MARCH 1, 2023 • AJC.COM
AJ GRIFFIN
Hawks rookie AJ Griffin on pushing through rookie wall Eventually in a number of NBA players’ rookie seasons there comes a point where things start to get tough. For Hawks rookie AJ Griffin, he’s...
Time Is of the Essence for Hawks Rookie AJ Griffin The importance of time is not lost on Atlanta Hawks rookie AJ Griffin.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Chips in off bench Wednesday Griffin racked up 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two rebounds in 15 minutes during Wednesday's 122-101 loss to the Knicks.
Impact It's the first time in five games Griffin has scored in double digits, but the teenage rookie was the only member of Atlanta's second unit to manage more than eight Wednesday. The 2022 first-round pick has yet to play 20 minutes off the bench in a game during February, and the addition of Saddiq Bey at the trade deadline creates some additional competition for court time and touches. Griffin's upside remains intriguing, but the Duke product might have a hard time making a consistent fantasy impact coming out of the All-Star break.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench Griffin isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Pelicans.
Impact Trae Young's return from an illness will push Griffin back to the bench Tuesday. The rookie forward is averaging 13.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 28.7 minutes across 11 games starting this season.
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Griffin will start Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Impact With Trae Young (illness) out, Dejounte Murray will slide down to point guard while AJ Griffin starts at shooting guard. In 10 starts, Griffin has averaged 13.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 steals in 29.0 minutes.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hawks' AJ Griffin's Rising Star pick 'adds another memory' to rookie season PHOENIX — Hawks fans know what rookie AJ Griffin has given the team this season and now fans of other teams will get to see it, too. On Tues...
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • AJC.COM
AJ Griffin Selected to Play in NBA Rising Stars Game Atlanta Hawks rookie AJ Griffin is heading to Salt Lake City, Utah, for the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars Game.
JANUARY 31, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Hawks' AJ Griffin selected for NBA Rising Stars challenge during All-Star weekend Hawks rookie AJ Griffin will be one of 28 participants in the Rising Stars challenge during NBA All-Star weekend Feb. 17-19 in Salt Lake Cit...
JANUARY 31, 2023 • AJC.COM
Goes 3-of-4 from deep Griffin had 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound across 21 minutes during Monday's 129-125 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Impact The first-round pick out of Duke isn't doing enough to warrant much fantasy attention, though it's encouraging that coach Nate McMillan is comfortable entrusting him with 17-to-22 minutes off the bench on most nights. In the month of January, Griffin is averaging 8.1 points on 57.7 percent shooting, including a red-hot 53.5 percent from downtown (2.9 3PA/G).
JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Perfect from perimter in loss Griffin racked up 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Saturday's 122-118 loss to the Hornets.
Impact Griffin was a perfect 3-of-3 from the three-point line, ending with 13 points in 23 minutes. He has now scored in double digits in four of his past five games, although his peripheral numbers certainly don't jump off the page. He is well outside the top 150 over the past two weeks, making him nothing more than a potential stream candidate in slightly deeper formats.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in double figures Griffin supplied 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and four rebounds in 23 minutes during Saturday's 114-103 victory over the Raptors.
Impact Griffin found success from beyond the arc, where he scored nine of his 13 points. This marks his first night scoring in double figures since Dec. 30, when he put up 13 points against the Lakers. Griffin saw an uptick in minutes Saturday night with Bogdan Bogdanovic (quad) sidelined, but he'll likely go back to logging around 15 minutes per night once Bogdanovic returns to health.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
AJ Griffin's Rookie Season Remains Bright Spot for Hawks Atlanta Hawks forward AJ Griffin has shined in his rookie season.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Returns to bench Monday Griffin will come off the bench for Monday's contest against the Warriors, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Griffin started Atlanta's previous two contests but will return to his reserve role Monday. The rookie out of Duke is averaging 10.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals over the first 32 appearances of his career.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 13 points in start Griffin totaled 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 24 minutes during Friday's 130-121 loss to the Lakers.
Impact Griffin remained in the starting lineup Friday but fell short of the mark when it comes to fantasy value. Despite cobbling together an impressive rookie season, Griffin has slowed of late, barely putting up top-250 value over the latest stretch with single-digit scoring in three of his past four outings. He can be utilized as a three-point streamer, but anything beyond that is a little risky.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting role yields very little Griffin chipped in four points (2-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 108-107 loss to the Nets.
Impact Griffin moved into the starting lineup Wednesday, one of three fill-in starters for the Hawks. Despite the promotion, he was unable to deliver anything outside of a pair of steals. While he has shown flashes this season, he is simply too inconsistent to warrant allocating a permanent 12-team roster spot. He is fine to stream for now, but as soon as the Hawks start getting their guys back, he can be safely sent back to the waiver wire.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets starting nod Griffin is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Nets, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Griffin will replace Bogdan Bogdanovic in the starting lineup Wednesday, despite Bogdanovic being available. Griffin is averaging 14.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.4 assists in 30.3 minutes across his eight games as a starter this season.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Big hand in win over Magic Griffin racked up 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Monday's 126-125 victory over Orlando.
Impact Griffin has bested Monday's effort just twice all season, and he added a season-best seven boards to boot, securing a productive fantasy night. While Griffin dropped out of the starting five for the last two games, his production hasn't slowed too much, and he's averaging 15.4 points per game over the last five tilts. The rookie first-round pick has earned himself an expansive role off the bench, but he's mainly a bench piece, at best, in most fantasy formats at this point.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Little to offer Friday Griffin registered 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Friday's 125-106 victory over the Hornets.
Impact Griffin moved back to the bench Friday and bumbled his way to 13 points with very little else. After a period of relevance, Griffin is now outside the top 200 over the past two weeks, offering upside in steals and three-pointers only. Given he has been unable to produce, even with a number of pivotal pieces on the sideline, managers are well within their rights to move on at this point.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to bench Griffin will come off the bench Friday against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Impact Coach Nate McMillan is changing the starting five, sending Griffin and Jalen Johnson to the bench, while inserting Bogdan Bogdanovic and Trent Forrest. However, Griffin should still see a significant role. Over the past 15 games, he's averaged 12.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.1 assists in 26.7 minutes.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Cunningham: Impressive rookie AJ Griffin helps Hawks stay afloat The Hawks are tied for seventh in the Eastern Conference with more than a third of their schedule completed. It could be worse – and probabl...
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Impressive rookie AJ Griffin helps Hawks stay afloat The Hawks are tied for seventh in the Eastern Conference with more than a third of their schedule completed. It could be worse, and probably...
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • AJC.COM
AJ Griffin: First rookie with multiple game-winning shots since 1993-94 Griffin became the first Hawks player over the last 25 seasons to drain multiple game-winning shots in the same season.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
AJ Griffin ANOTHER Buzzer Beater in Overtime vs. Chicago Bulls
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE
NBA round-up: AJ Griffin's scores winner as Atlanta Hawks stun Chicago Bulls in overtime thriller NBA round-up: AJ Griffin scored on a twisting lob at the overtime buzzer to give the Atlanta Hawks a stunning 123-122 win over the Chicago B...
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • SKY.COM
Career high in minutes Griffin ended with 17 points (7-17 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 40 minutes during Sunday's 123-122 overtime win against Chicago.
Impact Griffin kept a spot in the starting lineup even with De'Andre Hunter (hip) returning Sunday night. The rookie out of Duke ended up playing a career-high 40 minutes in the overtime win, and he even knocked down a shot at the buzzer to give Atlanta the win. Griffin struggled mightily from beyond the arc but still managed 17 points. He's a solid add in most formats and should continue to see big minutes going forward.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
