Nickeil Alexander-Walker News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

Giddey and White help Bulls rally from late 10-point deficit to beat Hawks 126-123

The Chicago Bulls have rallied for their their fourth straight victory, 126-123 over the Atlanta Hawks

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Returning to starting five Alexander-Walker is in the Hawks' starting lineup against the Bulls on Tuesday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Alexander-Walker has come off the bench in two of his last three outings, but he'll enter Atlanta's starting five Tuesday due to the absence of Dyson Daniels (hip). Across nine games in December, Alexander-Walker has averaged 20.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 3.2 threes and 0.9 steals over 32.6 minutes per game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to bench Alexander-Walker is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Trae Young (knee) is back in the lineup to claim his usual spot in the first unit, which unsurprisingly sends Alexander-Walker to the bench. Over four appearances off the bench this year, Alexander-Walker has averaged 18.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 31.1 minutes per game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Giddey, Bulls take on the Hawks

Atlanta plays Chicago in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Team-high 23 points Friday Alexander-Walker posted 23 points (7-18 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four assists and two rebounds over 33 minutes during the Hawks' 126-98 loss to the Spurs on Friday.

Impact Alexander-Walker returned to the starting lineup Friday after coming off the bench Thursday against the Hornets. The Hawks struggled as a whole on both ends of the floor, but despite his inefficiencies from three-point range, Alexander-Walker still managed to lead Atlanta in scoring and finished as the game's second-leading scorer behind Victor Wembanyama (26 points). Since Dec. 1, Alexander-Walker has averaged 22.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 3.5 threes and 0.9 steals over 32.9 minutes per game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to a 126-98 win against Hawks with 26-point performance

Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points as the Spurs defeated the Hawks 126-98 on Friday night

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Back in starting lineup Alexander-Walker is in the Hawks' starting lineup against the Spurs on Friday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Alexander-Walker has started in 22 of 26 regular-season games, and despite coming off the bench against the Hornets on Thursday, he still finished with 28 points, eight rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes. With Trae Young (knee - injury management) not playing in the second leg of the Hawks' back-to-back set, Alexander-Walker will be reinserted into Atlanta's starting lineup for Friday's home tilt.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio visits Atlanta following Johnson's 43-point game

Atlanta plays the San Antonio Spurs after Jalen Johnson scored 43 points in the Atlanta Hawks' 133-126 loss to the Charlotte Hornets

DECEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Adds 28 points despite role shift Alexander-Walker racked up 28 points (11-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes during Thursday's 133-126 loss to Charlotte.

Impact Alexander-Walker moved back to a bench role following the return of Trae Young from a knee injury, but his production didn't take any sort of hit. Thursday marked the fifth time in seven December appearances that Alexander-Walker has scored 20 or more points, and he should continue to see chances to fire at the offensive end, even with Young now healthy.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball hits 7 1st-half 3-pointers in return, Hornets beat Hawks 133-126

LaMelo Ball hit seven first-half 3-pointers in his return from a right ankle injury, Charlotte had 18 in the opening 24 minutes to match the NBA and franchise records and the Horne...

DECEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Back to bench vs. Hornets Alexander-Walker is not starting in Thursday's game against Charlotte, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Impact The 2019 first-rounder had started each of his appearances since and including the Oct. 31 win over Indiana, but the return of Trae Young (knee) is disrupting this stretch Thursday. Over three games off the bench this year, Alexander-Walker has averaged 15.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks in 30.1 minutes per tilt

DECEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte hosts Atlanta following overtime win against Cleveland

Charlotte hosts the Atlanta Hawks after the Hornets took down the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in overtime

DECEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Sunday Alexander-Walker (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Alexander-Walker drew the questionable tag for Sunday's game due to a right ankle sprain, but he has been given the green light to play. The seventh-year pro is in the midst of a career year and is averaging 20.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.9 threes and 1.0 steals over 32.6 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing ankle sprain Alexander-Walker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Alexander-Walker is nursing a sprained right ankle that he likely sustained during the Hawks' 142-115 loss to the Pistons on Friday. Luke Kennard, Zaccharie Risacher and Vit Krejci would all be in line for increased roles if Alexander-Walker is not cleared to play Sunday.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Inevitable rotation decision could ruin Nickeil Alexander-Walker's breakout season Trae Young is set to return from injury soon, sending Nickeil Alexander-Walker back to his original role as a sixth-man.

DECEMBER 13 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Team-high 22 points in loss Alexander-Walker amassed 22 points (6-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and two rebounds across 31 minutes during Friday's 142-115 loss to Detroit.

Impact Alexander-Walker led Atlanta in scoring in a blowout loss to the Pistons, delivering another efficient shooting performance. It was also Walker's first game this season without recording an assist and his eighth game with two rebounds or fewer. The 27-year-old guard has excelled as a scorer with Trae Young (knee) sidelined, scoring at least 20 points in 10 of the last 13 games with multiple made threes in all but one game over that stretch.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons tie NBA record for scoring balance in 142-115 win over Hawks

Isaiah Stewart scored 17 points to lead a balanced scoring attack as the Detroit Pistons beat the Atlanta Hawks 142-115

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Hawks instantly vindicated for granting Nickeil Alexander-Walker his longtime wish The Atlanta Hawks made the controversial decision to give Nickeil Alexander-Walker a role he had never played before - and it couldn't have...

DECEMBER 10 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Stays hot in loss Alexander-Walker totaled 30 points (10-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes during Friday's 134-133 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Alexander-Walker delivered an efficient shooting performance en route to a team-high 30 points, albeit in a losing effort. The 27-year-old swingman also chipped in five or more three-pointers for the fourth time in his last five games after shooting just 2-for-7 from downtown in Thursday's loss to the Clippers. He has been on fire of late, scoring at least 21 points in each of his last five outings.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic scores 39 points as Nuggets use big fourth quarter to rally for 134-133 win over Hawks

Nikola Jokic scored 39 points and the Denver Nuggets rallied from 23 points down with a big fourth quarter to beat the Atlanta Hawks 134-133

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Nickeil Alexander-Walker reveals defensive secret that NBA fans have been wondering NAW may have found the ultimate key to defending an offensive engine like James Harden.

DECEMBER 5 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Nets 21 points in loss Alexander-Walker racked up 21 points (7-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 115-92 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Alexander-Walker dominated the offense with Jalen Johnson (calf) missing in action, and while he didn't have his most efficient outing, he still managed to extend his career-best streak of games with 20-plus points to four. The seven-year veteran is having a breakout season playing a key role in Atlanta, churning out career-highs in points (20.4), triples (2.8) and assists (3.6).

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Harden scores 27, Clippers end 5-game skid by beating Hawks after moving on without Paul

James Harden had 27 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a five-game losing streak with a 115-92 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night in their first...

DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Nickeil Alexander-Walker won't cool off and the Hawks suddenly have a dilemma Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is going off and he isn't slowing down. That's presented Quin Snyder with a painful decision to...

DECEMBER 2 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Nickeil Alexander-Walker refuses to slow down and Hawks skeptics are panicking The Atlanta Hawks knew what they were getting with Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Turns out, the skeptics didn't.

DECEMBER 2 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

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