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Luke Kennard

ATL Guard #4

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Luke Kennard recorded 18 points (7-of-9 FGs), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Grizzlies.

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.
Onyeka Okongwu

ATL Forward-Center #17

Onyeka Okongwu accounted for 18 points (6-of-10 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks and four three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Grizzlies.

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.
Jalen Johnson

ATL Forward #1

Jalen Johnson finished Wednesday’s win over the Grizzlies with 32 points (10-of-21 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), 15 rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two three-pointers.

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.
CJ McCollum

ATL Guard #3

CJ McCollum finished Monday’s loss to the Bucks with 17 points (5-of-11 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one block and two three-pointers.

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.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker

ATL Guard #7

Nickeil Alexander-Walker recorded 32 points (9-of-20 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block and seven three-pointers in Monday’s loss to the Bucks.

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.
Dyson Daniels

ATL Guard #5

Dyson Daniels amassed 17 points (8-of-16 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), nine rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and one blocked shot in Monday’s loss to the Bucks.

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.
Jalen Johnson

ATL Forward #1

Jalen Johnson accounted for 28 points (11-of-24 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), 16 rebounds, six assists, one block and three three-pointers in Monday’s loss to the Bucks.

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.
Corey Kispert

ATL Forward #24

Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Corey Kispert, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu will start Monday’s game against the Bucks.

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.
Dyson Daniels

ATL Guard #5

Dyson Daniels (ankle) is available for Monday’s game against the Bucks.

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.
Zaccharie Risacher

ATL Forward #10

Zaccharie Risacher (knee) will be re-evaluated in one week.

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.