OCTOBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Atlanta Hawks Waive Four Players The Atlanta Hawks requested waivers on four players on Sunday, October 9.
Armoni Brooks - Waived by Hawks The Hawks waived Brooks on Sunday, Pat Benson of SI.com reports.
Impact This shouldn't come as a surprise, as Brooks was always a long shot to make the Opening Night roster, and all signs point to him playing in the G League to start the campaign. Following Sunday's roster moves, the Hawks are now down to 16 players when including the two-way contracts, so they have a roster that could be ready to open the regular season in case they choose to stand pat with this group.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Five Takeaways from Hawks Second Preseason Win Over Bucks Listing the five biggest takeaways from the Hawks 118-109 preseason victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Abu Dhabi.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Jrue Holiday - Plays limited minutes in loss Holiday compiled 12 points (4-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block in 18 minutes during Saturday's loss to Atlanta.
Impact After initially being listed as out, Holiday eventually took his place in the starting lineup. Along with the rest of the opening unit, Holiday was limited to fewer than 20 minutes but still managed to chip in nice production across the board. Despite a proven track record, Holiday remains one of the more underrated fantasy guards and can often be drafted in the fourth round of competitive drafts.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bobby Portis - Scores 15 points in loss Saturday Portis closed with 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and five rebounds in 20 minutes during Saturday's 118-109 loss to the Hawks.
Impact Portis did his thing on the offensive end as the Bucks opted to go with a different look. While he is slated to come off the bench behind Brook Lopez, Portis still can put up fantasy-worthy numbers even in limited minutes. His value is tied to points and rebounds, which caps his overall upside. That said, he remains an option for managers needing a cheap center late in drafts.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pat Connaughton - Plays 20 minutes in spot start Connaughton totaled nine points (2-7 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Saturday's preseason loss to the Hawks.
Impact With Giannis Antetokounmpo given the night off, Connaughton moved into the starting five, a role he is not entirely unfamiliar with. While he is set to come off the bench again this season, there will be opportunities for him to start from time to time. He is not a draftable player right now, but if a larger role presents itself, he could have some limited streaming appeal.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Holiday - Offers little in starting role Holiday tallied just five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one steal in 18 minutes during Saturday's preseason victory over Milwaukee.
Impact With Dejounte Murray given the night off due to back spasms, Holiday slid into the starting lineup but failed to make the most of his opportunity. While he could be a regular part of the rotation, Holiday is well off the radar in fantasy leagues.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
