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Alexander-Walker ended with 26 points (9-20 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 120-105 win over the Wizards.
Alexander-Walker had another fantastic performance Wednesday, tying Anthony Davis for the game-high in points. With Jalen Johnson (ankle) sidelined for the Hawks' last two contests, Alexander-Walker has turned things up, averaging 30.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals while shooting 51.7 percent from deep over 31.9 minutes per outing during that span. The 28-year-old is having the best season of his career, and he could stay more productive than usual if Johnson misses more time moving forward.
Newell won't return to Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to a left great toe hyperextension, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. He'll finish with two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds and three assists across 10 minutes.
Newell won't return during the second half, opening up additional minutes for guys like Aaron Wiggins and Corey Kispert in Jalen Johnson's (ankle) absence. Newell's next chance to play will come in Friday's rematch against Washington.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Not starting Wednesday
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McCollum is not listed in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Washington, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
McCollum will come off the bench Wednesday. Instead, Kingston Flemings will enter the starting lineup for the first time in his career.
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Hawks' Kingston Flemings: Starting Wednesday
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Flemings will start Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The rookie floor general will get the starting nod for the first time in his young career, pushing CJ McCollum to the bench. With Jalen Johnson (ankle) sidelined, Flemings will likely see increased on-ball duties. He's averaging 7.1 points, 4.7 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 20.3 minutes per contest across seven regular-season appearances.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Out again Wednesday
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Johnson (ankle) is listed as out for Wednesday's game in Washington.
Johnson sustained a sprained left ankle in Saturday's 121-99 loss to the Pelicans and wasn't available for Monday's meeting with Indiana. Now that the 24-year-old is ruled out for a second consecutive game, his next opportunity to get back on the floor will come Friday for the rematch with the Wizards. Without Johnson, Luguentz Dort is expected to stay in the starting lineup.
Landale is out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards with a left hip strain, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Landale is sidelined for a second consecutive game with the injury. Zuby Ejiofor should handle the No. 2 center spot for as long as Landale is on the shelf.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Questionable for Wednesday
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Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game in Washington, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Johnson suffered a sprained left ankle in Saturday's 121-99 loss to New Orleans and was ruled out ahead of Monday's meeting with the Pacers. If Johnson can't get back on the floor Wednesday versus the Wizards, Luguentz Dort might make his second consecutive start.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Nearly triple-doubles
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McCollum ended Monday's 108-104 win over Indiana with 13 points (4-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, 12 assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes.
McCollum endured a rough shooting night but compensated with a season-high 12 assists, narrowly missing a triple-double. He helped orchestrate Atlanta's offense while Nickeil Alexander-Walker carried the scoring load with 34 points. McCollum's playmaking and rebounding salvaged an otherwise inefficient outing, highlighting his ability to contribute to fantasy lineups even when his shot isn't falling.
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Hawks' Corey Kispert: Drains four triples
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Kispert closed with 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over 18 minutes during Monday's 108-104 win over the Pacers.
Kispert provided an efficient scoring boost off Atlanta's bench, tying for the team's second-highest point total while connecting on four three-pointers. The Hawks were without Jalen Johnson (ankle) and Kingston Flemings (suspension), opening additional opportunities across the rotation. Kispert's perimeter shooting makes him a potential three-point specialist in deeper fantasy leagues, though his limited minutes and scoring-dependent production restrict his overall upside.
Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Drills nine treys
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Alexander-Walker finished with 34 points (12-25 FG, 9-15 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists and four steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 108-104 win over Indiana.
Alexander-Walker stepped up against a short-handed Indiana squad, as he turned in his best scoring performance of the young campaign. He was dialed in from downtown, where he added 27 of his 34 points just a few nights after going 0-for-7 from deep. The 28-year-old also led the Hawks with four steals on the opposite end. Alexander-Walker has now put up 20-plus points in four of his first eight games of the 2026-27 season.
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Hawks' Luguentz Dort: Starting Monday
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Dort is starting Monday's game against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Jalen Johnson (aknle) is out Monday, opening up a spot for Dort in the starting five. This marks the first start of the 2026-27 campaign for Dort, who is averaging 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists over seven appearances off the bench this season.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Ruled out Monday
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Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Indiana.
Johnson exited Saturday's loss to the Pelicans with a left ankle sprain and will sit out Monday's contest. The star forward's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Wizards. In the meantime, Aaron Wiggins, Luguentz Dort and Asa Newell are candidates for increased playing time.
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Hawks' Zuby Ejiofor: Recalled by Hawks
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Atlanta recalled Ejiofor from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Sunday.
Ejiofor practiced with the G League squad since Oct. 30 before being promoted back to the parent team, where he has played a limited role this season. The center may continue to move between the NBA and G League teams if he struggles to find a place in the Hawks' rotation, potentially seeing action with College Park to stay in competitive shape.
Flemings (suspension) won't play in Monday's game against Indiana, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Flemings was assessed a technical foul and ejected late in the Hawks' 121-99 loss to New Orleans on Saturday for intentionally elbowing Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head. Without the rookie on the floor, head coach Quin Snyder will presumably divide the minutes between Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Aaron Wiggins and CJ McCollum.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Questionable to suit up Monday
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Johnson (ankle) is questionable to play Monday against the Pacers.
Johnson did not return to Saturday's 121-99 loss to New Orleans after suffering a left ankle sprain in the third quarter. He's now been tagged as questionable, and if he is in fact out versus Indiana, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort are the top candidates to join the starting five for Atlanta.
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Hawks' Jock Landale: Not playing Monday
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Landale (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Indiana.
Landale injured his hip in Saturday's 121-99 loss to the Pelicans, and he'll now miss his first contest of the season. Asa Newell played a season-high 19 minutes with Landale out, and the former should continue to see his playing time increase behind Onyeka Okongwu for as long as that remains the case.
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