of the Year also impacted the game as a shot blocker and used active hands to walk away from this one with five stocks. Additionally, Jackson reached double figures in rebounding for the first time this month, which resulted in his third double-double of the season. Friday served as a nice bounce-back performance for him.
MEM • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
Landale was a late addition to the injury report, but he will be able to suit up in this game. He has come off the bench during their last two games, but he has played significant minutes regardless, which should continue in this game.
Source: Damichael Cole
MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Iisalo also said Jerome needs to “build up over the next week or two,” but he is “very close.” Jerome has yet to make his debut for Memphis after injuring his calf in the preseason finale. He still may not return until closer to the All-Star break, but he will eventually fill out some of the backcourt minutes for the Grizzlies. However, it seems likely that Ja Morant will remain with Memphis for the rest of the season, so there isn’t much upside for Jerome unless there is an injury in front of him.
Source: Damichael Cole
MEM • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
Landale started Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks, but his potential absence could open up more playing time for John Konchar, with GG Jackson potentially moving into the starting five. With Zach Edey and Santi Aldama both out, Memphis’ frontcourt rotation is razor thin.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Aldama will miss a second consecutive game due to soreness in his right knee. Jock Landale moved into the starting lineup for Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks and should retain that role. Due to the lack of frontcourt depth, Landale is worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Point Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Due to a sprained UCL in his left (non-shooting) elbow, Morant will not play on Friday. Cam Spencer is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup, but there have been times when Vince Williams Jr. received the nod instead. Regardless of who head coach Tuomas Iisalo decides to go with, Spencer offers a considerably higher fantasy upside.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Since grabbing 12 rebounds in a December 30 loss to the 76ers, Jackson has recorded six rebounds or more in three of his last nine appearances. That includes Wednesday’s six-rebound performance, one that was plagued by foul trouble. And the fouls weren’t limited to the defensive end of the floor, as there were a couple called due to illegal screens. Jackson has been a top-50 player over the past two weeks, and having Ja Morant on the floor should help, but the rebounding and fouls need to be cleaned up.
MEM • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
After six consecutive games of ten points or less, Wells snapped out of his slump on Wednesday. During that six-game run, the second-year guard shot 25.5 percent from the field, which obviously isn’t going to get it done for the Grizzlies or for fantasy managers. And Wednesday’s 18-point night occurred on a night when the guard shot 6-of-16 from the field. Wells is rostered in nine percent of Yahoo! leagues and with good reason, as the production has been inconsistent to put it kindly.
MEM • Point Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Playing stateside for the first time since January 2, Morant finished Wednesday’s defeat with his third double-double in as many appearances and eighth of the season. The Grizzlies’ point guard had a chance to win the game in the final seconds, but his three-point attempt missed the mark. Morant did commit five turnovers, but that was the lone negative. Overall, he’s been very good in his first two games back from injury, a positive development for those who have Morant rostered.
ATL • Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Kennard has logged at least 19 minutes in seven of his last eight games, with his minutes increasing when the shots are falling. The Hawks’ guard was 4-of-5 from beyond the arc in Memphis, with the 18 points being double his tally from the prior three games combined. Kennard still isn’t at the point where he can be trusted in fantasy leagues, but more nights like Wednesday could change that.
ATL • F-C • #17
about 1 month ago
While he did shoot 60 percent from the field and record a complete stat line, this was a rough night for Okongwu. In addition to fouling out, the Hawks’ center committed a season-high seven turnovers. The good news is that nights like this have not been the norm for Okongwu, so it’s safe to assume that he’ll bounce back. And over the past two weeks, he has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats.
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Johnson wasn’t among the ten players named starters for next month’s All-Star Game, but there’s little doubt that he should be making the trip. The Hawks’ forward recorded another stellar stat line on Wednesday, finishing two assists shy of a triple-double. After taking one significant leap last season, Johnson has taken another, and that likely factored into the Hawks’ decision to trade Trae Young. Johnson has been a fantasy cornerstone this season, and that should be the case for future seasons as well.
MEM • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #46
about 1 month ago
The Grizzlies are without Santi Aldama for Wednesday’s game, as he has been sidelined by a knee injury. However, instead of starting a center (Jock Landale) alongside Jackson, the Grizzlies are going with Konchar. He can provide rebounding production, but should not be considered a must-stream player. And Memphis will need JJJ to step up as a rebounder, something that has rarely happened this season.
Source: NBA Lineups
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.
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