RayJ Dennis has been cleared, removing the day-to-day tag he carried into Monday. He is available for Atlanta's game against the Grizzlies.
What happened
The Hawks cleared guard RayJ Dennis on the Monday, Oct. 5 injury report, upgrading him from day-to-day. The report carried no new detail on the issue and no additional comment. Dennis first appeared on Atlanta's injury report on Sept. 6, when he was listed day-to-day with a right Achilles issue. No expected return timeline was attached to Monday's report beyond the clearance itself, since none has been announced.
What it means for the Hawks
Dennis is set for Atlanta's game against the Grizzlies on Monday at 7 p.m. ET. Last season he averaged 12.1 minutes, 4.4 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 17 games. The Hawks are 0-0, since the 2026-27 season has not started, so there is no with-or-without split yet. His clearance adds depth to a backcourt rotation that includes Trae Young, CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who logged 28.0, 28.8, 33.2 and 33.4 minutes, respectively, in games without him.
What to watch
The Hawks will update Dennis's status on their next injury report. No expected return timeline has been announced beyond Monday's clearance. Atlanta is also tracking Henri Veesaar (out, right knee), Mouhamed Gueye, CJ McCollum, Luguentz Dort and Aaron Wiggins, all day-to-day, as the schedule continues.
Is RayJ Dennis playing vs Grizzlies?
Yes. He was cleared on the Monday, Oct. 5 injury report after being listed day-to-day, making him available for Atlanta's game against Memphis.
When will RayJ Dennis be back?
He is already back. The Hawks cleared him on the Monday, Oct. 5 injury report, and no further absence has been announced.