Nickeil Alexander-Walker Reclaims Starting Role for Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is returning to the starting lineup against the Bulls, stepping in due to the absence of Dyson Daniels (hip). Alexander-Walker had come off the bench in two of his last three outings. Across nine games in December, he has averaged an impressive 20.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 3.2 threes, and 0.9 steals over 32.6 minutes per game.