Hawks' Keaton Wallace: Making spot start Wednesday
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Wallace is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Wallace will make his second start of the season Wednesday since Atlanta will be heavily depleted in its backcourt. During his previous start, which came in a 117-116 win over the Celtics on Nov. 12, he finished with seven points, two rebounds and eight assists across 32 minutes.
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Hawks' David Roddy: Making second start of 2024-25
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Roddy is part of the first unit for Wednesday's game against Chicago.
The Hawks are without Trae Young (ribs), De'Andre Hunter (foot), Jalen Johnson (shoulder) and Zaccharie Risacher (hip), leaving a spot in the starting five for Roddy. It'll be Roddy's first start since Oct. 30, when he logged 17 points, four rebounds and two steals across 32 minutes.
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Hawks' Daeqwon Plowden: Recalled to NBA
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Atlanta recalled Plowden from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Wednesday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Plowden, who is on a two-way contract with Atlanta, could see his first taste of NBA action Wednesday against the Bulls -- Atlanta will have just 10 players available due to numerous injuries.
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Hawks' Keaton Wallace: Recalled to NBA
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Atlanta recalled Wallace from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Wednesday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The Hawks are dealing with numerous injuries Wednesday against the Bulls and will have 10 players available. Wallace could see some rare rotation minutes as a result.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Won't play Wednesday
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Risacher won't play Wednesday against the Bulls due to left adductor irritation, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
This is a new injury for Risacher, and it could explain his struggles Tuesday against the Suns -- he finished with two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and four rebounds over 17 minutes. With the Hawks extremely shorthanded Wednesday, David Roddy could step into a larger role.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Sitting out Wednesday
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Hunter (foot) will not play Wednesday against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
After Hunter was a late scratch Tuesday against the Suns, he'll end up missing his second straight contest. The Hawks are going to be very shorthanded Wednesday, as Trae Young (ribs), Jalen Johnson (shoulder) and Zaccharie Risacher (shoulder) are also sidelined. Vit Krejci, David Roddy and Garrison Mathews could all be heavily involved Wednesday.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Won't play Wednesday
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Young won't play Wednesday against the Bulls due to a right rib contusion, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Wednesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and Young played 38 minutes Tuesday against the Suns with 43 points (13-31 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 11-14 FT), five assists, three rebounds and three steals. He apparently picked up an injury during that contest and the Hawks are likely exercising caution. Guys like Vit Krejci, Dyson Daniels and Garrison Mathews will likely have to soak up a ton of minutes Wednesday.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Johnson (shoulder) won't play Wednesday against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson will miss his fifth straight game Wednesday, and it's unclear when he'll return. His next chance to play is Saturday against Boston. Vit Krejci will likely continue to see an uptick in minutes in the meantime.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Muted performance in win
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Risacher ended Tuesday's 122-117 win over the Suns with two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and four rebounds over 17 minutes.
The No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft had a night to forget as he posted a season-low two points. He's off to a cold start in January, as he's shooting 42.6 percent from the field and 22.2 percent from beyond the arc over his last six games with averages of 9.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.7 three-pointers.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Scores 15 points
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Krejci logged 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 122-117 win over the Suns.
Krejci recorded a season-high 15 points in the win while matching his season-best mark of six assists. He continues to trend up for the Hawks, posting averages of 12.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.0 three-pointers over his last five games, becoming an intriguing fantasy pickup at least while Jalen Johnson (shoulder) is unavailable.
Young (illness) contributed 43 points (13-31 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 11-14 FT), five assists, three rebounds and three steals across 38 minutes in Tuesday's 122-117 win over Phoenix.
Initially listed as questionable heading into Tuesday's contest with an illness, Young played through the ailment and took on a monstrous 44 percent usage rate while the Hawks were down two key scoring options in Jalen Johnson (shoulder) and De'Andre Hunter (foot). Though he bludgeoned his way to a season-high scoring total, he wasn't particularly efficient from the field matched his season low with five assists. If either or both of Johnson and Hunter can return for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Young would likely sacrifice some of the scoring burden, though his assist count could rise back up.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Season-best outing in 20-20 game
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Okongwu notched 22 points (9-14 FG, 4-5 FT), 21 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes in Tuesday's 122-117 win over Phoenix.
Okongwu impressed off the Hawks bench in Tuesday's high-scoring contest, leading all players in rebounds while pacing the Atlanta second unit in scoring in a dominating 20-20 showcase. Okongwu set a new season high in rebounds, blowing past his previous season-best mark of 13 boards set Nov. 15. He has hauled in 10 or more rebounds in seven appearances while scoring north of 20 points on two occasions.
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Hawks' Garrison Mathews: Strong from deep off bench in win
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Mathews recorded 19 points (6-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes in Tuesday's 122-117 win over Phoenix.
Mathews lit it up from deep to provide a lift off the Atlanta bench Tuesday, leading all bench players in threes made while finishing as one of four Hawks with 15 or more points in a winning effort. Mathews has connected on five or more threes in three contests this year and has now tallied 15 or more points in five outings.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Late scratch Tuesday
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Hunter has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Suns due to left foot soreness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter was a late scratch for Tuesday's contest, and his next opportunity to feature will come in Wednesday's game against the Bulls. The 27-year-old has been spectacular off the bench for Atlanta this season, and the club will likely have to rely heavily on Bogdan Bogdanovic and Garrison Mathews in the second unit with Hunter sidelined.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Cleared to play against Phoenix
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Young (illness) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Suns, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Young has been cleared to face the Suns, giving the Hawks a better chance of avenging last week's loss to Phoenix. The superstar guard scored 21 points and dished out seven assists in Atlanta's loss to the Suns on the road in Phoenix.
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Hawks' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Available Tuesday
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Bogdanovic (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Bogdanovic is good to go for the Hawks on Tuesday despite dealing with right knee inflammation, but there's a chance he'll show up on the injury report again for the second leg of Atlanta's back-to-back Wednesday against Chicago. Over his last nine appearances, the 32-year-old wing is averaging 11.3 points, 2.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.2 threes in 26.4 minutes. Bogdanovic figures to receive his usual allotment of playing time off the bench against Phoenix.
Johnson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to right shoulder inflammation. His next chance to feature will come in the second half of the club's back-to-back set Wednesday against the Bulls. With the 23-year-old sidelined, Vit Krejci and David Roddy are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
