ATLANTA HAWKS NEWS

Onyeka Okongwu - Moving to bench Okongwu will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact The big man started the last three games in place of Clint Capela, but he'll head back to a bench role as Capela reclaims his usual spot at center. Capela made his return to action off the bench Friday against Miami, and while Okongwu remained in the starting five and saw 25 minutes, he finished with only six points, four rebounds and one block. Capela will still be on a minutes limit Sunday, so Okongwu could still be a viable, lower-end option in DFS contests.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clint Capela - Back in starting five Capela will start Sunday's game against the Hornets, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Capela made his return to action from an ankle injury Friday against Miami and saw 26 minutes of action off the bench, finishing with six points, six rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes. While he'll remain on a minutes restriction Sunday, he'll move back into the starting five, while Onyeka Okongwu shifts to the bench.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Gallinari - Clear to play Sunday Gallinari (Achilles) is available for Sunday's game at Charlotte, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gallinari was a game-time decision as he continues to nurse a sore right Achilles, and he'll take the court Sunday for Atlanta. He averaged 16.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 29.0 minutes over the previous four games before sitting out Friday's matchup with Miami.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Huerter - Available Sunday Huerter (hip) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Huerter was a game-time decision after participating in Sunday's shootaround, and he'll be able to play through his right hip contusion against Charlotte. Across his last four starts, the 23-year-old has averaged 13.0 points, 4.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds in 35.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clint Capela - Remains on minutes restriction Capela will have a minutes restriction for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Capela returned from a six-game absence Friday against the Heat and played 26 minutes off the bench, and it appears he'll have a similar workload for Sunday's contest. He should again split work at center with Onyeka Okongwu, who played 25 minutes Friday as the starter.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Gallinari - Goes through shootaround Gallinari (Achilles) went through shootaround and will be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Hornets, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution repo...

Impact Gallinari didn't participate in Friday's shootaround and was ultimately unavailable against the Heat after being labeled a game-time decision. Obviously, the positive news this time around is that the veteran forward went through shootaround Sunday morning, but he's still officially listed as questionable. If he's ruled out again, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot would likely see an increased role off the bench.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Winterhawks jump Thuderbirds in standings with 5-1 win Missing their best player, Portland outshoots Seattle 49-28 in the win.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Kevin Huerter - Will be game-time decision Huerter (hip) went through shootaround and will be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's contest against the Hornets, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Huerter presumably suffered the injury during Friday's win, but he was still able to score 21 points across 36 minutes. He's officially listed as questionable but appears to be trending in the right direction. If he's unable to suit up, Lou Williams, Delon Wright and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot should see additional usage.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bogdan Bogdanovic - Won't play Sunday Bogdanovic (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Correcting a previous update, Bogdanovic will be unavailable for a fifth consecutive game due to a sore right knee. Kevin Huerter (hip) will likely draw another start if he's available, while Lou Williams and Delon Wright could also see additional playing time against Charlotte.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bogdan Bogdanovic - Listed as questionable Bogdanovic (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Bogdanovic has sat out each of the last four games due to right knee soreness. General manager Travis Schlenk was hopeful that the 29-year-old would be back in action this weekend, but Kevin Huerter (hip), Lou Williams and Delon Wright should continue to see increased work if Bogdanovic remains sidelined.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Gallinari - Questionable vs. Hornets Gallinari (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Gallinari was unavailable Friday against the Heat after being labeled a game-time decision, but he'll have another chance to suit up Sunday. Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot should see additional playing time if Gallinari sits out again Sunday.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Huerter - Questionable Sunday Huerter is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets due to a right hip contusion, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Huerter was productive in Friday's win over the Heat and posted 21 points, two rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes. However, he's dealing with a right hip injury following the game. If the 23-year-old is unavailable against Charlotte, Lou Williams, Delon Wright and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot should see additional usage.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clint Capela - Splits minutes with Okongwu Capela (ankle) posted six points (3-3 FG), six rebounds and two assists Friday in the Hawks' 110-108 win over the Heat.

Impact For the first time all season, Capela made an appearance off the bench as the Hawks looked to ease him back into the mix following a six-game absence. Onyeka Okongwu retained the starting job, but he essentially split the center minutes with Capela, logging 25 to the latter's 26. Expect the gap between the two to become larger once Capela has a chance to fully regain conditioning, and there's a good chance that the 27-year-old recaptures his familiar starting role as soon as Sunday's game in Charlotte.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

John Collins - Efficient performance in win Collins posted 15 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes during Friday's 110-108 win over the Heat.

Impact Collins scored in double figures for the sixth game in a row. During those contests, he's averaged 15.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 blocks in 30.0 minutes. The 24-year-old is posting numbers very similar to last season as trade rumors once again swirl around him -- and the Hawks in general.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delon Wright - Drops five dimes in win Wright finished with nine points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 110-108 win over the Heat.

Impact Wight continues to operate as the primary backup to Trae Young, but that role has yet to warrant the 6-foot-5 guard much fantasy consideration. As a reserve, he's averaging just 3.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 15.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

De'Andre Hunter - Double-doubles in win Hunter produced 13 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 110-108 victory over the Heat.

Impact Hunter grabbed a team-high 10 boards en route to his first double-double of the season. Over his last six games, the 2019 first-round pick has averaged 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 blocks in 31.3 minutes. His current role is obviously extremely advantageous for fantasy managers, but it remains to be seen how the impending returns of Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) and Danilo Gallinari (Achilles) will impact his production.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Huerter - Gets hot from distance Huerter posted 21 points (8-13 FG, 5-9 3Pt), two rebounds and four assists over 36 minutes during Friday's 110-108 victory over Miami.

Impact Huerter scored at least 20 points for the first time since Jan. 5. He's drawn four consecutive starts with Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) sidelined and has averaged 13.0 points, 4.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds in 35.3 minutes during those contests. As long as Bogdanovic remains out, Huerter will likely continue to garner a sizable enough role to be worth fantasy consideration.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trae Young - Scores game-high 28 points Young ended Friday's 110-108 win over the Heat with 28 points (6-15 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 12-15 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 36 minutes.

Impact Young led all scorers with 28 points thanks in large part to 15 trips to the free-throw line. The star point guard has scored at least 20 points in five straight games and has averaged 29.6 points, 9.2 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 36.2 minutes during those contests. He'll look to continue his strong play against the Hornets on Sunday.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta faces Charlotte on 3-game win streak

Atlanta will look to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Hawks take on Charlotte

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hawks survive close call vs. Heat to nab third straight win Surviving a close call, the Hawks (20-25) held on to beat the Heat, 110-108, Friday at State Farm Arena.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • AJC.COM

Young scores 28 as Hawks hold off Heat at the end, 110-108

Trae Young scored 28 points, Kevin Huerter added 21 and the Atlanta Hawks won their third straight game after nearly blowing an 18-point lead in a 110-108 victory over the Miami He...

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clint Capela - Coming off bench Friday Capela isn't starting Friday's game against Miami, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Capela will be available following a six-game absence due to an ankle injury, but he'll have a minutes restriction during his first game back on the court. Onyeka Okongwu will draw his third consecutive start Friday.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Onyeka Okongwu - Starting again Friday Okongwu is starting Friday's game against the Heat, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Although Clint Capela will be available to return Friday, he'll be on a minutes restriction against Miami, which will allow Okongwu to continue to see a slight uptick in playing time. Across his last two starts, the 21-year-old averaged 14.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in 35.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE