Hawks Beat Wizards 120-105 Behind Alexander-Walker
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 26 points as Atlanta defeated Washington 120-105 in a game featuring former Hawks guard Trae Young.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Basketball
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards 120-105, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker scoring 26 points and hitting six three-pointers. Alexander-Walker faced former Hawks player Trae Young, who was traded to Washington in January.
Why it matters
The win and Alexander-Walker's scoring output highlight his role in Atlanta's rotation during the second year of his four-year contract. The matchup also marked a return of Trae Young to Atlanta in a different uniform.
Alexander-Walker's 26 points and six three-pointers came in a 120-105 Atlanta win over Washington. His career NBA earnings stand at $51,769,282 according to Spotrac, though his net worth has not been officially reported.
The players
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a guard for the Atlanta Hawks who was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets 17th overall and has played for New Orleans and Minnesota before joining Atlanta.
Trae Young
Trae Young is a point guard who starred for the Atlanta Hawks for several seasons before being traded to the Washington Wizards in January.
The details
Alexander-Walker was acquired by Atlanta in a sign-and-trade with Minnesota, with the Hawks giving up a 2027 second-round pick and cash in the deal. His four-year contract is worth $60,647,200, all guaranteed, and includes a 7.5 percent trade kicker.
Timeline
2019: Alexander-Walker signed his rookie contract with the New Orleans Pelicans after the draft.
2023: He signed a two-year, $9 million deal with Minnesota.
January: The Hawks traded Trae Young to the Washington Wizards.
2025: Four-year contract figures were reported following the sign-and-trade with Minnesota.
Friday: The Hawks and Wizards meet again in an NBA Cup game in Atlanta.
The Tech Race
The matchup reflects the reshaped Hawks roster following Trae Young's January trade to Washington, which left Atlanta reliant on guards like Alexander-Walker. Atlanta's return to the same court on Friday for an NBA Cup game extends that storyline.
For fantasy managers, Alexander-Walker's 26-point, six-three-pointer performance is the number to track as Atlanta's guard minutes stabilize. The Friday rematch in Atlanta offers another scheduled look at the Hawks' current backcourt against Washington.
The takeaway
Alexander-Walker's scoring has become a key part of Atlanta's offense as the team adjusts to life without Trae Young. Readers following the Hawks should watch how his usage develops across the upcoming Friday rematch and the remainder of his contract.
What happens next
The Hawks and Wizards meet again on Friday in an NBA Cup game in Atlanta.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NDTVSports.
