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POR • Center • #26
about 1 month ago
Reath’s status is up in the air after not seeing the floor during the first leg of this back-to-back. Robert Williams (knee) is questionable, and while there is a chance he plays, it is far more likely he sits out. Reath should fill the backup center minutes if he is available, though the responsibility will fall to Yang Hansen if Reath is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Williams played on Thursday, and while there appears to be a chance he plays against Toronto, Williams hasn’t played both legs of a back-to-back this season. He will likely sit this out, which means Duop Reath (foot) or Yang Hansen will be tasked with the backup center minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Avdija is now expected to miss this game despite confidence from head coach Tiago Splitter that he would be able to suit up after exiting early on Thursday. Even if it isn’t serious, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Sidy Cissoko should return to the starting lineup, though he shouldn’t be streamed in as a result.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Avdija exited early from Thursday’s game after feeling discomfort in his back. He just missed three games with a back injury, so they opted to play things safe. He should be good to go against Toronto, where he’ll look to stay red hot.
POR • • #
about 1 month ago
After being held to single digits for the first time since before Christmas on Sunday, Love was able to get back on track in this game. Still on a two-way deal, Love has been impressive as a scorer. He’s averaging 15.8 points per game in January, which is third among rookies. His fantasy impact is really just points and three-pointers, which gives him some value, but his impact is limited.
POR • Guard • #17
about 1 month ago
Deni Avdija (back) exited early from this game, which opened the door for Sharpe to step up. This was the second straight game he’s scored exactly 27 points, and he’s scored at least 20 in eight of his last nine games. Sharpe has seen a bump in steals this season, which has helped his value in category leagues, but he is still reliant on points and triples. He was able to do a little more in this game, but fantasy managers shouldn’t rely on him to produce to this level consistently. They play again on Friday, and if Avdija remains out, Sharpe should carry the offense again.
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Avdija was having an excellent night before his lower back flared up, tallying 20 points (6-of-11 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists and two three-pointers in 18 minutes. Avdija missed three games earlier this month after injuring his lower back during a January 11 loss to the Knicks. Having Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant back in the lineup will help account for Avdija’s absence, and Caleb Love can also pick up some of the slack from a playmaking standpoint.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Williams is back after sitting out Portland’s last game, which was the second leg of a back-to-back. He’ll be back for this one, but he will likely be sidelined again on Friday against Toronto. Yang Hansen and Duop Reath should play more in that game after seeing smaller roles against Miami.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #25
about 1 month ago
While Cissoko has started Portland’s last seven games, that may change on Thursday. Deni Avdija, Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant are all available, and either Holiday or Grant could join the starters. If so, Cissoko is the likely odd man out.
Source: Danny Marang
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Shortly after being upgraded to probable, Grant has now been cleared to play against Miami. This is the first night of a back-to-back, so he will likely sit out against Toronto on Friday, but for this game, Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert will lose out on some minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Not long after he was announced as probable, Holiday is officially available for Thursday’s game. His return will likely push Sidy Cissoko to the bench, giving the two-way contract forward a role that’s unlikely to generate much fantasy value.
Source: Danny Marang
POR • Guard • #25
about 1 month ago
Cissoko has started Portland’s last seven games, but that could end on Thursday, even if he is available to play. Jrue Holiday (calf) and Jerami Grant (Achilles), who did not play in Sunday’s win over the Kings, are also probable, and Deni Avdija made his return to the lineup in Sacramento. Cissoko hasn’t been a consistently reliable fantasy option, and his prospects will take a hit with Holiday and Grant available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Grant was initially listed as questionable, but he is now expected to play on the first night of this back-to-back. His return should take away minutes from Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert, though Grant will likely be ruled out against Toronto on Friday for the second night of the back-to-back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s win over the Kings was Portland’s second game in as many days, so Williams was unavailable due to injury management. His likely return on Thursday would result in fewer minutes for Yang Hansen and Duop Reath, with both likely falling out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Holiday sat out the Trail Blazers’ January 18 win over the Kings, which was also the last time that Portland played. He’s on track to be available on Thursday, which could lead to Sidy Cissoko coming off the bench. However, Holiday has been under a minutes restriction when available, so the Blazers may choose to bring him off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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.
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
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
POR • Forward • #33
about 1 month ago
A 42.7 percent shooter from the field, Camara had his most accurate performance of the season on Sunday. He didn’t miss a shot from the field or the foul line, continuing to trend in the right direction. Over the past two weeks, Camara has shot 48.1 percent from the field and 93.3 percent from the foul line. According to Basketball Monster, he has offered 10th-round per-game value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, significantly better than Camara’s season-long value
POR • Guard • #17
about 1 month ago
Sharpe has now scored at least 19 points in eight consecutive games, his most consistent run of scoring in a month. Over the past two weeks, he’s been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats, shooting 48.6 percent from the field. What has also helped Sharpe is improved production across categories beyond points, rebounds and three-pointers. There wasn’t much to speak of in those other categories on Sunday, but Sharpe has averaged 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game over the past two weeks.
POR • Center • #23
about 1 month ago
After firing up seven three-pointers in Saturday’s win over the Lakers, making one, Clingan did most of his damage around the basket on Sunday. And to significant effect, as the Trail Blazers’ center recorded his 15th double-double of the season. Over the past two weeks, Clingan has been a top-75 player in eight-cat formats, a run that has pushed his season-long value back within the top-100. Portland plays just two games in Week 14, and they’re off until Thursday.
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
After sitting out three games with a back injury, Avdija did not miss a beat in his return to action on Sunday. Shooting over 50 percent from the field, the Trail Blazers’ guard/forward finished two rebounds and two assists shy of a triple-double while keeping the turnovers (three) in check. Avdija has an excellent argument to be an All-Star this season, and his emergence has kept the Trail Blazers in the play-in tournament conversation.
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
With Sunday’s game being the second in as many nights for the Trail Blazers, Williams not playing is unsurprising. His absence frees up minutes for Yang Hansen and Duop Reath, but neither is likely to get the run needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Casey Holdahl
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Grant will not play after logging 22 minutes off thebench in Saturday’s win over the Lakers. His absence will likely mean more minutes for Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert, with the former having recently been part of the starting lineup.
Source: Casey Holdahl
POR • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
With Holiday still working his way back from a strained calf, he is not to the point where he can play both games of back-to-backs. His absence coincides with Deni Avdija’s return from a back injury, so the Blazers may decide to slide Deni into the starting lineup. If not, Caleb Love is the likely replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: Casey Holdahl
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Avdija is back after a three-game absence, in an excellent development for the Trail Blazers and for fantasy managers. With Jrue Holiday (calf) getting the night off, Deni will likely slide back into the starting lineup. If not, Caleb Love may be the choice to fill the void.
Source: Casey Holdahl
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
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
After playing 17 minutes off the bench in Saturday’s win over the Lakers, the Time Lord is unlikely to be available on Sunday. If he sits, as expected, Yang Hansen and Duop Reath will pick up a few additional minutes off the bench. Neither player would be worth streaming since starter Donovan Clingan plays most of the available minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Grant and Holiday have only recently returned after extended absences due to injury, and both played in Saturday’s win over the Lakers. Deni Avdija (back) potentially returning would help with the depth, and Sidy Cissoko, Caleb Love and Rayan Rupert should play plenty regardless of what happens with Portland’s leading scorer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Avdija has missed Portland’s last three games, allowing Sidy Cissoko to remain in the starting lineup. If Avdija plays, there’s a good chance Cissoko holds onto his current role, as Jrue Holiday (calf) is doubtful.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • • #
about 1 month ago
Given how well Love has played, it feels inevitable that he’ll eventually be upgraded to a standard contract. The rookie guard had another excellent night on Saturday, and he’s scored at least 17 points in five consecutive games. And a spot start could be in Love’s future, as the Trail Blazers visit Sacramento on Sunday. Jrue Holiday (9/3/4 with one three-pointer) played 20 minutes, but he isn’t far removed from an extended absence with a strained calf. If he sits, Love will likely start.
POR • Center • #23
about 1 month ago
If there was an issue for Clingan on Saturday, it was the three-point shot. He made just one of his seven attempts, and that may be a little too much time on the perimeter for the 7-foot-2 center. However, Clingan still recorded a double-double in 27 minutes. Unfortunately, Clingan’s streak of games without a blocked shot has reached three, but he’s still averaging 1.3 per game on the season.
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
In his second game on the floor after missing nearly a month with a hamstring injury, Grant was highly efficient scoring-wise. He scored 22 points in as many minutes on solid percentages from the field and the foul line. Grant’s playing time will be limited for the foreseeable future due to injury management, and there’s no guarantee he plays in Sacramento on Sunday. Consider Grant to be questionable.
POR • Guard • #17
about 1 month ago
Since shooting 3-of-16 from the field and scoring six points in a January 3 loss to the Spurs, Sharpe has scored at least 20 in six of his last seven outings. With the consistent production, the Trail Blazers’ guard has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. As a result, Sharpe’s season-long value has cracked the top-100. Portland still has one more game to play in Week 13, as they visit the Kings on Sunday.
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.
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
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
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
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