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Bogdanovic did not play in Sunday’s loss to Denver, resulting in Garrison Mathews and Vit Krejci playing additional minutes off the bench. They combined to score five points against the Nuggets and offer limited value as streamers if Bogdanovic cannot play.

Bogdanovic’s absence leaves Atlanta without one of its top reserves for Sunday’s game. More minutes will be available to Garrison Mathews and Vit Krecji, with the former offering higher potential value for managers seeking 3-point production.

Bogi sat out the second night of a back-to-back on Saturday, which opened the door for both Garrison Mathews and Vit Krejci to take on extra minutes. Bogi should be back on Monday, but neither Mathews or Krejci were worth rostering even with Bogdanovic sidelined.

On the second night of a back-to-back, Bogdanovic may sit out to help manage the hamstring injury that forced him to miss time early on this season. If he has to sit, Garrison Mathews should pour in some triples in an extended role.

Johnson was a late scratch for Monday’s win over the Kings, with Garrison Mathews replacing him in the starting lineup. While Mathews may get another start if Johnson cannot play, he doesn’t offer much fantasy value beyond points and 3-pointers.

With Jalen Johnson (leg) as a late scratch, Quin Snyder will opt for more shooting in the starting lineup with Mathews. De’Andre Hunter and Larry Nance should be candidates for extra minutes off the bench, and Bogdan Bogdanovic’s return adds another wrinkle to the rotation.

After missing two games with a strained right hip flexor, Daniels returned to the starting lineup on Sunday. He only played 25 minutes, which is unsurprising given the injury. The question is whether he’ll play in Monday’s matchup with Boston, the first of four games Atlanta plays during Week 3. If Daniels sits, Garrison Mathews (11/3/1 with three 3-pointers in 20 minutes) and David Roddy (8/3/3 with two 3-pointers in 26 minutes) are two options to fill the resulting void in the starting lineup.

Daniels has missed Atlanta’s last two games, and a return may be on the horizon. The Hawks have a Sunday/Monday back-to-back to navigate, so fantasy managers should anticipate Daniels sitting on Monday if he’s cleared to play against the Pelicans. Garrison Mathews, who hit a career-high seven 3-pointers on Friday, has added value if Daniels cannot play.

Mathews had a big night, hitting a career-high seven 3-pointers and scoring 23 points off the bench. Add the full stat line, and Mathews earned more opportunities for the shorthanded Hawks. However, this isn’t enough to make him a player worth adding in the immediate aftermath of Friday’s performance.

Krejci’s injury on its own may not impact much, but with Bogdan Bogdanovic and De’Andre Hunter already hurt, Atlanta’s rotation is getting thin. Garrison Mathews and David Roddy should fill out the extra minutes.