Niang notched 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Friday's 123-114 overtime Play-In Game loss to the Heat.
Niang led the Hawks' reserves in scoring Friday and finished as the team's third-leading scorer behind Trae Young (29) and Onyeka Okongwu (28). Niang was able to establish a bigger role for himself after being traded by the Cavaliers to the Hawks in February. Across 28 regular-season games with Atlanta (including two starts), Niang averaged 12.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 23.0 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Leads bench with 15 points
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Niang tallied 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and three rebounds over 23 minutes in Tuesday's 120-95 Play-In Game loss to Orlando.
Niang finished as the Hawks' second-leading scorer behind Trae Young (28), in a game that saw Atlanta shoot just 38.1 percent from the field and 4-for-21 from three. Niang emerged as an integral piece to the Hawks' rotation down the stretch of the regular season, having averaged 11.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 21.1 minutes since the beginning of March. He'll look to help Atlanta make the playoffs as the eighth seed in the East in Friday's Play-In Game against the winner of Wednesday's bout between the Bulls and Heat.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Cleared from injury report
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Niang (rest) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Magic, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Niang missed Sunday's regular-season finale against Orlando for rest purposes, but he's cleared to play in Tuesday's meeting with the Magic. The veteran sharpshooter should play a significant role as a floor spacer off the bench, having averaged 11.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.9 three-pointers in 19.4 minutes across his final 12 games of the regular season. Niang shot 44.9 percent from downtown during this period.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Won't play Sunday
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Niang (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Orlando, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
With the Hawks locked in as the eighth seed in the East and facing the Magic in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday, Niang will rest for Sunday's regular-season finale. Dominick Barlow and Jacob Toppin should see an uptick in playing time due to Niang's absence.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Iffy for Sunday
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Niang is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Magic due to rest purposes.
Niang could sit out Sunday's regular-season finale due to the Hawks already being locked into the Play-In Tournament. If Niang is ultimately downgraded to out, Mouhamed Gueye and Dominick Barlow could receive increased playing time.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Coming off bench Tuesday
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Niang isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Magic.
Mouhamed Gueye will reclaim his starting spot from Niang on Tuesday. Niang has averaged 11.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 21.0 minutes across his previous 10 appearances coming off the bench.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Scores 13 points off bench Saturday
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Niang finished Saturday's 121-105 loss to the Knicks with 13 points (5-16 FG, 3-13 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes.
Niang has established himself as a reliable weapon off the bench for the Hawks, and while that role limits his fantasy upside considerably, he's had quite a few serviceable performances over the last few weeks. The veteran has scored in double digits in nine of his 16 appearances off the bench since the beginning of March, averaging 11.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in that span.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Muted effort in loss
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Niang amassed six points (2-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 120-118 loss to the Mavericks.
Niang was a non-factor in the loss, continuing what has been an up-and-down ride since arriving in Atlanta. It's typically hit or miss when it comes to Niang's production, with his value tied up in points and threes. He has scored fewer than seven points in three of the past four games, averaging 7.8 points and 2.0 three-pointers during that time.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Scores 20 points off bench
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Niang totaled 20 points (6-9 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 132-119 win over the 76ers.
Niang had one of the best performances of his nine-year career against one of his former teams, as he logged 154 regular-season appearances for Philadelphia between 2021 and 2023. Niang is having a career-best season in 2024-25 and has emerged as a reliable scoring weapon off the bench for the Hawks. This was the seventh time he reached the 20-point mark this season.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Scores 12 points in win
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Niang registered 12 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 123-110 win over the Hornets.
The Hawks have won four straight games to improve to 32-34 on the season, and Niang has been on a mini heater during that stretch with averages of 15.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 three-pointers on 52.4 percent shooting from the field. He's likely to remain a key part of the second unit offense to close out the season.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Shines off bench as top scorer
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Niang put forth 24 points (10-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes in Thursday's 124-118 win over Indiana.
Niang put on a show off the bench in Thursday's contest, leading all Hawks in scoring and threes made while pacing the Atlanta bench in rebounds in a strong performance. Niang posted his second-highest scoring total of the year, falling behind only his season high showing Feb. 23 when he recorded 27 points. He has surpassed the 20-point mark in five outings this year.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Available to play
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Niang (illness) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
After missing Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Niang will be back in action for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Over his last eight outings, Niang has averaged 14.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 27.9 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Not playing Monday
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Niang (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Niang has taken on a larger role for the Hawks since being traded by the Cavaliers in early February, but the veteran forward will not play Monday due to an illness. Mouhamed Gueye, Terance Mann and Dominick Barlow are candidates to see their minutes increase due to Niang's absence. Niang has averaged 14.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 27.9 minutes per game across eight outings with the Hawks.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Lights it up from deep off bench
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Niang amassed 27 points (10-20 FG, 7-14 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 148-143 loss to the Pistons.
Niang fed into the offensive explosion the Hawks put forth Sunday by leading all players in threes made off the bench, finishing second on the team in scoring and three points away from the 30-point mark. Niang set season-high marks in both scoring and threes made, tallying at least 20 points with six or more threes in three outings this year. He has now surpassed the 20-point mark in two of his last three contests and on four occasions.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Coming off bench Monday
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Niang is not in the Hawks' starting lineup against the Magic on Monday.
Niang was inserted into the starting five for his Hawks debut against the Wizards on Saturday, and he finished with 16 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals over 26 minutes in a 125-111 victory. However, Niang will serve in a reserve role Monday as Atlanta goes with Mouhamed Gueye in the starting lineup.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Immediate impact in team debut
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Niang contributed 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and three steals over 26 minutes during Saturday's 125-111 victory over Washington.
Making his Hawks debut, Niang was immediately thrust into the starting lineup and recorded a season-high three steals. The 31-year-old operated strictly as a reserve for the Cavaliers, as evidenced by his one start this season prior to Saturday. Still, it appears initially as though Atlanta has a significant role in mind for Niang at power forward in the void of Jalen Johnson (shoulder). That said, Niang is worth a speculative add in deep fantasy leagues until his role becomes solidified.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Set to play Saturday
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Niang (trade pending) is available for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Niang is set to make his debut for the Hawks on Saturday after being traded from the Cavaliers on Thursday. Niang will likely compete for minutes at power forward with Dominick Barlow.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Won't debut Friday
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Niang (trade pending) is out for Friday's game versus the Bucks.
Niang has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday as the trade sending him from Cleveland to Atlanta is still being finalized. However, GM Lary Fields hopes to have Niang on the road trip that begins Saturday against Washington, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Questionable due to pending trade
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Niang (recently traded) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Niang will look to make his Hawks debut on Friday, though his next chance to feature will come Saturday against Washington if one day proves to be too quick of a turnaround. The forward played fairly significant minutes for Cleveland before the trade, and over his last 10 outings, he averaged 9.6 points and 3.7 rebounds across 22.6 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Georges Niang: Shipped to Atlanta
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The Cavaliers traded Niang and Caris LeVert, along with draft picks, to the Hawks on Thursday in exchange for De'Andre Hunter, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Niang was in the midst of a solid season for the Cavaliers, producing averages of 8.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 40.0 percent from beyond the arc. He could have a similar role in Atlanta, as the franchise will not have Jalen Johnson (shoulder) for the remainder of the season. The Hawks may not be done making moves.
