OCTOBER 29 • AJC.COM
Hawks' depth tested in loss to Wizards Five observations from Monday's matchup at State Farm Arena....
Washington Wizards vs. Atlanta Hawks
OCTOBER 29 • YOUTUBE
Hawks guard Vit Krejci injured in Monday's loss to Wizards Krejci left midway through the second quarter and went straight to the locker room after hitting a pair of free throws. He was ruled out wit...
OCTOBER 29 • AJC.COM
Hawks vs. Wizards Postgame Press Conference: Jalen Johnson
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Hawks vs. Wizards Postgame Press Conference: Trae Young
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Hawks vs. Wizards Postgame Press Conference: Quin Snyder
OCTOBER 29 • YOUTUBE
Kuzma scores 25 as the Wizards pick up their first win with a 121-119 victory over Hawks
Kyle Kuzma had 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and the Washington Wizards beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-119 for their first win this seasonOCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jordan Poole with the DAGGER THREE against the Hawks 🔥
OCTOBER 29 • YOUTUBE
Hawks guard Vit Krejci exits Monday's game versus Wizards Krejci left midway through the second quarter and went straight to the locker room after hitting a pair of free throws. He was ruled out wit...
OCTOBER 29 • AJC.COM
Heads back to locker room Krejci (undisclosed) went back to the locker room in the second quarter of Monday's matchup against the Wizards, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Krejci appeared to favor his groin area after being fouled. He stayed in the game and made his first free throw before leaving the court. The 24-year-old has played double-digit minutes in three regular-season games as the club has been without Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) since Opening Night.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play vs. Wizards Hunter (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against Washington, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Hunter will miss a second straight game due to right knee inflammation. No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher started for Hunter on Sunday against the Thunder, and the former should reprise that role for Monday's contest. Hunter's next chance at suiting up will be Wednesday against Washington again.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to NBA club Atlanta recalled Gueye from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Monday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Gueye practiced with the Skyhawks on Monday morning but will be available for the Hawks' matchup against Washington on Monday night. Gueye hasn't been part of the regular rotation to begin the season, but Atlanta has a lengthy injury report for Monday's game.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Back to NBA Atlanta recalled Wallace from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Monday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Wallace was sent to the G League to practice Monday but has been brought back to the NBA club ahead of Atlanta's game versus Washington to provide emergency depth. Wallace has yet to appear in a regular-season game this year, but the Hawks have a lengthy injury report for Monday's game.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Zaccharie Risacher Shows Promise In First Career Start Zaccharie Risacher is the least-hyped No. 1 overall pick in quite some time. That’s just a fact. It doesn’t take away from his talent as a p...
OCTOBER 28 • SI.COM
Unavailable for Monday Correcting a previous report, Zeller (personal) will be unavailable for Monday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Zeller will be sidelined for his fourth straight game to open the season, and he remains without a timetable for a return.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from injury report Zeller (personal) is available for Monday's game against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Zeller could potentially make his season debut Monday with Onyeka Okongwu resting on the second leg of this back-to-back set. To be clear, Zeller is not guaranteed to be in the rotation most nights.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Hunter (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Hunter could return to the floor after missing Sunday's game against the Thunder. While Hunter was on the shelf, rookie No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher made his first start and made a very strong impression. Both Hunter and Risacher could potentially see heavy run Monday with Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) and Onyeka Okongwu (rest) sidelined.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Monday Bogdanovic (hamstring) will not play in Monday's game against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Bogdanovic will miss a third straight game with a hamstring problem, though he should be considered day-to-day going forward. Bogdanovic's next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Wizards. Dyson Daniels will have a safer floor with Bogdanovic out of the lineup, and Garrison Mathews could remain in the rotation.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Monday Okongwu (rest) will not play Monday against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Hawks will give Okongwu the night off for injury management related to his left toe. Fantasy managers should expect him back for Wednesday's rematch against the Wizards. Clint Capela could see a higher floor Monday, while Larry Nance could see a bump in playing time.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Held in check Johnson supplied seven points (3-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists and one block over 29 minutes during Sunday's 128-104 loss to the Thunder.
Impact This was a dud by Johnson's standards, especially considering Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) and De'Andre Hunter (knee) were both sidelined. His counting stats have been fine, but Johnson has yet to find his rhythm. Through three games, he's shooting 29.7 percent from the field and 20.0 percent from beyond the arc.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 14 points Mathews posted 14 points (4-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 22 minutes during Sunday's 128-104 loss to the Thunder.
Impact After failing to crack the rotation on Opening Night, Mathews has appeared in two games with averages of 11.0 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 3.0 three-pointers. Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) and De'Andre Hunter (knee) are both battling injuries, and Mathews has shown that he's capable of stepping up for the Hawks.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 14 points Sunday Okongwu closed Sunday's 128-104 loss to the Thunder with 14 points (3-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes.
Impact Okongwu has played off the bench in Atlanta's first three games of the season, but he's outplayed Clint Capela from a scoring perspective each time, hitting double digits in two of those outings. Capela should remain the starting center due to the chemistry he has with Trae Young and also due to his defensive contributions, but Okongwu will remain a solid fantasy alternative as long as he continues to log more than 20 minutes per game off the bench on a steady basis.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 13 points in first start Risacher finished Sunday's 128-104 loss to the Thunder with 13 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 27 minutes.
Impact Risacher made the first start of his NBA career Sunday and didn't disappoint, scoring in double digits and looking active on the glass. The sample size remains small, but the Frenchman looked much better in a starting role than off the bench, and it wouldn't be surprising if he stays in that role going forward. Three games aren't enough to draw any conclusions, but Risacher notched personal bests in points, rebounds and assists while surpassing the 20-point plateau for the first time.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Double-double streak stops Sunday Young logged 24 points (7-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), one rebound and eight assists over 37 minutes during Sunday's 128-104 loss to the Thunder.
Impact The fact that this 24-point, eight-assist performance was Young's worst outing of the season shows how hot he's been to start the campaign. The star floor general has back-to-back favorable matchups against the Wizards on Monday and Wednesday, so he could be in line to extend his excellent start to the season, both in real life but also in fantasy, where he was one of the best guards over the first days of action.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
