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Jock Landale - Stuffs stat sheet Friday Landale recorded 16 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists and a block across 21 minutes in Friday's 135-111 preseason win over the Mavericks.

Impact Landale delivered an exceptionally efficient offensive performance, missing just one field-goal attempt but also thriving as a playmaker from the post. Landale's combination of perimeter shooting and passing, as well as solid rebounding ability, could give Atlanta valuable versatility in its frontcourt rotation, although his fantasy appeal will depend on his workload. He's slated to open the season as the backup center behind Onyeka Okongwu.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Wiggins - Solid display off bench Friday Wiggins delivered 19 points (6-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes in Friday's 135-111 preseason win over the Mavericks.

Impact Wiggins provided a significant offensive boost off Atlanta's bench, finishing as the team's third-leading scorer while connecting on four three-pointers. The forward also collected seven rebounds, the second-highest total on the team behind Jalen Johnson's 14, and posted an impressive plus-33 rating in just 22 minutes. Wiggins' scoring versatility and rebounding ability could make him a useful fantasy contributor if he earns consistent playing time.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nickeil Alexander-Walker - Leads Hawks in scoring in preseason finale Alexander-Walker recorded 25 points (7-12 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 5-9 FT), three rebounds and five assists across 27 minutes in Friday's 135-111 preseason win over the Mavericks.

Impact Alexander-Walker delivered an impressive perimeter shooting performance to lead Atlanta in scoring in this preseason finale. The veteran should be a key contributor in Atlanta's backcourt in the regular season due to his ability to knock down threes, create for others and play sound perimeter defense. All these traits should make him an intriguing fantasy option, especially since he's a lock to start in Atlanta's backcourt in the regular-season opener against the Magic on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Johnson - Double-doubles in win Johnson tallied 20 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block over 25 minutes in Friday's 135-111 preseason win over the Mavericks.

Impact This was Johnson's second double-double of the preseason, and he appears primed for another big year as the main man in Atlanta. The 24-year-old forward earned his first All-Star selection last season with averages of 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.7 triples and 1.2 steals per game on 49/35/79 shooting splits.

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Jock Landale - Reverting to bench role Landale won't start Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact With most of Atlanta's regulars resting, Landale started and totaled 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks across 21 minutes in Monday's 113-110 preseason win over Oklahoma City. The Hawks are back to full strength Friday, sending Landale to a reserve role.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Asa Newell - Shifts to bench Newell won't start Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact With most of Atlanta's regulars resting, Newell drew a spot start against the Thunder on Monday. However, the Hawks are at full strength Friday, so the second-year forward will come off the bench.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Corey Kispert - Back to bench Kispert won't start Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact With most of Atlanta's regulars resting, Kispert started and finished with six points (2-11 FG, 2-9 3Pt), two assists, two blocks and one rebound in 26 minutes during Monday's 113-110 preseason win over the Thunder. The Hawks are back to full strength Friday, sending Kispert to a reserve role.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kingston Flemings - Not starting Friday Flemings won't start Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact With most of Atlanta's regulars resting, Flemings started and had seven points (3-11 FG, 1-2 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 113-110 preseason win over Oklahoma City. However, the Hawks are back to full strength for the final exhibition, so the rookie will slide to a reserve role.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Keshon Gilbert - Cleared to play Friday Gilbert (knee) is available for Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Gilbert has the green light after missing time with a knee injury, but with all of Atlanta's regulars available for the final exhibition, it's unclear how many minutes Gilbert will play. He's on a two-way contract with Atlanta after appearing in one regular-season game for the Hawks last season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Wiggins - Back in action Friday Wiggins (rest) is available for Friday's preseason game against Dallas, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Wiggins didn't play in Monday's meeting with the Thunder but is available for the final exhibition before the Hawks face Orlando on Opening Night.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luguentz Dort - Available Friday Dort (rest) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Dort and most of Atlanta's regulars rested Monday but will return to action for the final exhibition. It'd be surprising if the veteran played major minutes Friday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Onyeka Okongwu - Suiting up Monday Okongwu (rest) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Okongwu and most of Atlanta's regulars rested Monday but will return to action for the final exhibition. It's unclear how many minutes Okongwu will play Friday, but he should be full go for the regular-season opener.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dyson Daniels - Cleared to play Friday Daniels (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Daniels and most of Atlanta's regulars rested Monday but will return to action for the final exhibition. It's unclear how many minutes Daniels will play Friday, but he should be full go for the regular-season opener.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Johnson - Will play Friday Johnson (rest) will play in Friday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson and most of Atlanta's regulars rested Monday but will return to action for the final exhibition. It's unclear how many minutes the star forward will play Friday, but he should be full go for the regular-season opener.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

CJ McCollum - Back in action McCollum (rest) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact McCollum and most of Atlanta's regulars rested Monday but will return to action for the final exhibition. It's unclear how many minutes the veteran will play, though he might play into the second half as a dress rehearsal for the regular season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Giorgi Bezhanishvili - Signs with Hawks Bezhanishvili signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Hawks on Wednesday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact The 6-foot-9 forward spent last season with the Windy City Bulls in the G League after previously playing four collegiate seasons at Illinois. Bezhanishvili faces an uphill battle to secure a spot on Atlanta's regular-season roster, but the Exhibit 10 deal gives him an opportunity to compete in training camp and potentially join the organization's G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks.

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RayJ Dennis - Strong showing off bench Dennis recorded 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and three steals across 24 minutes off the bench in Monday's 113-110 preseason win over Oklahoma...

Impact Dennis provided a spark for Atlanta's second unit, tying Kingston Flemings for the team lead in assists while pacing the Hawks with three steals. The guard also shot efficiently inside the arc, though he struggled from three-point range. His well-rounded performance should help his case for a roster spot or a developmental role, but his regular-season opportunities remain uncertain.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kobe Johnson - Perfect from field Johnson contributed 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals across 10 minutes off the bench in Monday's 113-110 preseason victory over Oklahoma City.

Impact Johnson made the most of his limited playing time, converting all four of his field-goal attempts while knocking down both shots from beyond the arc. He also contributed two steals in an efficient two-way showing. Although his performance was encouraging, the rookie remains a long shot for spot on the Opening Night roster.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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