Corey

Kispert

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.

Risacher suffered a quad contusion during Monday’s loss to the Timberwolves, which limited him to 21 minutes. Corey Kispert played 30 minutes off the bench, and could figure more prominently in the rotation if Risacher can’t play on Wednesday. Kispert would only be worth a look for managers needing three-point production.

The Hawks will be without two starters for Monday’s game, with Daniels and All-Star Jalen Johnson sitting due to injury. In the case of the former, his absences free up additional minutes for Corey Kispert and CJ McCollum. The former has started five games since being traded to the Hawks, while the latter has only started one. This may also be a spot where Buddy Hield or Gabe Vincent makes their Hawks debut after both received DNP-CDs in Saturday’s loss to the Hornets.

Daniels is dealing with some inflammation in his right ankle. If he’s unable to play on Monday, that would be a significant issue for the Hawks, as Daniels would likely be assigned to guard Anthony Edwards. Corey Kispert and CJ McCollum would take on added responsibilities on offense, but neither defends at Daniels’ level. There would also be room in the rotation for Buddy Hield or Gabe Vincent, but neither would be worth the streaming risk.