Daniels provided 17 points (8-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 44 minutes during Sunday's 142-134 double-overtime victory over the 76ers.
Daniels logged a season-high 44 minutes, which was expected in this double-overtime win, and finished just one board and two assists away from recording his first triple-double of the season. Daniels has done a good job as a playmaker this season, averaging 7.0 dimes per game since the start of November, and that, coupled with his scoring prowess and elite defensive numbers, make him a valuable fantasy option across all formats. His upside will likely regress once Trae Young (knee) returns, but in the meantime, Daniels has been excellent as one of the Hawks' primary playmaking options alongside Jalen Johnson.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Records double-double
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Okongwu closed Sunday's 142-134 double-overtime victory over the 76ers with 10 points (5-14 FG, 0-7 3Pt), 13 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 47 minutes.
Okongwu recorded his fifth double-double of the season -- and first since Nov. 13 -- in this win, and the big man continues to make the most of his minutes available in the Hawks' frontcourt. Regardless of whether he starts or plays off the bench, Okongwu is seeing enough minutes, and producing at a strong enough rate, to be considered across all formats. He averaged 16.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks per game in November.
Johnson posted 41 points (10-21 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 17-22 FT), 14 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and a block in 45 minutes during Sunday's 142-134 2OT win over the 76ers.
Johnson put together a dominant performance Sunday, racking up a career-high 41 points and adding a game-high 14 rebounds. In addition to his strong double-double, Johnson posted seven assists, extending his streak of games with at least seven dimes to 11, which marks the longest streak of any player this season. Johnson also set personal records with 17 free throws made and 22 attempted, beating out his former highs of eight and 12, respectively.
Kennard (illness) is available to return to Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Kennard exited the game in the second quarter and was deemed questionable to return due to an illness. Following halftime, however, Kennard has been cleared to return to the game.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Questionable to return Sunday
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Kennard is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 76ers due to an illness.
Kennard exited Sunday's game in the second quarter and is questionable to return due to an illness. If he is unable to return, Vit Krejci and Keaton Wallace are candidates for increased roles.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Recalled to NBA
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The Hawks recalled Newell from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Sunday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Newell joined College Park for Saturday's 113-108 G League win over the Delaware Blue Coats, posting 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 27 minutes. The rookie first-rounder is set to be available against the 76ers on Sunday, though he isn't guaranteed to see meaningful playing time.
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Hawks' Jacob Toppin: Recalled, won't play Sunday
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The Hawks recalled Toppin from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Sunday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. However, he won't play in Sunday's game against the 76ers due to a right shoulder sprain, per Rowland.
Toppin posted 18 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 23 minutes in College Park's 113-108 G League win over the Delaware Blue Coats on Saturday. However, he sustained a right shoulder injury in the win. His next opportunity to play for the parent club will come Monday against the Pistons.
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Hawks' N'Faly Dante: Won't play Sunday
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Dante (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
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, and he doesn't have a timetable for a return.
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Hawks' Nikola Durisic: Won't play vs. Philly
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Durisic (elbow) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Durisic was recently called up from the G League to the NBA roster, but he's not ready to play yet. The rookie has yet to see action this season, either with the Hawks or in the G League with the College Park Skyhawks.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Out vs. Philadelphia
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Porzingis (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Porzingis will miss a second straight game due to an illness, and the lack of availability continues to be an issue with the big man, who's now missed nine of the Hawks' 21 games this season. With Porzingis out, Onyeka Okongwu should draw another start at center.
Young (knee) will be re-evaluated by the Hawks' medical staff in two weeks, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Young is progressing in his recovery from a sprained right MCL. He hasn't played since Oct. 29, and the All-Star point guard's absence is expected to linger into early-to-mid December. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Luke Kennard and Keaton Wallace will continue to take on larger roles in the Hawks' backcourt for as long as Young is sidelined.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Posts four stocks in spot start
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Okongwu recorded 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 130-123 win over Cleveland.
Okongwu got the start Friday due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness), and the former made the most of his opportunity by filling up the stat sheet during Atlanta's win. Okongwu has scored at least 15 points in each of his last eight outings (five starts), and over that span he has averaged 21.8 points on 58.2 percent shooting (including 48.2 percent from three on 7.0 3PA/G) along with 5.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals over 30.1 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Team-high 30 points in win
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Alexander-Walker ended with 30 points (10-22 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 130-123 win over the Cavaliers.
It was another strong shooting night for Alexander-Walker, who led the Hawks in scoring Friday thanks in large part to his five three-pointers, his most in a game since Nov. 20 against the Spurs (eight). The seventh-year pro's career-high average in scoring prior to the 2025-26 regular season was 11.0 points per game during the 2020-21 campaign with the Pelicans, but he has taken on a greater scoring role in his first year with the Hawks. Over his last nine outings, Alexander-Walker has averaged 21.0 points, 3.8 assists, 3.7 rebounds, 2.9 threes, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals over 33.3 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Posts triple-double in win
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Johnson chipped in 29 points (9-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 8-12 FT), 12 rebounds, 12 assists and two steals over 39 minutes during Friday's 130-123 win over the Cavaliers.
Johnson recorded his second triple-double of the season, and the star forward continues to thrive both as a scorer and playmaker. He bounced back from the seven-point, seven-rebound, seven-assist performance in the loss to Washington on Tuesday, and he also kept his streak alive of consecutive games with at least seven assists. That streak is up to 10 outings, the longest active streak in the NBA.
Okongwu is in the Hawks' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Friday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Okongwu will make his eighth start of the season Friday due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Okongwu has been productive both as a starter and off the bench this season, and in 12 games since Nov. 2, he has averaged 17.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.3 threes, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 steals over 28.7 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Won't play Friday
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Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
With Porzingis unavailable, Onyeka Okongwu figures to draw another start, and there will be more minutes available for Mouhamed Gueye in the second unit. Porzingis' next chance to play will come Sunday against the 76ers.
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