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The Hawks didn’t play Onyeka Okongwu on Monday, so the available big men moved up a spot in the rotation. Ejiofor, the 23rd overall pick in June’s draft, finished one rebound shy of a double-double in 23 minutes. With Jock Landale in the fold, Ejiofor is in line to be the third center, but there may be some minutes available at the four, depending on the matchup. For now, he’s more valuable in dynasty leagues than redraft leagues.

Alexander-Walker was the only Hawks starter available for Monday’s game, and he played 25 minutes. NAW is coming off the most productive season of his NBA career and won Most Improved Player honors. While capable of providing top-50 fantasy value, Alexander-Walker should come off the board just after that threshold in 12-team formats.

With Onyeka Okongwu off on Monday night, Landale started against the Thunder. The veteran center had a productive night at the office, reminding everyone of his streaming value. Landale isn’t a player who should be selected in 12-team drafts, but fantasy managers should be mindful of him if Okongwu sits due to injury.

After a left knee contusion kept him out of Thursday’s exhibition in San Antonio, Dort made his first appearance in a Hawks uniform on Saturday. He started, since Nickeil Alexander-Walker got the night off. While Dort gives the Hawks another quality wing defender to call upon, coming off the bench once the regular season begins likely eliminates what little fantasy value he would have as a starter. There’s no need to select him in 12-team drafts, and managers in 14-team leagues can pass as well.

Johnson had a productive night in Indy, leading all scorers with 20 points and shooting efficiently from the field. Coming off his best season to date, the Hawks forward has a Top-10 ADP in Yahoo! category leagues. Even if Johnson doesn’t meet those lofty expectations, his skill set is strong enough to still provide excellent fantasy value this season.

After scoring 13 points in Thursday’s exhibition against the Spurs, Okongwu’s production increased on Saturday. At the time of publication, the Hawks center’s Yahoo! ADP sat just outside the first 50 picks. That’s a fair expectation for Okongwu, who recorded career-best averages in points, assists, steals, blocks and three-pointers last season.

After sitting out Thursday’s exhibition against the Spurs with a left knee contusion, Dort will make his unofficial Hawks debut on Saturday. He was a starter while with Oklahoma City, but the veteran guard will likely come off the bench in Atlanta once the regular season begins. If so, Dort, whose fantasy value as a starter wasn’t great, won’t be worth the risk in most leagues.

After sitting out Atlanta’s preseason opener, McCollum played on Thursday, and his insertion into the lineup pushed Kingston Flemings (15/3/5/3, with two three-pointers) to the bench. McCollum’s move to the starting lineup was a major reason the Hawks finished the 2025-26 regular season with a flourish, and he’ll have a similar role this season. While his fantasy ceiling is somewhat limited, McCollum’s floor should be safe.

With Jalen Johnson (rest) sitting, Wiggins moved into the starting lineup on Thursday. In addition to shooting 2-of-5 from three, the 6-foot-5 wing recorded a complete stat line in 24 minutes. In addition to Johnson, the Hawks didn’t have Luguentz Dort (knee) in San Antonio, so Wiggins had more opportunities to contribute than he’s likely to once the rotation is whole.

Daniels didn’t shoot the ball particularly well on Thursday, but taking 16 shots was encouraging. Jalen Johnson (rest) got the night off, so Daniels and the other starters who played had more opportunities to shoot. He struggled mightily with his shooting last season, which hurt his overall fantasy value. If Daniels can improve his shooting efficiency while remaining an elite defender, his fantasy outlook will improve. That said, he still has top-50 potential despite the questions regarding his shot.