Team Profile
Atlanta Hawks
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110.3 13thOffensive Rating
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114.9 5thDefensive Rating
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-4.6 23rdNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game116.2 8th
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Points per game Against121.2 3rd
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Rebounds per game42.8 16th
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Assists per game28.6 4th
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) will return for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Johnson has been out since March 18 after suffering a right ankle sprain against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he was reportedly present for morning shootaround and is good to go following a six-game absence. Although the 22-year-old former first-round pick is no longer eligible for the Most Improved Player of the Year award this season, Johnson is averaging 17.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 1.7 three-pointers over 10 games since the All-Star break and will offer managers a big boost for the fantasy finals. Make sure to activate him ahead of Monday's action in a matchup with a pedestrian Bulls defense.
Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) will be out of the lineup for a sixth consecutive game on Monday versus the Bulls. The talented big man has been limited to just two appearances since Feb. 12 due to a toe injury. Bruno Fernando will continue to roll as Clint Capela's backup. Centers typically get an even workload in Atlanta, and the pair will have a decent matchup on Monday. Chicago's defensive numbers are mediocre across the board, including against opposing bigs. Centers average 22.1 points and 14.6 rebounds per 48 minutes against them, shooting 56.7 percent from the floor.
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Johnson has missed each of the last six games due to a right ankle sprain. However, it appears Johnson is making progress and has a chance to suit up on Monday. His return should Vit Krejci to the bench. Fantasy managers should check back on Monday for another update.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (knee) will play on Saturday against Boston. The 21-year-old had averaged 5.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.4 steals before going down with a knee injury that resulted in surgery. But after being on the shelf for over a month, he'll be back on the floor, although he may be limited in his first game back. At any rate, with Jose Alvarado (oblique) out, Daniels should see enough work to keep Jordan Hawkin off the floor, giving him some potential as a DFS value option.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (knee) appears ready to rejoin the lineup on Saturday versus Boston, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. The versatile guard hasn't played since Feb. 8, missing 21 games. However, Daniels returned to game action in the G League earlier in the week and should now also suit up for the Pelicans. The 21-year-old has averaged 5.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 21.9 minutes for the season. With Jose Alvarado (oblique) out of the lineup, Daniels will have an opportunity to pick up extra shifts off the bench, although his minutes might be monitored following his long absence.