Empty the Bench

Maybe the trade deadline wasn’t completely worthless after all. Anthony Johnson started his run as an Atlanta Hawk in style on Sunday night, with 17 points, 5 assists, and 3 three-pointers on 7-12 FGs in 35 minutes. Johnson (11.1 points, 5 assists, 1 three-pointer, 1 steal on 45.5% FGs as a starter last season) is only worth a look in leagues of 10 teams or more at this point. As we’ve mentioned here before, the Hawks are pretty set at the SG, SF and PF spots, but they are sorely lacking at PG.

Tyronn Lue and Craig ‘Speedy’ Claxton have been injury prone this year (to say the least), so if AJ plays well he could be in line for a bunch of minutes. Johnson is a 10-year veteran who could bring much needed experience from the point to a young ATL lineup. Don’t get too excited, and don’t chase last game’s stats by making an add now. Put him on your watch list, and if he strings together another solid two games, consider a move. Don’t expect anything dramatic, but Johnson could potentially help your team in assists, steals and 3-pointers from the bottom of the roster.