Atlanta Hawks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (illness) will play against Phoenix on Tuesday. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. This should be a big boost for the Hawks, who remain without Jalen Johnson (shoulder). Young is a walking double-double and recently had his third 20-20 game of the season. However, the Suns found a way to slow down Young last week when he finished a 123-115 loss with 21 points and seven assists.

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (illness) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's meeting with Phoenix. He is feeling under the weather and may be out for only the third time in 2024-25. Considering the Hawks also play on Wednesday against Chicago, Young might even miss multiple games. Jalen Johnson (shoulder) has already been out for the Hawks recently, so a major collective effort will be needed on Tuesday if Young also misses the game. Vit Krejci is looking at a further boost, while Dyson Daniels would have to take on more offensive responsibilities.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) will not be available when the Hawks host the Suns on Tuesday. The 23-year-old is in the midst of a breakout season, averaging 19.8 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, but he has missed four of the last five games for the Hawks, including each of their last three games. Atlanta's Saturday matchup against the Rockets was postponed due to weather, so they'll actually end up facing the Suns in consecutive games. Last Thursday when Johnson was also out, Vit Krejci made a third straight start and played 26 minutes, producing 12 points, three rebounds, six assists, and one steal. Krejci should be a serviceable streaming option and DFS value while Johnson is out. Johnson's next chance to return will be Wednesday when the Hawks finish their back-to-back against the Bulls.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) won't play on Saturday against the Rockets. Initially, his right shoulder inflammation wasn't too concerning for fantasy managers. However, Johnson will miss a fourth consecutive game on Saturday, so most are hoping he won't be on the shelf much longer. It's unfortunate, especially since the 23-year-old is averaging career-highs in points (19.8), rebounds (10.1), assists (5.3), blocks (1.1), and steals (1.5). But until he's back on the floor, Trae Young (Achilles), Dyson Daniels, and De'Andre Hunter should benefit the most on the offensive end.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (Achilles) is expected to suit up on Saturday against Houston. The right Achilles Tendinitis is nothing new, so he should be out there barring a setback. The 26-year-old hasn't had his most efficient season, averaging 22.5 points and shooting 33.9% from behind the arc. Fortunately, he's at least made up for it by amassing a career-high 12.1 assists per game. With Jalen Johnson (shoulder) still out, Young should continue to get a few more looks at the basket. While he's always a must-start in redraft formats, the challenging matchup versus Houston doesn't make him a practical option for DFS lineups.