Nickeil Alexander-Walker News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

San Antonio visits Atlanta following Johnson's 43-point game

Atlanta plays the San Antonio Spurs after Jalen Johnson scored 43 points in the Atlanta Hawks' 133-126 loss to the Charlotte Hornets

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Adds 28 points despite role shift Alexander-Walker racked up 28 points (11-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes during Thursday's 133-126 loss to Charlotte.

Impact Alexander-Walker moved back to a bench role following the return of Trae Young from a knee injury, but his production didn't take any sort of hit. Thursday marked the fifth time in seven December appearances that Alexander-Walker has scored 20 or more points, and he should continue to see chances to fire at the offensive end, even with Young now healthy.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball hits 7 1st-half 3-pointers in return, Hornets beat Hawks 133-126

LaMelo Ball hit seven first-half 3-pointers in his return from a right ankle injury, Charlotte had 18 in the opening 24 minutes to match the NBA and franchise records and the Horne...

7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Back to bench vs. Hornets Alexander-Walker is not starting in Thursday's game against Charlotte, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Impact The 2019 first-rounder had started each of his appearances since and including the Oct. 31 win over Indiana, but the return of Trae Young (knee) is disrupting this stretch Thursday. Over three games off the bench this year, Alexander-Walker has averaged 15.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks in 30.1 minutes per tilt

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte hosts Atlanta following overtime win against Cleveland

Charlotte hosts the Atlanta Hawks after the Hornets took down the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in overtime

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cleared to play Sunday Alexander-Walker (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Alexander-Walker drew the questionable tag for Sunday's game due to a right ankle sprain, but he has been given the green light to play. The seventh-year pro is in the midst of a career year and is averaging 20.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.9 threes and 1.0 steals over 32.6 minutes per game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nursing ankle sprain Alexander-Walker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Alexander-Walker is nursing a sprained right ankle that he likely sustained during the Hawks' 142-115 loss to the Pistons on Friday. Luke Kennard, Zaccharie Risacher and Vit Krejci would all be in line for increased roles if Alexander-Walker is not cleared to play Sunday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Inevitable rotation decision could ruin Nickeil Alexander-Walker's breakout season Trae Young is set to return from injury soon, sending Nickeil Alexander-Walker back to his original role as a sixth-man.

5 DAYS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Team-high 22 points in loss Alexander-Walker amassed 22 points (6-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and two rebounds across 31 minutes during Friday's 142-115 loss to Detroit.

Impact Alexander-Walker led Atlanta in scoring in a blowout loss to the Pistons, delivering another efficient shooting performance. It was also Walker's first game this season without recording an assist and his eighth game with two rebounds or fewer. The 27-year-old guard has excelled as a scorer with Trae Young (knee) sidelined, scoring at least 20 points in 10 of the last 13 games with multiple made threes in all but one game over that stretch.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pistons tie NBA record for scoring balance in 142-115 win over Hawks

Isaiah Stewart scored 17 points to lead a balanced scoring attack as the Detroit Pistons beat the Atlanta Hawks 142-115

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hawks instantly vindicated for granting Nickeil Alexander-Walker his longtime wish The Atlanta Hawks made the controversial decision to give Nickeil Alexander-Walker a role he had never played before - and it couldn't have...

DECEMBER 10 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Stays hot in loss Alexander-Walker totaled 30 points (10-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes during Friday's 134-133 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Alexander-Walker delivered an efficient shooting performance en route to a team-high 30 points, albeit in a losing effort. The 27-year-old swingman also chipped in five or more three-pointers for the fourth time in his last five games after shooting just 2-for-7 from downtown in Thursday's loss to the Clippers. He has been on fire of late, scoring at least 21 points in each of his last five outings.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic scores 39 points as Nuggets use big fourth quarter to rally for 134-133 win over Hawks

Nikola Jokic scored 39 points and the Denver Nuggets rallied from 23 points down with a big fourth quarter to beat the Atlanta Hawks 134-133

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Nickeil Alexander-Walker reveals defensive secret that NBA fans have been wondering NAW may have found the ultimate key to defending an offensive engine like James Harden.

DECEMBER 5 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Nets 21 points in loss Alexander-Walker racked up 21 points (7-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 115-92 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Alexander-Walker dominated the offense with Jalen Johnson (calf) missing in action, and while he didn't have his most efficient outing, he still managed to extend his career-best streak of games with 20-plus points to four. The seven-year veteran is having a breakout season playing a key role in Atlanta, churning out career-highs in points (20.4), triples (2.8) and assists (3.6).

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Harden scores 27, Clippers end 5-game skid by beating Hawks after moving on without Paul

James Harden had 27 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a five-game losing streak with a 115-92 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night in their first...

DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Nickeil Alexander-Walker won't cool off and the Hawks suddenly have a dilemma Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is going off and he isn't slowing down. That's presented Quin Snyder with a painful decision to...

DECEMBER 2 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Nickeil Alexander-Walker refuses to slow down and Hawks skeptics are panicking The Atlanta Hawks knew what they were getting with Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Turns out, the skeptics didn't.

DECEMBER 2 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Nickeil Alexander-Walker's leap could result in massive honor as Wolves' pain grows Nickeil Alexander-Walker is having a career season, and the Timberwolves have been unable to fill the void he left behind.

DECEMBER 2 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Cunningham stars late as the Pistons hang on to beat the Hawks 99-98

Cade Cunningham scored eight of his 18 points in the final 3:21, and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Atlanta Hawks 99-98

DECEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Scores 34 points in double-OT win Alexander-Walker contributed 34 points (11-22 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 44 minutes during Sunday's 142-134 double-overtim...

Impact Alexander-Walker is going through a prolific stretch and has recorded at least 30 points for the third time over his last six games. He's also achieved that mark in back-to-back games for the first time in 2025-26. Alexander-Walker has been an excellent backcourt partner for Dyson Daniels in the absence of Trae Young (knee), and his numbers suggest he should remain a regular starter across all formats until further notice. He averaged 21.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and a combined 1.5 steals-plus-blocks per game in November while shooting 40.9 percent from three-point range.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nickeil Alexander-Walker continues to prove he was the best signing in years Alexander-Walker had yet another incredible two-way performance as the Hawks keep climbing up the Eastern Conference standings.

DECEMBER 1 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Johnson hits late 3s for Hawks to spoil Embiid's 76ers return in 142-134 double-OT win

Jalen Johnson hit consecutive 3-pointers late in double overtime and finished with 41 points and 14 rebounds to help the Atlanta Hawks spoil Joel Embiid’s return in a 142-134 victo...

DECEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Team-high 30 points in win Alexander-Walker ended with 30 points (10-22 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 130-123 win over the Cavaliers...

Impact It was another strong shooting night for Alexander-Walker, who led the Hawks in scoring Friday thanks in large part to his five three-pointers, his most in a game since Nov. 20 against the Spurs (eight). The seventh-year pro's career-high average in scoring prior to the 2025-26 regular season was 11.0 points per game during the 2020-21 campaign with the Pelicans, but he has taken on a greater scoring role in his first year with the Hawks. Over his last nine outings, Alexander-Walker has averaged 21.0 points, 3.8 assists, 3.7 rebounds, 2.9 threes, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals over 33.3 minutes per game

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia plays Atlanta on home skid

Philadelphia enters a matchup against Atlanta after losing three straight home games

NOVEMBER 29 • Associated Press

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