Atlanta Hawks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

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.

Los Angeles Clippers forward/guard Terance Mann (shoulder) is available for Friday's tilt versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Mann had been battling a right shoulder strain and missed one game. The 27-year-old could see an ample amount of minutes. Bones Hyland, Amir Coffey, and Brandon Boston Jr. could also see some more action as forward/guard Norman Powell (lower leg) will be unavailable for the third contest in a row.

Los Angeles Clippers forward/guard Terance Mann (shoulder) is listed as questionable heading into Friday's game versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Mann is in danger of missing his second game in a row due to battling a right shoulder strain. The 27-year-old suffered this injury in Tuesday's practice and missed Wednesday's game against the same Portland team. Norman Powell also being listed as questionable and Russell Westbrook still being out could limit the Clippers' guard depth if Mann can't play. Bones Hyland, Amir Coffey, and Brandon Boston Jr. benefit most from the limited guard spots. Role players typically thrive playing with the likes of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden.

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.