ATL • G • #5
After Daniels racked up seven steals in Monday’s win over the Heat, Miami did a better job of caring for the basketball around him on Wednesday. He only had two steals, but the 80 percent night from the field will have value in fantasy leagues. Daniels has been one of the most valuable players in fantasy basketball this season, providing top-30 value despite having a Yahoo! ADP well outside the top 100. Friday’s matchup with the Thunder should be fun, as Daniels will take on the unenviable task of defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
about 2 months ago
February 27, 2025 4:33 AM
ATL • Guard • #11
about 4 hours ago
As expected, Young will be good to go for Atlanta’s play-in matchup. Young had 28 points before being ejected from Tuesday’s game against the Magic. The Hawks will need him to be even better (and for him to be available for the whole game) if they want to advance to play the Cavaliers in the first round.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • Guard • #11
1 day ago
Even in the postseason, the Hawks continue to list Young as probable with an Achilles injury. The listing is performative, stemming from Young being held out of an NBA Cup game earlier this season despite not appearing on the injury report, which resulted in a $100K fine for the Hawks. With the Hawks’ season on the line Friday, expect Young to be cleared to play once again.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • G • #5
3 days ago
One of the NBA’s best defenders, Daniels is in a position where his team also needs consistent offensive production. He struggled against the Magic, which is unsurprising based on what happened during the regular season. In three appearances against Orlando, Daniels averaged 11.7 points per game on 42.9 percent shooting. He’ll need to be much better on Friday night if the Hawks are to reach the postseason. Atlanta will host the winner of Wednesday’s game between Miami and Chicago on Friday, with the winner being the eighth seed in the East.
DAL • G • #10
2 days ago
Having suffered an oblique injury during Sunday’s loss to the Grizzlies, Williams was a game-time decision for Wednesday’s play-in tournament matchup. Not only did he play, but he flourished, giving the Mavericks excellent minutes off the bench. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd went ten deep with his rotation, preferring Williams over Spencer Dinwiddie, who only played the final two minutes, and the approach worked. The Mavericks visit Memphis on Friday, with the winner earning the eighth seed in the West.
DAL • G • #31
2 days ago
Thompson did not enter the play-in tournament in good form, scoring 13 points on 5-of-16 shooting in his final two regular-season appearances. The veteran sharpshooter found his groove on Wednesday, especially during the second quarter. Shooting 5-of-5 from the field with four three-pointers, Thompson scored 16 points in a quarter the Mavericks won by a 44-19 margin. This version of Thompson is the one the Mavericks will need on Friday as they visit Memphis with the eighth seed in the West going to the winner.
DAL • G • #11
2 days ago
Irving tore the ACL in his left knee on March 3, ending his season. He has a player option worth $44 million next season, but Charania reported that the Mavericks would like to tear up that deal to give the point guard a three-year extension this summer. That approach would align Irving with Anthony Davis and GM Nico Harrison regarding the remaining years on their respective contracts. With Spencer Dinwiddie being a free agent this summer, whoever else is in the Mavericks’ point guard rotation may have higher value to begin the season due to Irving’s injury.
Source: Shams Charania
