Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) will sit out Saturday's game against Charlotte. The team listed Okongwu as doubtful on the initial injury report, so he was always likely to miss the game. With Okongwu sidelined, Bruno Fernando is set to fill the minutes behind starting center Clint Capela. It's a wonderful matchup for Atlanta's big men, as Charlotte gives up the third-most points in the league to centers, and only Washington has allowed more rebounds to the position.

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) is unlikely to suit up against the Hornets. He recently sat out a month because of a big toe injury. However, Okongwu has appeared in Atlanta's previous two games and logged nearly 20 minutes per contest. Yet, the 23-year-old is expected to get the night off to take a breather before potentially returning on Monday night versus Boston. The Hawks' injury report is loaded, so Bruno Fernando and De'Andre Hunter could be productive enough to make a difference for DFS participants.

The preliminary diagnosis for Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) is a right ankle sprain, and he will be re-evaluated in one week. It's a tough break for a 30-38 Hawks team looking to stay alive in the East play-in race as well as fantasy managers participating in the playoffs. Based on this timetable, the 22-year-old Most Improved Player of the Year candidate's next chance to return arrives on March 30 against the Milwaukee Bucks, well into fantasy semifinals week. Over 12 games without Johnson, spot-up wing De'Andre Hunter is averaging 15.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 2.2 three-pointers and will be a strong source of points and treys as the most likely candidate to enter Atlanta's starting lineup. Hunter should be rostered in all leagues ahead of Thursday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns, but they're giving up the sixth-fewest DraftKings points per game to opposing power forwards.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) will miss Thursday's matchup against Phoenix. He has been ruled out for the contest after Johnson re-injured his right ankle in the previous game versus the Lakers. The 22-year-old recently missed three games with a right ankle sprain. Johnson's absence means more playing time off the bench for De'Andre Hunter, who might even move into the starting unit. Hunter struggled against the Lakers but has done well lately, averaging 16.0 points for March. Vit Krejci and Garrison Mathews could get more usage as well in smaller lineups, although their contributions have been underwhelming.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson re-injured his right ankle on Monday versus the Lakers. Playing in his third game since returning from a sprained ankle, Johnson was hurt in the middle of the fourth quarter when he landed on teammate Clint Capela's foot. Following a trip to the locker room, Johnson rejoined the bench area for the final few minutes but didn't re-enter the game. However, the Hawks were down big at that point, and it's possible Johnson would have been thrown back into action if the score had been competitive. His status definitely deserves monitoring ahead of the next game on Thursday versus Phoenix.