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

Johnson and the Hawks take on conference foe Toronto

The Raptors will take on conference foe Atlanta

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Game-high 31 points in loss Alexander-Walker logged 31 points (10-19 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 36 minutes during the Hawks' 134-117 loss to the Raptors on Saturda...

Impact Alexander-Walker did commit six turnovers, his highest since Nov. 4 against the Magic (seven), but the seventh-year guard did lead both teams in scoring while connecting on at least six three-pointers for the fifth time this season. He has started in each of Atlanta's last four games in the absence of Trae Young (quadriceps), and over that span, Alexander-Walker has averaged 23.8 points, 3.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 4.5 threes and 1.5 steals over 35.3 minutes per game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

RJ Barrett scores season-high 29 points as Raptors beat Hawks 134-117

RJ Barrett scored a season-high 29 points, Brandon Ingram also had 29 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 134-117 in the first of back-to-back meetings between the teams

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Johnson has another triple-double and the Hawks beat the Knicks 111-99

Jalen Johnson had 18 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in his seventh triple-double of the season, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Johnson scores 34 points as Hawks roll past Timberwolves 126-102 to end 7-game losing streak

Jalen Johnson scored 34 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Anthony Edwards’ 30 points for Minnesota to beat the Timberwolves 126-102 and end a seven-game losing streak

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Leads team with 30 points in relief Alexander-Walker provided 30 points (11-24 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 40 minutes during Monday's 140-129 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Dyson Daniels slid over to handle the point guard duties for Trae Young (quad), and Alexander-Walker took his place, finishing with his fourth-best scoring performance of the season. After serving a support role for most of his NBA tenure, Alexander-Walker is thriving with his new team, starting 25 of 32 games and obliterating previous seasonal averages. He's currently averaging 20.6 points per game, which is nine points higher than his previous best in 2020.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 7-game losing streak

Atlanta looks to break its seven-game skid when the Atlanta Hawks play Minnesota

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

SGA scores 39 as Thunder win 140-129 to hand short-handed Hawks their 7th straight defeat

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a big third quarter to beat the skidding Atlanta Hawks 140-129

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker made a halfcourt shot with his off hand — and against his cousin Shai | Sporting News This is pretty much unbelievable.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Starting Monday Alexander-Walker is starting Monday's game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Alexander-Walker will enter the starting lineup on a night where the Hawks are shorthanded without Trae Young (quadriceps) and Jalen Johnson (illness). Alexander-Walker looked strong in his last start Tuesday against Chicago, finishing with 21 points, one rebound, two assists and two steals in 34 minutes.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta faces Oklahoma City, looks to halt 6-game skid

Atlanta aims to break its six-game losing streak with a win over Oklahoma City

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Karl-Anthony Towns scores 36 and Jalen Brunson adds 34 as Knicks hold off struggling Hawks 128-125

Karl-Anthony Towns scored a season-high 36 points with 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson had 34 points and the New York Knicks survived Atlanta’s late comeback attempt to beat the slumpin...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to bench role Alexander-Walker is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Heat.

Impact Alexander-Walker will return to the bench after Dyson Daniels was cleared to play. With Trae Young back in the mix, Alexander-Walker should operate as one of the Hawks' first players off the bench. He's averaging 20.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in December, though he started in all but two of those 10 contests.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giddey, Bulls take on the Hawks

Atlanta plays Chicago in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • 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

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

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