Jacob

Toppin

Toppin injured his right shoulder in late November while playing for the Hawks’ G League affiliate. Diagnosed with a torn labrum, he underwent surgery on Monday and will not play again this season. While Toppin’s absence does not affect the Hawks’ rotation, he’ll miss out on what could have been valuable in-game reps in College Park.

Toppin’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not part of the Hawks’ rotation when healthy.

Toppin has played less than 20 total minutes for the Hawks this year. His absence won’t impact their rotation.

With the Hawks resting their regulars for Monday’s game, Toppin’s playing time increased substantially. He played 41 minutes in the overtime victory, leading all scorers with 26 points. Toppin is on a two-way contract, so his opportunities will be limited once the regular season begins. However, performances like Monday’s can grab the attention of league decision-makers, be it in Atlanta or elsewhere. There’s no need to consider selecting him in redraft leagues, but managers in deep dynasty leagues can consider using a late-round pick on Toppin.

Toppin, who agreed to a two-way contract in March, played well in Las Vegas before suffering an injury. According to the Hawks, he’s dealing with a left hip injury sustained during the first half of Monday’s game. Given Atlanta’s depth at the power forward position, Toppin may struggle to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball once the regular season begins. That said, the Hawks had to be pleased with his play at summer league.

Risacher and Gueye started Sunday’s game but did not see any action during the second quarter. Neither player returned for the start of the third, and their respective regular seasons have concluded. Both will be available for Wednesday’s play-in tournament matchup with Orlando. Risacher finished with six points, two rebounds, one block and two three-pointers in 10 minutes, with Gueye tallying three points, four rebounds and one three-pointer in seven minutes. Jacob Toppin and Vit Krejci started the third quarter.

Toppin will miss another game with a calf injury, but this will not impact active fantasy leagues. He has not played in a game since February 1 as a member of the Knicks.

Toppin’s continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Hawks’ rotation when he’s healthy.

Toppin has yet to appear in a game since joining the Hawks on a two-way deal; his most recent performance was on February 1 as a member of the Knicks. His absence will not impact fantasy basketball.

Toppin signed a two-way deal with Atlanta on March 4 but has yet to appear in an NBA game for them. This calf injury only guarantees that his debut for the Hawks will continue to be delayed for another game.