Atlanta Hawks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (hand) is available ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The superstar guard is ready to go despite dealing with a right hand contusion. He'll be the primary ball handler especially with Jalen Johnson (shoulder) sidelined for this game. Young figures to resume his regular role or possibly play a few more minutes without Johnson on the court. Fantasy managers should feel confident about plugging Young into their lineups. Young has posted three straight games with 30 points or more, so he'll be a strong fantasy option for Saturday's game.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) was upgraded from questionable to available for Friday night's matchup with the Lakers. The breakout forward missed Wednesday's 139-120 loss to the Nuggets but will be back in the lineup as the Hawks try to knock off the Lakers, who are on the second night of a back-to-back. Johnson has averaged 19.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in his 31 games this season and has been on pace with those numbers recently as well. He had 12 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists in his first game against the Lakers this season, but his scoring has been trending up lately, setting him up as a good play in the late game on Friday night.

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young will be able to play on Friday night against the Lakers despite a questionable tag coming into the night. Throughout the season, the All-Star point guard has been a regular on the injury report but he has only missed two games all year. On Wednesday in Denver, he had 30 points to go with nine assists and four rebounds to start the New Year. Young has been putting up great numbers all season, and has really picked it up over his last 10 games, producing 25.7 points, 12.1 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game in 35.9 minutes per contest. He's a great play in all formats against the Lakers, who have been a top-10 matchup for point guards in most formats.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (hand) is listed as questionable for the Hawks as they continue their road trip with a stop in Los Angeles on Friday night. Young has been regularly listed on the injury report with a variety of issues but has played 32 of 34 games for Atlanta and hasn't missed a game since December 21. He played on Wednesday and scored 30 points to go with nine assists and four rebounds. In his last 10 games, he has averaged 25.7 points, 12.1 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game in 35.9 minutes per contest. If Young is sidelined, Bogdan Bogdanovic (leg) would help fill in if he's able o play through his own questionable tag. If Bogdan is out as well, Dyson Daniels and Vit Krejci will have to absorb the work at point guard.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's road game against the Lakers, according to Kevin Chouinard of Hawks.com. Johnson is having a breakthrough season and has been able to play in 31 of the team's 34 games. He was sidelined on Wednesday in Denver for the Hawks'19-point loss but will hope to return as the team's trip to the West continues. In his 11 December games, the former Duke Blue Devil averaged 19.5 points, 10.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.9 steals in 36.5 minutes per game. Since the Lakers will be on the second night of a back-to-back, it could be a good chance for the Hawks to get a big win in Los Angeles, and Johnson will be a strong play if he's able to return. If not, Garrison Mathews could get another start with more time for Vit Krejci, De'Andre Hunter, and David Roddy as well.