The Dejounte Murray Trade: Fantasy Basketball Rapid Reaction

Ladies and gentlemen, it's officially tank SZN in San Antonio! After weeks of noise and speculation, the Spurs officially agreed to send their 25-year-old All-Star point guard, Dejounte Murray, to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Danilo Gallinari and a trio of first-round picks. At face value, this is a puzzling move for the Spurs. […]

De'Andre Hunter Viewed As A Core Piece By Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter could be headed for a massive contract at some point in the near future. According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, executives around the NBA have gotten the sense that the Hawks view Hunter as a core piece of their future. These executives believe that due to this fact, Hunter could land […]

Hawks Not Extending Qualifying Offer To Kevin Knox II

The Hawks declined to extend a qualifying offer to forward Kevin Knox II, making him an unrestricted free agent. Since being selected with the No. 9 overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, Knox hasn't done much of anything, averaging only 7.7 points and 2.9 rebounds. There's a decent chance he'll find another club. However, […]

Dejounte Murray Officially Traded To Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks have acquired All-Star guard Dejounte Murray in a trade with the San Antonio Spurs. In exchange for Murray, the Hawks are sending Danilo Gallinari, three first round picks (2023, 2025 and 2027) and a 2026 pick swap to the Spurs. Murray had a breakout season in 2021-22, averaging 21.1 points, 9.2 assists, […]

Veteran Winners After the 2022 NBA Draft: Kevin Huerter, Dejounte Murray, Immanuel Quickley

We're just a few days removed from the 2022 edition of the NBA Draft. As is always the case, just a couple of picks were virtual locks with the rest of the picks going left and right and handing us more than a few surprises. That is without even entering the trade realm and the […]

Spurs, Hawks Discussing Trade For Dejounte Murray

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray continues to be a topic of trade rumors, with Atlanta remaining in the running to acquire him. It was recently reported that San Antonio would need at least three first-round picks in return, something the Hawks may be willing to offer without hesitation. Murray has emerged as an MVP-caliber […]

AJ Griffin Heading To Atlanta At No. 16

The Atlanta Hawks selected Duke forward AJ Griffin with the No. 16 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Griffin could have arguably gone earlier on Thursday night. However, he will now head to Atlanta, a team that's in a quasi-rebuilding phase. The 18-year-old averaged 10.4 points and 3.9 boards while shooting a whopping 44.7% from […]

Hawks Hoping To Move John Collins Before Draft

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins could be moved ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft. The 24-year-old was on several team's radars last offseason. However, he remained with his current club, agreeing to a five-year, $125 million deal. Collins, who has seen his production decline since 2019-20, averaged 16.2 points, 10.1 boards, and 1.6 blocks in 2021-22. […]

Lou Williams Plans To Keep Playing

Upcoming unrestricted free agent guard Lou Williams plans to continue playing. The multi-time Sixth Man of the Year has been a reliable option for teams throughout most of his career. However, he took a step backward throughout the last two seasons in Atlanta, averaging only 7.4 points. Nonetheless, the 35-year-old has an excellent chance of […]

Timberwolves Interested In Clint Capela

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela has been rumored to be on the move ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. His name has already been linked to a swap for Deandre Ayton. Yet, another franchise is seemingly interested in acquiring his services, the Timberwolves. It's unknown who Minnesota would be willing to exchange. But if Capela ends […]

John Collins Expected To Be Moved

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins is expected to get moved soon. With the start of the new league year on the horizon, the veteran's name continues to be tied into multiple trade scenarios, with a potential swap with the Suns for Deandre Ayton one of the many possibilities. The 24-year-old had his best season during […]

De'Andre Hunter Could Sign Long-Term Extension

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter could potentially receive a long-term extension offer this offseason. The young forward has showed plenty of potential, but injuries continue to hold him back. Hunter went off for a career-high 35 points during his last game in the postseason. The upside is certainly there, but the concern of injury could […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Should Be Ready For Regular Season

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) underwent successful surgery and is expected to be ready by the beginning of the regular season. The Hawks expect Bogdanovic to miss roughly three months after surgery on his right patella tendon. This is the second straight offseason that Bogdanovic has needed surgery. The knee issues continue to bother […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Could Miss Three Months

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) won't play in EuroBasket over the summer. He has been dealing with a knee injury over the last three months, so he finally decided to get surgery. The recovery time is expected to be less than three months. That being said, Bogdanovic isn't expected to miss any time at […]

Getting Trae Young Help A Priority For Atlanta

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young will unquestionably need some support if the team hopes to make a run throughout the playoffs for years to come. During a recent interview with John, Hugh, and Abe Gordon of 92.9 Atlanta, general manager Travis Schlenk expressed the importance of upgrading the roster. With Delon Wright, Lou Williams, and […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/3/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! We've got a pair of crucial Game 2s on the schedule for our DFS slate. Both road teams, Milwaukee and Golden State stole home-court advantage with a couple of hard-fought dubs against Boston and Memphis. The home teams will feel the pressure and believe they have to win this game if they […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/28/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! We could be playing our last three-game slate of the NBA DFS season, depending on tonight's results. While the playoffs get better as we get deeper into the postseason, it becomes slim pickings in DFS land. So, cards on the table, I'm cheering for all three home teams to win and give […]

Clint Capela Won't Return To Game 5

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (knee) won't return to the playoff matchup against Miami on Tuesday night. After hyperextending his right knee during the play-in tournament, the big man recently returned to the lineup in Game 4. However, it appears he returned too soon, so his availability for Game 6 (if necessary) is now in […]

Clint Capela To Suit Up For Game 5

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (knee) will play during Tuesday's Game 5 against the Miami Heat. He was listed as questionable coming into this game, but feels well enough to get on the court. Capela made his series debut during Game 4, but only scored two points in 21 minutes. The Hawks are hopeful to […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Won't Play In Game 5

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 5 matchup against the Miami Heat. He has been battling and playing through both knee and ankle injuries during this series. It has certainly impacted his performance as well. The Hawks will take the cautious approach here and let Bogdanovic rest. Danilo […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/26/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! There's some excellent playoff basketball on our screens tonight as Miami looks to close out Atlanta in fives games. Meanwhile, Phoenix-New Orleans and Memphis-Minnesota do battle, looking to take a 3-2 edge in the series. Game 5s have proved crucial throughout NBA history. When a series is tied 2-2, the Game 5 […]

PrizePicks NBA DFS Prop Picks for Fantasy Basketball - Tuesday, April 26th

The 2021-2022 NBA playoffs are here, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The goal is to build a 2-player, […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/26/22)

All in all, it was a pretty good night! The Celtics won outright at plus money and finished off their sweep of the Nets while the Mavericks dominated the Jazz and in dismantling them, held them to 72 total points so we hit the spread AND the total there. Both of our Mavs' wings hit […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Could Miss Game 5

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Miami Heat. He struggled heavily during their last contest, so possibly his right knee soreness was holding him back. In fact, Bogdanovic hit only one of his six shots during their Game 4 loss. The expectation is that Bogdanovic […]

Clint Capela Tagged As Questionable For Game 5

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Miami Heat. Capela was able to return to the starting unit on Sunday and played 21 minutes in that contest. Head coach Nate McMillan mentioned that Capela looked fine, so fantasy managers should consider him closer to probable. Otherwise, […]

Clint Capela Manages Just One Bucket In His Return

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (knee) made his series debut in Game 4 against the Miami Heat on Sunday. He played a total of 21 minutes in the game and tied for the team-lead in rebounds with seven, but he didn't make many other contributions to the game. He shot just 1-for-4 from the field […]

Trae Young Scores Just Nine Points On Sunday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young had a rough outing in the team's 110-86 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 4 on Sunday. He shot just 3-for-11 from the field, scoring nine points and committing five turnovers. He had five assists and one rebound in the game. 10 of his 11 field goal attempts […]

De'Andre Hunter Scores 24 Points In Game 4 Loss

Atlanta Hawks small forward De'Andre Hunter had a strong game in a losing effort against the Miami Heat in Game 4. He shot 9-for-13 from the field in the game, connecting on four of his six three-point attempts. He racked up a team-high 24 points to go along with three rebounds and one assist. Hunter […]

Clint Capela To Make Series Debut

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (knee) will play on Sunday evening against Miami. The 27-year-old hasn't been available since hyperextending his right knee during the play-in tournament. Nonetheless, it's likely Capela won't see his usual workload, although he should see the floor enough to take Onyeka Okongwu out of DFS consideration in all formats.

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/24/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The first round of the NBA playoffs has been a lot of fun to watch and the way these games have been scheduled, with three or four games every day has led to some excellent DFS slates, too. Today, we have four more games as Game Four in each of the series kicks off and […]