N'Faly Dante News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

Cut by Atlanta The Hawks will waive Dante (knee) on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact With Atlanta bringing in three players (Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield and Gabe Vincent) and sending out two others (Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kennard) in the hours prior to Thursday's trade deadline, Dante ended up being a casualty of the Hawks needing to open up a spot on the 15-man roster. The second-year center saw action in just four games at the NBA level before suffering a season-ending ACL tear during a Dec. 19 appearance in the G League. After undergoing surgery in January to address the injury, Dante's rehab program is expected to extend into the start of the 2026-27 season.

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Out for season Dante will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Dante made just four appearances at the NBA level in 2025-26, as he spent the bulk of his time with the College Park Skyhawks in the G League. In four appearances for the Skyhawks, Dante produced averages of 11.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Atlanta has recalled Dante (knee) from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Monday.

Impact Dante sustained a knee injuryin his last G League appearance, and while he is being recalled to the Hawks, he likely won't appear in a game for them due to his injury. Dante will continue to split time between the two clubs for the remainder of the season.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to G League The Hawks assigned Dante (concussion) to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday.

Impact Dante is set to continue his recovery from a concussion in the G League. Even when he clears the protocol, however, Dante is more likely to stick with the Skyhawks than join the Hawks for meaningful playing time.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Dante (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game agians the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Dante has been in the league's concussion protocol since early December, and there isn't an established timeline for his return. His next chance to play is Thursday against Charlotte.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Friday Dante (concussion) will not play Friday against the Pistons.

Impact Dante is still in the league's concussion protocol and remains without a timetable for a return. His next chance to play comes Sunday against the 76ers.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Dante (concussion) will remain on the inactive list for Saturday's game versus Washington, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Dante is currently going through the league-mandated concussion protocol testing and he will not be cleared to return until he passes a series of tests. He's a negligible part of the Hawks' rotation, though, so his absence from the active roster won't impact fantasy leagues.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed out for Friday Dante (concussion) won't play Friday against the Nuggets.

Impact Dante was diagnosed with a concussion during a G League game on Dec. 2, and he's currently without a timetable for a return.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Dante (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Dante was recently recalled from the College Park Skyhawks of the G League to the NBA roster. However, he's yet to appear in a game since Nov. 16 due to a left knee injury. That won't change here. He doesn't have a timetable for a return.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to Atlanta The Hawks recalled Dante (knee) from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Sunday.

Impact Dante returns to the NBA roster, but he's still working through an MCL sprain in his left knee and isn't expected to return to game action incredibly soon.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League Atlanta assigned Dante (knee) to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Wednesday.

Impact Dante is currently recovering from an MCL sprain and doesn't have a timetable to return. This could be a sign that he's trending in the right direction, however.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Detroit Dante has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons due to an MCL sprain in his left knee, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact It's unclear when Dante sustained the knee injury, though he will miss Tuesday's contest. However, his absence shouldn't cause any waves in Atlanta's rotation, as he has averaged just 3.8 minutes per game across four regular-season appearances thus far.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to G League Atlanta assigned Dante to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Wednesday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Dante was recalled by Atlanta on Tuesday and is now headed right back. This is likely to be a trend for the center.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Tuesday Dante was recalled from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday.

Impact Dante will rejoin the parent club after being sent to College Park on Monday. The 24-year-old center has averaged just 4.7 minutes per game in three regular-season appearances for the Hawks thus far, so his presence shouldn't impact the team's rotation unless injuries arise.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League Atlanta assigned Dante to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Monday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact This move makes plenty of sense with Dante struggling to break through Atlanta's rotation.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three boards in four minutes Dante finished Friday's 111-107 win over the Magic with three rebounds across four minutes.

Impact Dante didn't get much time on the floor during Friday's game. However, he managed to crash the glass in that short time. It's not likely the Oregon product will get many opportunities this season, meaning he's a non-factor from a fantasy perspective.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sliding back to bench Dante will be utilized off the bench during Thursday's preseason game against the Rockets, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Dante drew the start at center in Monday's exhibition while Kristaps Porzingis received the night off. The 23-year-old will move back to the bench with Porzingis returning to the first unit Thursday evening.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opportunity with first unit Monday Dante will start in Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Impact With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) catching a breather, Dante will start at center Monday. Once the regular season begins, Dante will likely join the G League's College Park Skyhawks.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 10 rebounds Dante (ankle) tallied no points (0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block over 13 minutes in Monday's 120-113 preseason loss to the Rockets.

Impact Dante didn't score but made his presence felt on the glass, grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds to open the preseason. The Oregon product suffered a left ankle sprain July 14 during Summer League play with the Rockets before signing with the Hawks on Aug. 19, but his participation Monday suggests the injury is no longer lingering.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 10 rebounds Dante (ankle) tallied no points (0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block over 13 minutes in Monday's 122-113 preseason loss to the Rockets.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Atlanta Dante's (ankle) contract with the Hawks became official on Tuesday.

Impact The Hawks signed Dante to a two-year, $4.5 million offer sheet back on Saturday, and the Rockets declined to match the deal. He's unlikely to crack the rotation early on in Atlanta, and he could see the bulk of his minutes in the G League.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

N'Faly Dante officially joins Hawks as Rockets decline to match free agency offer Restricted free agent center N’Faly Dante is now officially a member of the Hawks, as Houston declined to match Atlanta’s offer sheet.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Inks offer sheet with Atlanta The Hawks signed Dante to a two-year, $4.5 million offer sheet, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Dante has agreed to an unprecedented deal, signing an offer sheet as a two-way restricted free agent. He played four regular-season games with Houston during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 6.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 76.9 percent from the field.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play in SL finale Dante (ankle) didn't play in Saturday's 104-101 Summer League win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Dante sustained a sprained left ankle in Monday's overtime loss to the Hawks in Summer League play and didn't return for the team's final two games. The 23-year-old center spent the 2024-25 campaign on a two-way pact with Houston but appeared in only four regular-season outings for the parent club. Over 42 games with the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers in 2024-25, Dante averaged 15.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.1 assists across 26.8 minutes per contest.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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