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Exits preseason game with injury Capela will not return to Wednesday's preseason game against the Heat due to right ankle soreness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network

Impact Capela will finish the contest with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds across seven minutes. The Hawks' final preseason game comes Thursday and it wouldn't be surprising to see the Hawks give Capela the night off.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Wednesday Lundy (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against Miami, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Lundy is battling a sprained ankle and will be unavailable for the first leg of Atlanta's back-to-back set. It's unclear if Lundy will be cleared in time for the regular season.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Barlow (undisclosed) is unavailable for Wednesday's preseason contest versus Miami, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Barlow missing his second consecutive preseason contest is especially notable in the context of Onyeka Okongwu (toe) also being unavailable. Barlow's next opportunity to prove himself comes Thursday as Atlanta closes a back-to-back set versus Oklahoma City, but it's unclear why the 21-year-old, two-way signee is inactive.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Zeller has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Heat, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Zeller will sit out the first end of Atlanta's back-to-back set for rest purposes. He's one of seven Hawks players to be deemed inactive for the contest.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Wednesday Bogdanovic will not play in Wednesday's preseason contest versus Miami, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Bogdanovic is joined by De'Andre Hunter and Zaccharie Risacher as key members of Atlanta's wing rotation who will be resting Wednesday. Bogdanovic appeared in a career-high 79 regular-season contests with the Hawks last year, so continuing his streak of good health is likely a priority for Atlanta.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wednesday Okongwu (toe) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Heat, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Okongwu hasn't appeared in a preseason game as he continues to rehab a toe procedure he underwent back in April. His last chance to take the floor before the regular season comes Thursday against Oklahoma City.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Risacher (rest) is inactive for Wednesday's preseason game versus Miami, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Risacher next opportunity to take the court comes in short order, as Atlanta closes the back-to-back Thursday versus the Thunder. The rookie was solid in his latest preseason appearance, posting 14 points (5-11 FG) and eight rebounds in 23 minutes versus Philadelphia on Monday.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Hunter is a healthy scratch for Wednesday's preseason contest versus Miami, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Hunter's maintenance comes with Atlanta closing a back-to-back versus Oklahoma City on Thursday. Hunter is joined by Zaccharie Risacher and Bogdan Bogdanovic as key components of Atlanta's wing rotation that will also be resting Wednesday.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Krejci will start Wednesday's game against the Heat, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Krejci will draw the start Wednesday while De'Andre Hunter (undisclosed) and Zaccharie Risacher (undisclosed) sit out. Krejci averaged 6.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 24.6 minutes per game in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 15 • NBA.COM

Inks Exhibit 10 deal The Hawks signed Joiner to an Exhibit 10 deal Tuesday, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Joiner is expected to report to Atlanta's G League affiliate -- the College Park Skyhawks. He's yet to appear in a regular-season NBA game.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 15 • AJC.COM

Near double-double vs. 76ers Capela tallied 10 points (5-8 FG), nine rebounds, three assists and one block over 21 minutes during Monday's 104-89 preseason loss to the 76ers.

Impact Capela has been one rebound shy of registering a double-double in each of his two preseason outings. The 2014 first-round pick should hoard the boards during the 2024-25 regular season as he serves as the Hawks' defensive anchor. During the 2023-24 campaign, Capela averaged 11.5 points on 57.1 percent shooting, 10.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 blocks over 25.8 minutes per game across 73 regular-season contests.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles off bench Monday Bufkin logged five points (2-13 FG, 0-5 3pt, 1-1 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one steal over 21 minutes in Monday's 104-89 preseason loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Bufkin and fellow reserve Bogdan Bogdanovic both struggled from the field Monday, and the duo combined for 19 points on 4-for-24 shooting from the field (including 2-for-13 from beyond the arc). Bufkin, who Atlanta selected in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, is expected to serve as the backup point guard to Trae Young during the 2024-25 regular season. However, Bufkin will need to be more efficient from the field in order to keep a steady spot in the Hawks' rotation.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Turnover problems vs. 76ers Young finished Monday's 104-89 preseason loss to the 76ers with 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt), nine assists, three rebounds and two steals over 27 minutes.

Impact Young dished a team-high nine assists during Monday's loss, but he struggled from the field and gave away a game-high nine turnovers. Young will be the Hawks' primary ball handler this season after Dejounte Murray was traded to the Pelicans in late June, so there will be some games where the former is leading Atlanta in both assists and turnovers as he gets Jalen Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher and his other teammates involved on offense. Young is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2023-24 campaign, during which he missed 23 regular-season games after the All-Star break due to a torn tendon in his left fifth finger.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Adds 14 bench points Risacher tallied 14 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes during Monday's 104-89 preseason loss to the 76ers.

Impact Risacher came off the bench again Monday, but he finished the night with a team-high 14 points and fell just two rebounds shy of a double-double. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick continues to impress in the preseason, as he's scored 32 total points in his first two appearances while also showing significant upside on the glass.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles vs. 76ers Bogdanovic (rest) finished with six points (2-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 19 minutes off the bench in Monday's 104-89 preseason loss to Philadelphia...

Impact Bogdanovic was held out of Tuesday's exhibition for rest purposes, and he failed to get his shot working from deep during Monday's clash. Fortunately, he'll have a few more opportunities to shake off the rest Wednesday in Miami and Thursday in Oklahoma City before the regular season begins Oct. 23.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 15 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 15 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 15 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 15 • YOUTUBE

Won't see floor Monday Okongwu (toe) has officially been ruled out of Monday's preseason game against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact This does not come as a surprise as coach Quin Snyder said Monday there was a "good chance" Okongwu wouldn't suit up. The big man is working his way back from a non-surgical procedure on his left big toe which he underwent in April. The club is taking it slow with Okongwu, though there is optimism that he returns to game action during the preseason, with his next opportunity coming Wednesday against the Heat.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Monday Barlow won't play in Monday's preseason game against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact The team failed to disclose the reason behind Barlow sitting Monday, so he may simply be receiving a night to rest. His next chance to suit up will arrive Wednesday in Miami.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle sprain Coach Quin Snyder said Monday that Lundy is dealing with a sprained ankle, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact It's unclear if Lundy's current injury is related to the left ankle surgery he had during the offseason. His status for the rest of the preseason is in jeopardy.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Monday Coach Quin Snyder said there's a "good chance" Okongwu (toe) doesn't play in Monday's preseason game against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Okongwu is still working his way back from a non-surgical procedure he underwent in April to deal with inflammation in his left big toe. While he's unlikely to play Monday, Snyder added that he's hopeful Okongwu suits up before the preseason ends. He'll have two more chances to do so -- Wednesday in Miami and Thursday in Oklahoma City.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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