Kent Bazemore Hits Game-Winner

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Kent Bazemore came off the bench for the first time all season Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets but still finished the game on the floor, and thankfully so for Atlanta, as he made the game-winning layup with 4.6 seconds to play. Despite entering the day questionable to play with an […]

Trae Young Knocks Down Four Threes In Win

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young looked back to himself during Sunday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets, finishing with 18 points while knocking down four threes. It was an enormous malaise Young went through with just one made three over his last six games. But despite his 22.6 percent clip from deep coming into the […]

Kent Bazemore Set To Play Sunday

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Kent Bazemore has been cleared to play in Sunday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Bazemore was questionable to appear entering the day due to an ankle injury, and while he will play, head coach Lloyd Pierce has opted to bring him off the bench for the first time this season. […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/24/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have another solid Saturday night slate with seven games and plenty of different ways to attack. It is important to mention that there are a few teams on the second leg of their back-to-backs so looking for updates on projected minutes will be essential. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/24/18): NBA DFS Lineups

After yesterdays helping of NBA basketball, we get a more relaxed 7-game slate Saturday. Most of the teams playing today are on the second half a back-to-back, so make sure when you decide to fade someone, you have reason. Players like Russell Westbrook will be faded because he is a high-energy player who is coming […]

Alex Poythress Not Playing On Sunday

Atlanta Hawks power forward Alex Poythress (ankle) will not play against the Hornets on Sunday. This will be his fourth straight game that he is inactive. With John Collins now healthy, the 25-year-old will spend the majority of the rest of the season in the G-League. Poythress is one of the player's the Hawks signed […]

Kent Bazemore Questionable For Sunday

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Kent Bazemore (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets. The 6-foot-5 wing tweaked his left ankle on Friday night and did not return. With the Hawks struggling and coach Lloyd Price previously talking about his 12-13 man rotation this may be a perfect time for the team to […]

Alex Len Scores 17 Points Off Bench

Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len came off the bench for the first time this season during Friday’s loss to the Boston Celtics, posting 17 points in just 20 minutes of action. Len had entered the day questionable to play due to a sore back, but was ultimately able to suit up, with Dewayne Dedmon starting […]

DeAndre Bembry Packs Stat Sheet

Atlanta Hawks small forward Deandre Bembry was all over the box score during Friday’s loss to the Boston Celtics. He played 26 minutes off the bench and finished with 14 points on 5-for-13 shooting, adding seven rebounds, four assists, four blocks and two steals. His 14 points set a new season high, as he benefited […]

Taurean Prince Ice Cold In Loss

Atlanta Hawks small forward Taurean Prince went 0-for-7 from the field during Friday’s loss to the Boston Celtics. It was an all-around disastrous night for the 24-year-old in multiple facets, with his two points registering as his season low in scoring, failing to make both a three-point bucket and overall field goal for the first […]

John Collins Logs 30 Minutes In Second Start

Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins logged his first 30-minute contest of the season Friday against the Boston Celtics. Along with the time on the floor, Collins had 16 points and seven rebounds, while going 7-for-8 from the floor. The 21-year-old has the look of a fantasy steal for those owners who either held onto […]

Dewayne Dedmon Draws Second Start Of Season

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon drew his second start of the year during Friday’s loss to the Boston Celtics. He played 24 minutes and finished with seven points and seven rebounds, but also had a team-worst -38 while on the floor. The Celtics were clicking on all cylinders offensively Friday, so it’s tough to blame […]

Jeremy Lin Scores Team-High 19 Points

Atlanta Hawks point/shooting guard Jeremy Lin led his team with 19 points during Friday’s loss to the Boston Celtics. It marks the fourth time in the last five games that Lin has been the Hawks’ leading scorer, continuing to thrive in his bench role. In addition to the 19 points, Lin added a season-high 10 […]

Trae Young Flummoxed By Celtics In Loss

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young was virtually silent during Friday’s blowout loss to the Boston Celtics, finishing with just five points and two assists on 2-for-7 shooting across 19 minutes. It’s another troubling outing for the rookie point guard, who logged a season low in both minutes and assists, while scoring in single digits […]

Kent Bazemore Won't Return Friday

Atlanta Hawks small forward Kent Bazemore (ankle) left Friday night's game against the Celtics early in the second quarter with a left ankle sprain. It was initially reported that he was available to return to the game, but after rookie Kevin Huerter started the second half in Bazemore's place, he was ruled out for the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/23/18): NBA DFS Lineups

After the annual off day for every NBA team, aka Thanksgiving Day, Friday's slate is almost full with 14 games on the docket. The Kings and Mavericks are the only two teams that are not playing, meaning there are a lot of appealing options available. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/23/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA was given off for Thanksgiving, but we're back with a massive 11 game slate tonight. There are a plethora of great options on this slate, and hopefully we can find some gems. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, but it's time to get down to business. In this article, I will be […]

Omari Spellman is Available on Friday

Atlanta Hawks forward Omari Spellman (hip) will be available for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. Alex Len (back) remains questionable for this contest, but did go through shootaround. Alex Poythress (ankle) has already been ruled out for this contest. Spellman should see plenty of minutes off the bench if Len sits out.

Dewayne Dedmon Picks Up Some Great Defensive Numbers

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon struggled on the offensive end but managed to secure three steals with two blocks in the start on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Dedmon shot just 1-for-8 from the floor for four points and added seven rebounds with two assists to his line. Dedmon got the start with Alex Len […]

John Collins Plays 27 Minutes On Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins registered a season-high 27 minutes in his club's loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Collins managed to score just six points on 3-for-9 shooting with six rebounds and four assists on the night. Collins failed to reach double digits in scoring which he did in his first two […]

Vince Carter Reaches 25,000 Points Against The Toronto Raptors

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Vince Carter had a resurgence of Vinsanity on Wednesday as the veteran reached 25,000 points against the team that he started his NBA career with, the Toronto Raptors. Carter was five of 15 from the floor while connecting on two makes from three and hauled in five rebounds with an […]

Trae Young Cools Off In Wednesday's Loss

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young managed to record just six points in 22 minutes of action on Wednesday in the loss. Young shot just 2-for-7 from the floor and added five assists with a steal on the night. Young could not follow up his massive 25 points and 17 assist game from Monday, but […]

Jeremy Lin Scores Season-High 26 Points On Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks guard Jeremy Lin recorded a season-high 26 points while connecting on four makes from deep, but it was not enough in Tuesday's loss to the Toronto Raptors. Lin also added two assists with a single rebound and a steal in 26 minutes of action. Lin has been excellent over his last five games […]

Kent Bazemore Plays Just 14 Minutes On Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Kent Bazemore played a season-low 14 minutes and recorded eight points on 4-for-5 shooting in his club's loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Bazemore managed to add four rebounds with two blocks to his line while committing two turnovers. These are the least minutes he has played all season […]

John Collins, Dewayne Dedmon Starting on Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins and center Dewayne Dedmon will join the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. It only took Collins two games to get back into the starting lineup. Omari Spellman (hip) and Alex Poythress (ankle) have been ruled out for this one. Alex Len (back) is expected to play, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/21/18): NBA DFS Lineups

A massive 13-game slate and if I wasn't lazy, I'd check to see if this was the biggest slate this season. The 76ers and Pelicans are set to have the highest scoring game and the value is absolutely there. Ben Simmons and Jimmy Butler almost need to be started, along with Damian Lillard having plenty […]

Omari Spellman and Alex Poythress Doubtful

Atlanta Hawks forwards Omari Spellman(hip) and Alex Poythress (ankle) are listed as doubtful for Wednesday night's game against the Raptors. Spellman left Monday's loss to the Clippers early due to a hip contusion. He tallied seven points in 14 minutes of action before exiting. Meanwhile, Poythress, who is averaging 4.9 points in 13.9 minutes of […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: Who Needs a Point Guard When Your Center Can Pass?

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Video game performances continue to abound in the NBA, with Kemba Walker dropping 43, Joel Embiid embarrassing Deandre Ayton as promised with 33 points and 17 rebounds, and Russell Westbrook scoring 29 […]

Dewayne Dedmon Posts Double-Double Off Bench

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon went for his second double-double of the season during Monday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Dedmon tied his season high in shot attempts with 13, while adding a pair of blocks to deliver great value off the bench. He led all Hawks bench players in minutes, and in the […]

Alex Len Records Third Double-Double Of Year

Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len recorded his third double-double of the season Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers, finishing with 12 points and 12 rebounds in 24 minutes. Len has started all 17 games this season for the Hawks, on pace for a new career high in scoring. While he doesn’t boast immense fantasy potential, […]