Corey

Kispert

Kispert hasn’t been part of the Hawks’ rotation this season, but with Jalen Johnson (ankle) out and Kingston Flemings serving a one-game suspension, Kispet took on a larger role. He took advantage of the opportunity, knocking down four three-pointers in the first half. It was a solid performance for Kispert, who is a high-level shooter. However, he doesn’t provide the Hawks with much else, which prevents him from being a consistent rotation piece.

Wiggins, who has averaged 15.8 points per game through four appearances, is dealing with a left knee contusion. If he can’t play on Wednesday, Corey Kispert could slide into the back end of the Hawks’ rotation.

Kispert provided his usual long-range barrage as Atlanta kicked off their exhibition slate, knocking down four of seven shots from three-point range. The 27-year-old sharpshooter, who was just a shade below 37 percent from distance last year, will come off the bench for the Hawks this season and is unlikely to offer significant appeal for fantasy managers.

The Hawks rested their core pieces for this game, which allowed Kispert to return to the starting unit. He provided plenty of offense, mostly from beyond the three-point line. Since they acquired him from the Wizards, Kispert has been a solid floor spacer, but he hasn’t been a large part of the rotation recently. He’ll be a depth option for Atlanta during the postseason, and he is certainly capable of getting hot and swinging a game.

Daniels is back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Nets. Interestingly, the Hawks started Corey Kispert in Daniels’ place, with the veteran forward playing 20 minutes. Daniels’ return bumps Kispert to the bench.

Kispert will get the starting nod in place of Dyson Daniels (toe), who is sidelined for this game. Kispert started six games for Atlanta in January but has come off the bench since then. He can provide some three-pointers in extra minutes, but that isn’t guaranteed. He is a low-upside streaming option.

Daniels will miss a game for the first time since before the All-Star break, opening up a spot in the starting unit. Zaccharie Risacher, Corey Kispert and Jonathan Kuminga, who is returning following a three-game absence, are all candidates to start, though there should be extra minutes for all three regardless.

Daniels, who is dealing with a sprained left great toe, most recently played 36 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Mavericks. If he can’t play on Thursday, Zaccharie Risacher and Corey Kispert are potential replacements in the starting lineup.

Against his former team, Kispert got off to a scorching hot start, knocking down his first seven shots of the game. He cooled off after that, but he ended up setting a new career high for scoring in this game. Kispert was able to get revenge on the team that drafted him, but this shouldn’t change how managers view him. Leave him on the waiver wire.

Injured during Monday’s loss to the Timberwolves, Risacher will be available for Wednesday’s game. He’ll occupy his usual spot in the starting lineup, and Corey Kispert’s playing time may decrease after logging 30 minutes on Monday.