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Hawks’ hidden gem could sneakily benefit from Kingston Flemings suspension

With Flemings set to miss one game after his suspension, the Hawks could look towards RayJ Dennis to fill the void he's left.

By Zach Langley · Soaring Down South

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:40 PM

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Writer Zach Langley suggests RayJ Dennis could benefit from Kingston Flemings' one-game suspension.
Hawks rookie guard Kingston Flemings received a one-game suspension for elbowing New Orleans guard Bryce McGowens.
Flemings will miss Atlanta's upcoming matchup against the Indiana Pacers.

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Atlanta Hawks rookie guard Kingston Flemings has been suspended for one game after elbowing New Orleans Pelicans player Bryce McGowens. Flemings will miss Atlanta's upcoming road game against the Indiana Pacers, which writer Zach Langley suggests could open an opportunity for two-way guard RayJ Dennis to receive playing time.

Langley argues that Dennis could provide an offensive boost against his former team following Atlanta's poor shooting performance in their recent loss to New Orleans. With the Hawks sitting under .500 through seven games, Langley notes that a strong showing could help Dennis secure future rotation minutes.

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