Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Comes close to triple-double
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Johnson contributed 29 points (12-20 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals over 38 minutes during Sunday's 126-111 win over the Pelicans.
Johnson has taken things off to a new level this season and is showing improvement on both ends of the court after his career-best season in 2023-24. The star forward has entrenched himself as one of the Hawks' primary scoring threats, even ahead of Trae Young at times, and the numbers back him up. Johnson has scored over 20 points in three of his last four games and is averaging 23.3 points, 10.8 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game in that four-game stretch.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Stuffs stat sheet in victory
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Johnson amassed 29 points (12-20 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals across 38 minutes during Sunday's 126-111 victory over the Pelicans.
The 22-year-old tied his career high in points (29) while leading the Hawks in points, rebounds and blocks. He also dished out the second-highest mark in assists behind Trae Young (12). Johnson has been able to stuff the stat sheet on a nightly basis, and his two-way abilities have made him a valuable option in fantasy formats. The fourth-year pro is averaging 18.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks across 37.1 minutes per game through seven regular-season outings.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Career-high 17 boards vs. Wizards
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Johnson registered 21 points (9-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 17 rebounds, four assists and three steals over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 133-120 loss to the Wizards.
Johnson was the second-leading scorer for the Hawks on Wednesday behind Trae Young (35) despite the former having an inefficient night from three-point range and at the charity stripe. However, the 2021 first-round pick made up for it on the glass as he grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds, six of which came on the offensive side of the floor. Johnson is averaging 16.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks through the first five games of the 2024-25 regular season.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Best game of season Monday
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Johnson contributed 29 points (11-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Monday's 121-119 loss to the Wizards.
It took Johnson a couple of games to get things going, but the star forward delivered an impressive two-way effort Monday, leading the Hawks in scoring and finishing just three assists away from a triple-double. Johnson figures to be a big part of the Hawks' short- and long-term future, and he's expected to operate as Atlanta's second-best offensive option behind Trae Young in 2024-25.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Held in check
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Johnson supplied seven points (3-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists and one block over 29 minutes during Sunday's 128-104 loss to the Thunder.
This was a dud by Johnson's standards, especially considering Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) and De'Andre Hunter (knee) were both sidelined. His counting stats have been fine, but Johnson has yet to find his rhythm. Through three games, he's shooting 29.7 percent from the field and 20.0 percent from beyond the arc.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Double-doubles in win
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Johnson provided 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-8 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 120-116 victory over the Nets.
Johnson already established himself as one of the league's premier rebounders at the forward position during his breakout campaign in 2023-24, averaging 8.7 boards per contest. While his 72.8 free-throw percentage last year and poor start from the charity start on Opening Night are alarming, Johnson should continue to be a double-double threat every outing.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Starting Wednesday
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Johnson is in the starting lineup Wednesday versus Brooklyn, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson returns to the first unit after resting to end preseason. He is joined by De'Andre Hunter and Clint Capela in Atlanta's starting frontcourt Wednesday.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Good to go for opener
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Johnson (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
As expected, Johnson is ready for the regular season after resting during the Hawks' preseason finale. The youngster broke out last year, averaging 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.0 stocks per game before injuries derailed his campaign.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Signs five-year extension
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Johnson (rest) signed a five-year, $150 million rookie contract extension with the Hawks on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Johnson saw his role expand during the 2023-24 regular season, during which he averaged 16.0 points on 51.1 percent shooting, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals over 33.7 minutes per game across 56 regular-season contests. The 2021 first-round pick is expected to be the Hawks' No. 2 option on offense behind Trae Young after Dejounte Murray was traded to the Pelicans in late June.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Not playing vs. OKC
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Johnson (rest) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The Hawks are resting most of their projected starters and reserves on the second night of a back-to-back, meaning Johnson will sit out the final game of the preseason. The power forward will aim to get ready for the regular-season opener against Brooklyn next Wednesday, as he figures to play a huge role for the Hawks in 2024-25 as the team's second go-to player on offense behind Trae Young.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Efficient scoring effort vs. Miami
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Johnson logged 21 points (8-9 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 17 minutes in Wednesday's 120-111 preseason loss to the Heat.
Johnson was Atlanta's leading scorer Wednesday and the second-leading scorer for the game behind Jimmy Butler (24). Johnson, the Hawks' first-round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, took on an expanded role during the 2023-24 regular season, and across 56 regulars-season games (52 starts) he averaged 16.0 points on 51.1 percent shooting, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks over 33.7 minutes per contest. Johnson is primed to take on a bigger role this season alongside Trae Young and No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher (rest) after Dejounte Murray was traded to the Pelicans in late June.
Johnson notched 19 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three steals across 22 minutes in Tuesday's 131-130 preseason win over the Pacers.
Johnson led the Hawks in scoring during this tight win. If this preseason contest is any indication for the regular season, the youngster might be ready for another jump after a career year in 2023-24. Johnson averaged 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers per game in 56 regular-season appearances with the Hawks before a Grade 2 lateral ankle sprain ended his season prematurely. However, now healthy, he figures to play a prominent role on offense for Atlanta in 2024-25, probably as the team's second-best offensive option behind Trae Young.
Johnson (ankle) was spotted going through Wednesday's training camp session, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Johnson missed the end of the 2023-24 campaign with a Grade 2 lateral ankle sprain. At Media Day, Johnson said he will be wearing some new shoes along with an ankle brace to provide more support and prevent future issues. He'll have plenty of hype in fantasy drafts after posting regular-season averages of 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers in 56 appearances.
