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Friday, January 13
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
 |  | Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) will miss his ninth consecutive game due to the same calf strain. Throughout this time that he's been absent, Onyeka Okongwu has filled in and has averaged 10.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 steals, and 2.0 blocks per game. There still isn't a timetable for Capela's return so Okongwu should be the first streaming option if he's still available in any leagues. Frank Kaminsky has seen some added minutes off of the bench but he's not a great option for any fantasy formats. |
| | Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) remains without a definitive return date, according to Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The big man has missed nine games because of a calf strain, although it should be worth noting his condition continues to improve. In the meantime, Onyeka Okongwu is expected to continue to replace Capela in the lineup. The 22-year-old has averaged nearly a double-double in addition to 2.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 13 starts this season, so he should be swiped off waivers immediately, assuming he hasn't been claimed already. |
Sunday, January 08
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) won't play on Sunday versus the Los Angeles Clippers, marking his seventh straight absence. The 28-year-old was initially expected to miss up to two weeks because of a calf strain, which puts him in line to at least have a shot at playing on Wednesday against Milwaukee. However, it will be business as usual versus LA, with Onyeka Okongwu, who's amassed nearly a double-double in 11 starts this season, likely remaining with the first five. |
Saturday, January 07
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) will remain on the shelf for Friday's battle with the Lakers, missing a sixth consecutive game. He is working his way back from a right calf strain and will get the next chance to return Sunday against the Clippers. Capela's absence has given a big boost to Onyeka Okongwu's fantasy stock. He's moved to the starting unit and it's helped Okongwu to produce a pair of big double-doubles. The 22-year-old has averaged 10.6 points and 9.1 rebounds with 2.2 in 10 total starts this season. |
Wednesday, January 04
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) will not play Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. Capela will miss his fifth-straight game due to a calf injury and does not appear close to returning to the court. Onyeka Okongwu is a must-roster player while Capela remains out. Jalen Johnson should operate as the backup center, but does not offer much fantasy value right now. |
Monday, January 02
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The big man has missed seven of the last nine games while he deals with a lingering calf issue. Onyeka Okongwu has started in his place and is actually playing pretty well as the starter. He's averaging 12.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.0 blocks during his short stint as the starter. That being said, Okongwu is worth holding in fantasy leagues while Capela is on the sideline. |
Friday, December 30
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This marks the third game in a row that Capela has missed due to a right calf sprain. Onyeka Okongwu should continue to start in the absence of Capela. He registered 18 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks on Wednesday. It sounds like Okongwu is a decent streaming option while Capela is on the sideline. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire to see if he's available. |
|  | Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 25-year-old has been dealing with a lingering ankle issue, but could return to the starting unit on Friday. Otherwise, A.J. Griffin is likely to remain in the starting five until Hunter is ready to play. Griffin has put together a solid rookie season, but has struggled as of late. Fantasy managers can stream the young forward at their own risk, assuming Hunter remains on the sideline. |
|  | Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (calf) wasn't able to suit up a couple of days ago against the Brooklyn Nets, but his absence will stop there as he was listed as available for the team's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. The superstar guard will return to a mostly healthy backcourt in time for what should be a shootout type of game. Aaron Holiday will likely take a hit to his fantasy value since he won't be in the starting lineup anymore. |
| | Atlanta Hawks small/power forward De'Andre Hunter (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game vs. the Lakers due to a sprained left ankle, marking his third consecutive absence due to the ailment. Aaron Holiday stepped into the starting five Wednesday and played a season-high 33 minutes, which would figure to elevate his DFS appeal in what should be a high-octane scoring contest. Conversely, LeBron James may get a bump in upside without Hunter available on the wing to check the four-time MVP. Tying his career high with 15 PPG this season, Hunter's next chance to return to action comes Monday against Golden State. |
Wednesday, December 28
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (calf) exited Tuesday's loss to Indiana after suffering a left calf contusion. The 24-year-old finished with a double-double, dropping 22 points off 5-for-15 shooting from the field while amassing 10 assists. Young is considered day-to-day, so he hopes to suit up on Wednesday night versus the Brooklyn Nets. However, if he can't go, Trent Forrest or Aaron Holiday may enter the starting lineup. Yet, neither player is a trustworthy fantasy option. |
| | Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) will not play Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Capela will miss both legs of a back-to-back set with the calf strain and has been a staple on the injury report all year. Onyeka Okongwu figures to continue starting and should be on fantasy rosters in all standard leagues due to Capela's questionable health. The Hawks play again on Friday and Capela is looking to be questionable for that one. |
| | Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (calf) will not play Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Young played 34 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Indiana Pacers, but appears to have picked up a calf injury. The Hawks could very well be just resting their star point guard on Wednesday, so it remains to be seen if this is cause for concern. AJ Griffin figures to get the biggest boost for fantasy while Aaron Holiday should also see an increase in minutes. |
|  | Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) and forward/center Jalen Johnson (foot) are both available to play Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. This is good news for the Hawks who will be missing Trae Young (calf), Clint Capela (calf) and De'Andre Hunter (ankle). This is even better news for Bogdanovic as his knee has healed enough where he is available for back-to-back sets. Bogdanovic should have a big role on offense without Young while Johnson is likely the main backup center with Capela ruled out. |
Tuesday, December 27
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (ankle) has been given the questionable tag on Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers. The Philly native hasn't missed a game since he hurt his hip at the start of December. In the six-game stretch since then, he's helped the team go 4-3 and has chipped in some decent scoring and rebounding numbers. If he can't suit up, AJ Griffin and Jalen Johnson are likely to share those vacated minutes and could both make for a solid spot-start if need be. |
| | Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) was officially listed as out of the team's game on Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers. He returned from his previous injury back on December 23rd and was able to play 24 minutes in a win over the Detroit Pistons. He must have picked up a calf strain in that game and now he'll be forced to miss at least one game. In his absence, Onyeka Okongwu will get most likely get the start and the bulk of the minutes at center as he usually does. |
| | Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (ankle) has been ruled out against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Hunter was questionable coming into the contest and there was some optimism surrounding his status after going through morning shootaround. However, Hunter was ultimately ruled out as he deals with a sprained ankle. AJ Griffin and Trent Forrest should see the biggest boost in minutes in the short-term and Hunter should be considered questionable moving forward. |
Friday, December 23
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) has been deemed questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. the Pistons as he works his way back from a right calf strain. Capela has missed three straight and four of Atlanta's last five games, allowing Onyeka Okongwu to take on a larger role in the frontcourt. Capela is one of four qualified players to average 12 boards per game thus far in 2022-23, as he has secured double-digit rebounds in 21 of his 26 appearances. The nature of his injury, along with over a week off of game action, likely means that Capela will face a minutes cap whenever he is green lighted to return. |
Monday, December 19
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins (ankle) is on track to suit up for Monday's contest vs. Orlando after having missed the previous eight contests due to a sprained left ankle. Prior to his injury, Collins had averaged 12.3 points and 7.5 boards across his first 22 games, averaging fewer than double-digit shot attempts for the first time since his rookie year in 2017-18. With Clint Capela (calf) sidelined for the time being, Collins has the opportunity to see his rebounding numbers improve; back on Oct. 21 against the Magic, the 25-year-old delivered a 23-point, 13-rebound performance. Fantasy managers can expect Collins to be somewhat eased back into the mix but a three-game week against favorable opponents (Orlando, Chicago, Detroit) will likely be beneficial to his production. |
Friday, December 16
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) exited the team's last game on Wednesday with a left calf strain and it looks like he'll be out for an extended period because of it. He was officially ruled out for the next one to two weeks and should be re-evaluated at that time. In his absence, Onyeka Okongwu will likely step into the starting center role. He'll become a very good fantasy option over these next couple of weeks while John Collins (ankle) is also out of the starting frontcourt. |
Thursday, December 15
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (calf) is doubtful to return for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. The big man walked back to the locker room with a team trainer with a few minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. There's a good chance that he's done for this game. The hope is that he'll be available for Friday's game, but that remains to be seen. Onyeka Okongwu would likely be asked to move into the starting five if Capela is unable to play. He'd be a decent streaming option if he's asked to start on Friday. |
Wednesday, December 14
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (back) is questionable against the Orlando Magic. The sharpshooter didn't play in Monday's loss to Memphis because of lower back tightness, opening the door for Trent Forrest to enter the starting lineup. Forrest, who finished with four points, four assists, two steals, and shot a rough 2-for-9 from the field, would likely take Young's spot again on Wednesday. However, Aaron Holiday had 15 points, six rebounds, and four steals from off the bench, so he should be the preferred fantasy option. |
| | Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's meeting with Orlando. The 30-year-old got the night off on Monday to rest his surgically repaired right knee after logging 35 minutes versus Chicago on Sunday. Bogdanovic has scored at least 28 points in each of his last two games and should be a lock for fantasy managers, even more so if Trae Young (back) isn't available. |
| | Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (back) will play on Wednesday versus Orlando. The 24-year-old didn't suit up on Monday in Memphis, opening the door for Trent Forrest to enter the starting lineup. Young shouldn't have any restrictions, so he needs to be in every fantasy lineup against a Magic team that has struggled this season. |
|  | Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu will come off the bench Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. Fellow center Clint Capela (Achilles) is returning from a one-game absence which caused Okongwu to move back to his reserve role. Okongwu should have a 20-minute role off the bench, but his fantasy value is directly tied to Capela's health moving forward. Capela should have rest days and Okongwu would be on the streaming and DFS radar whenever Capela sits. |
Monday, December 12
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He has played in each of the last four games after missing a contest on December 2nd. Dejounte Murray (ankle) has already been ruled out, so losing Young would put the Hawks in a bad spot. Aaron Holiday would likely be asked to play significant minutes if Young is forced to sit out. He'd be worth a look in deep leagues, but doesn't offer a ton of upside. |
| | Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran guard played 36 minutes on Sunday, so the team will take the cautious approach and rest him here. His absence should result in more playing time for Jalen Johnson and Jarrett Culver. Neither of them are great streaming options, but Johnson is the better choice between the two players. |
| | Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The big man has been on a tear lately with eight straight double-doubles. His absence would mean Onyeka Okongwu would start at center and see increased opportunities. Also, Frank Kaminsky would be the primary backup, but wouldn't be worth looking at as streaming option for Monday's slate. Fantasy managers should check back later on Monday for another update. |
| | Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This shouldn't come as a surprise considering Young as listed as questionable coming into this game. However, it's bad timing with Dejounte Murray and Bogdan Bogdanovic also on the sideline. That being said, Aaron Holiday and Trent Forrest are set to see more playing time on Monday. Both are possible deep league streaming options for Monday's slate. |
Sunday, December 11
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The 25-year-old has missed the last four games due to a right hip flexor strain. His absence has resulted in A.J. Griffin getting quite a bit of playing time. He has done enough to the point where he probably should still have deep league value once Hunter does return to the court. However, it remains to be seen what the Hawks decide to do with their rotation. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Sunday for another update. |
Friday, December 09
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | May the drama in Atlanta continue. Hawks point guard Dejounte Murray (ankle) is expected to miss two weeks due to an ankle sprain. Murray's absence will be felt with the Hawks outside looking in on the Eastern Conference elites. His backcourt mate Trae Young hasn't shot the ball well, evident in his 28 percent three-point shooting, leaving the Hawks in a tough spot. Perhaps the Hawks will find something to do with John Collins without Murray. The Hawks currently rank 19th in offensive rating, which is a troubling sign for a team that doesn't have an elite defense. |
| | Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (hip) has been given the questionable tag on Friday morning for the contest against the Brooklyn Nets. The 25-year-old has missed the last three games with the same hip flexor strain. In that time, the team lost two of their three games and lost Dejounte Murray in the process. If he returns, he should get plenty of usage now that Murray is out and John Collins continues to be sidelined. If he doesn't play though, AJ Griffin and Justin Holiday are possible streaming options. |
Thursday, December 08
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (ankle) is considered questionable to return for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. The stud guard suffered a left ankle sprain, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the Hawks be cautious and rest Murray. In the meantime, Aaron Holiday will play backup point guard, while Bogdan Bogdanovic will likely get more playing time alongside Trae Young. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on Murray. |
| | Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (ankle) will not return for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. The 26-year-old only played four minutes before suffering a left ankle sprain. The team has decided to take the cautious approach and have Murray sit out for the rest of the game. Aaron Holiday should absorb more minutes as the primary backup guard, while Bogdan Bogdanovic will likely play more alongside Trae Young. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update after the game. Hopefully, Murray isn't forced to miss time because of this injury. Otherwise, Bogdanovic should have increased value, while Aaron Holiday might be worth snagging in deep leagues. |
Wednesday, December 07
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (hip flexor) will miss his third game in a row with a strained hip flexor. The team will also be missing John Collins against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Jalen Johnson seems to be the player that was selected to take over the starting role while Jarrett Culver gets some added time from the bench. Bogdan Bogdanovic returned and he'll have added fantasy value with the holes in the rotation. Hunter's next chance to play will be Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. |
Sunday, December 04
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (shoulder) was able to participate in Sunday's practice. The superstar guard didn't play on Friday, but it might only be a once game absence for him. Right now, fantasy managers should consider Young as questionable for Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dejounte Murray would see an increased usage if Young is out. Also, Aaron Holiday would see more minutes and be someone worth looking at as a streaming option. |
Friday, December 02
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | When it rains, it pours. Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins (ankle) suffered an ankle sprain in Wednesday's contest versus the Orlando Magic. With the Hawks forward in constant trade rumors and experiencing an underwhelming start to the season in terms of his counting stats, Collins has an uphill battle to get back on track. Fantasy managers might want to look for another alternative, as it's reported he will be out for at least two weeks. While his per-game averages don't impress, Collins' on-off stats do him justice, with the Hawks' offensive rating plus-2.7 better with him in the lineup. |
| | Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (foot) is questionable against the Nuggets. The 28-year-old recently missed two games because of dental pain, so if he's out on Friday night, Onyeka Okongwu should replace him in the rotation. While Okongwu isn't the most prolific scorer, he's averaged 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, and 1.5 steals in his two starts this season, giving him some value in all fantasy setups. |
| | Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (hip) won't play on Friday against Denver. The 25-year-old suffered a right hip flexor strain in Wednesday's win over Orlando, so it's possible his absence will extend beyond the meeting with the Nuggets. With Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) questionable, there's a chance he could be back to fill the void in the starting lineup. However, if he's not available either, AJ Griffin, who 15 points versus the Magic, may get the spot-start. |
| | Atlanta Hawks forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is questionable ahead of Friday's meeting with Denver. The 30-year-old hasn't played all season, as he has been busy working his way back from knee surgery. With John Collins (ankle) and De'Andre Hunter (hip) out, Bogdanovic may get the start if he's available. However, if he isn't, AJ Griffin, who had 15 points in Wednesday's win over Orlando, could find himself in the starting lineup. |
| | Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (shoulder) is experiencing some shoulder soreness and the team has tagged him as questionable. He wasn't listed on the injury report at all on Friday morning. The fact he popped up as questionable with soreness means he could be uncomfortable enough to not suit up, especially since it's his shooting arm. If he ends up not playing against the Denver Nuggets, Dejounte Murray will likely see a lot more usage and Aaron Holiday will most likely move up into the starting lineup. Holiday could be a quality streaming option in that case. |
Thursday, December 01
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (ankle) won't return to Wednesday's contest against the Orlando Magic. The star forward injured his ankle during a lob attempt in the second quarter. The 25-year-old fell and sprained his left ankle, which is not good news for a team that also lost De'Andre Hunter (thigh) during this game. Jarrett Culver and Vit Krejci started at the forward spots in the second half. A.J. Griffin and Onyeka Okongwu should be asked to play bigger roles if either of these players miss time. Jalen Johnson is also likely to benefit if Collins is out for an extended period of time. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on Collins. |
| | Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (thigh) was only able to play seven minutes during Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. The young forward was cleared to play from a hip issue before the game started. Sadly, Hunter wasn't able to play very long before he left due to right thigh soreness. Jarrett Culver and Vit Krejci started in the second half with John Collins (ankle) also going down in this game. The Hawks could be in big trouble if both these players are forced to miss time. Jalen Johnson is likely to benefit the most, but fantasy managers should check back for another update on Hunter. |
Monday, November 28
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (mouth) and forward De'Andre Hunter (foot) will suit up for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Earlier in the day, Capela was ruled out, but it sounds like he's made enough progress to play. He'll return from a two-game absence, which will move Onyeka Okongwu back to the bench. The Hawks can certainly use Capela's defense against Joel Embiid in this one. Fantasy managers should expect Hunter to play his normal role on Monday. It appears safe to get both players in your fantasy lineups for Monday's slate. |
Monday, November 21
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The young forward will miss his first game of the season due to a non-COVID related illness. His absence should free up playing time for A.J. Griffin who made the game-winning basket on Saturday. Also, Justin Holiday and Aaron Holiday should see more minutes, but neither are reliable enough to trust as streaming options. |
Thursday, November 10
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Atlanta Hawks forward/center Jalen Johnson (hamstring) is good to go Thursday against Philadelphia. He was initially considered questionable for the game with right hamstring tightness, but the team has now confirmed that the 20-year-old is available. Johnson doesn't play a lot on a nightly basis, averaging 14.9 minutes per game, but he's been a solid presence on the glass, and the Hawks will need all the help they can get against Joel Embiid. |
Wednesday, November 09
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (shin) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Young missed Monday's game with the same shin injury and his status remains in question as he deals with soreness. Aaron Holiday go the spot start without Young last time, but it was AJ Griffin who saw the biggest bump in fantasy value. Griffin saw 31 minutes off the bench and shot 10-for-15 for 24 points. If Young sits again, Holiday and Griffin should continue to see increased roles. |
Monday, November 07
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (shin) has earned himself another questionable tag ahead of Monday's matchup against Milwaukee. He recently had an eye issue and is now on the injury report with right shin soreness. Young looked completely fine last time out with 34 points and 10 assists in 42 minutes versus New Orleans, so hopefully he is able to play in the big game. However, if Young is out, Dejounte Murray will get to run the show all on his own, and Aaron Holiday should see more action, along with his brother Justin. |
Tuesday, November 01
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (shoulder) is listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Okongwu is experiencing some soreness in his left shoulder and is danger of missing his first game of the season. Okongwu has carved out a decent role off the bench with an average of just under 20 minutes per game. If Okongwu were to sit, Clint Capela will likely see an increase in minutes with the starters while Frank Kaminsky and Jalen Johnson could see a small increase off the bench. |
Tuesday, October 18
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter has signed a four-year extension with the organization. It came down to the wire as the two sides had until Monday evening to come to an agreement on Hunter's rookie scale extension. The 24-year-old will receive a four-year deal worth $95 million, which could end up being a bargain for Atlanta. Hunter has been solid when healthy, but keeping him on the court has been the issue. He played in 23 games in 2020, but made it up to 53 games last season. He has a great shot at exceeding his ADP, assuming he can stay on the court. Hunter has been a popular late-round selection in fantasy drafts. He has the potential, but now he needs to put it all together. |
| | Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (illness) missed practice on Tuesday due to feeling under the weather. This doesn't seem to be a cause for concern for the star guard to miss their season-opening game. If the illness is more serious than portrayed, that would mean a bigger role for Dejounte Murray and more minutes for Aaron Holiday and Justin Holiday. Young and Murray are still set to debut in the revamped backcourt. The 24-year-old is going to be a force for many fantasy managers this season as he looks to build on his All-Star season from last year. |
Tuesday, October 11
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu had his fourth-year option picked up by the team on Tuesday. The 21-year-old big man registered 8.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.3 blocks while playing 20.7 minutes per game last season. His averages increased to 10.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 2.2 blocks per game in his six games as a starter. Okongwu is likely to still come off the bench this season, but he'll receive enough minutes to be considered in fantasy leagues. He's already established himself on the boards and on defense, which has led to his increase in minutes from his rookie season to last season. Look for him to be a good contributor for both rebounds and blocks. |
| | Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson had his third-year option exercised on Tuesday. The former first-round pick didn't get a lot of playing time last season, as he played only 5.5 minutes per game across 22 games. He put up 2.4 points and 1.2 rebounds per game while shooting 53.7% from the floor. He's already behind John Collins, De'Andre Hunter, Onyeka Okongwu and Justin Holiday for minutes at both power forward and small forward. After the Hawks drafted AJ Griffin, that brings more competition for minutes. Fantasy managers should not consider Johnson in any format right now unless there's a major shakeup via trade or injury. |
