Dominick

Barlow

After starting seven straight games for Atlanta, Gueye didn’t see the floor at all on Monday. However, he’ll return to the starting lineup and replace Dominick Barlow, who logged 13 minutes as a starter against Memphis. Regardless of who has started, neither has played a large role, with Caris LeVert, Georges Niang and Terance Mann taking on more minutes off the bench.

Replacing Mouhamed Gueye (DNP-CD) in the Hawks’ starting lineup, Barlow’s limited workload on Monday may not have been his fault. With Memphis star Jaren Jackson Jr. exiting after two minutes with a sprained ankle, there was no need for the Hawks to employ a lineup with two bigs. As a result, Terance Mann replaced Barlow in the starting lineup to begin the third quarter and finished with seven points, two rebounds, three assists, one block and one three-pointer in 29 minutes. Even if Quin Snyder continues to start Barlow, there’s no need to consider rostering him in most leagues.

Gueye has started seven straight, but the results haven’t been anything stupendous. The Hawks will mix up the starting five and insert Barlow at power forward just days after he signed a two-year standard deal.

Barlow’s two-way contract is being converted to a two-year standard deal. He’s played sparingly this season and won’t affect fantasy basketball significantly as he tries to play his way into Atlanta’s regular rotation. The 21-year-old forward started off his career with the Spurs before joining the Hawks this offseason.

Barlow shot the ball well and blocked a few shots on Saturday, but the playing time wasn’t enough to convince most fantasy managers that he should be added. Larry Nance Jr. (4/5/1) wasn’t as productive in his time on the floor, but he did play 19 minutes off the bench. There’s little need to consider rostering either for Week 15, even if Clint Capela remains out due to injury. The Hawks play four games, beginning with the Pistons on Monday.

Hawks coach Quin Snyder has changed his starting lineup for Saturday’s game, with Barlow replacing Mouhamed Gueye. Barlow can add value as a rebounder and boasts a higher fantasy ceiling than Gueye, but he is not a must-add player for Saturday’s slate.

Nance is back on the sideline after missing nearly one month with a fractured right hand. He’s sitting for injury management reasons, so the veteran big may be available for Tuesday’s home game against the Rockets. Dominick Barlow may enter the rotation, especially with Jalen Johnson (shoulder) out, but there’s no need to consider streaming him.

Johnson, who had been dealing with right shoulder inflammation, injured his left shoulder during Thursday’s loss to the Raptors. The Hawks have not provided any specifics regarding the left shoulder injury, but this may keep Johnson out for a few games. Dominick Barlow entered the rotation on Thursday, but the Hawks may get Larry Nance Jr. back. If so, he’s worth a look in deep leagues.

This isn’t the same shoulder that has caused Johnson to appear on the injury report recently, which could be seen as both good news and bad news. Hopefully this isn’t a long-term injury, but the team should provide some clarity within the next few days. Dominick Barlow has entered the rotation with Johnson out.

Capela isn’t in the best shape after notching a double-double against the Pistons with 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench on Wednesday. Dominick Barlow will have a chance to back up Onyeka Okongwu at center.