
Niang got the starting nod at power forward in this game, and with Jalen Johnson (shoulder) done for the season, Niang may be able to maintain that role moving forward. He hasn't ever been a great fantasy option, but he produced a well-rounded line in this game. Niang hit all four of his 3-pointers in the third quarter, with all of them coming off assists from Trae Young. Niang should get some excellent looks in this offense, but he likely isn't worth rostering in standard leagues.
Gueye saw a few pair of starts after Jalen Johnson (shoulder) went down, but he couldn't stick in the lineup. However, trading away De'Andre Hunter allowed him to return to the rotation for this game, and he took advantage of the opportunity. This was the first double-double of his career, and he set new career-highs for both rebounds and blocks. It's unclear what his role will look like when Caris LeVert, Georges Niang and Terance Mann are introduced to the lineup, so managers shouldn't rush to the waiver wire. Gueye played in the G-League on Thursday, so if he played in Washington on Saturday, it would be his third day in a row playing. Keep an eye on the injury report.
While Daniels was able to extend his streak of games with at least one steal to 23 games, that wasn't the best aspect of Daniels' performance, like it has been for most of the season. Even with Trae Young playing, Daniels stepped up as a playmaker and set a new career-high for assists. He has been able to provide more assists since Jalen Johnson (shoulder) was ruled out for the season, and this performance displayed his playmaking upside. He may not provide this many assists often, but Daniels should be a solid source of assists for the rest of this season.
While Daniels was able to extend his streak of games with at least one steal to 23 games, that wasn't the best aspect of Daniels' performance, like it has been for most of the season. Even with Trae Young playing, Daniels stepped up as a playmaker and set a new career-high for assists. He has been able to provide more assists since Jalen Johnson (shoulder) was ruled out for the season, and this performance displayed his playmaking upside. He may not provide this many assists often, but Daniels should be a solid source of assists for the rest of this season.
There were reports that the Hawks and Cavaliers were discussing Hunter, with both teams hoping to avoid the luxury tax. A third team was not needed to complete this trade, and Niang is on his way to Atlanta. While he did have value within the Cavaliers' rotation as a reliable option off the bench, that did not translate to fantasy basketball. Joining the Hawks may mean more opportunities for Niang, especially with Jalen Johnson done for the season, but he is not a player who should be rostered in most leagues.