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To this point, Fernando has not played more than 13 minutes per game across his four-year career. He played in just 39 games during the 2022-23 season, averaging 3.9 points and 3.5 rebounds in 10.4 minutes per outing. The Hawks have both Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu to choose from when it comes to center minutes, meaning Fernando is likely to be on the outside looking in when it comes to meaningful playing time. He might be worth keeping an eye on, just in case a Capela trade happens at some point, but until then, he has very little fantasy value.
A sophomore out of Maryland, Fernando ended up on the Hawks as the 34th overall pick in the 2019 Draft. Last season, he made the All-Big Ten First Team and the All-Big Ten Defensive Team with averages of 13.6 points on 60.7 percent shooting, 10.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 blocks in 30.0 minutes. While he struggled offensively in summer league -- 4.2 points per game across 26.8 minutes while shooting 31.2 percent -- he averaged a combined 4.7 blocks/steals. Alex Len is essentially a lock to be Atlanta's starting center, but there should be some competition for the backup job. Whatever minutes John Collins doesn't grab at center will be available for either Fernando or Damian Jones. That said, the chances of Fernando occupying a fantasy-relevant role are thin.