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PTH Roundtable: debating the best lineups

This is the third of a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks this upcoming season. The third question: what would be your preferred starting and closing lineup(s) and why? Wes: I’m…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:59 PM
PTH Roundtable: debating the best lineups
Key Things to Know
  • Peachtree Hoops writers debated their preferred starting and closing five-man lineups for the Atlanta Hawks.
  • The panel evaluated roles for CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Luguentz Dort, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson, and Onyeka Okongwu.
  • Writer Wesley Morton argued for prioritizing top defensive lineups from the opening tip.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Peachtree Hoops writers debated their preferred starting and closing five-man lineups for the Atlanta Hawks ahead of the upcoming NBA season. Staff members Wesley Morton, Garrett, and Graham each shared their selections, emphasizing the balance between defensive intensity and offensive playmaking down the stretch.

The analysts highlighted key players including Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, CJ McCollum, and Luguentz Dort. While preferred combinations varied between opening and closing units, Johnson, Okongwu, and Alexander-Walker were consistently regarded across the panel as core fixtures for head coach Quin Snyder.

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