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: 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.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Leads Atlanta in scoring
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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.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Out at least three weeks
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The Hawks announced Thursday that Johnson has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 lateral ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in approximately three weeks.
Johnson exited Tuesday's game against Miami due to his ankle injury, and he's facing a multi-week absence following the results of his MRI. Whether Johnson will be back in action at any point during postseason play likely depends on whether the Hawks advance past the Play-In Tournament. In Johnson's absence, Vit Krejci, De'Andre Hunter (rest) and Wesley Matthews (hamstring) could see increased roles.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Sprains ankle again
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Johnson is out for the remainder of Tuesday's game versus the Heat due to a sprained right ankle, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports. He will end the contest with 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 24 minutes
Johnson rolled his ankle on a drive to the basket with 5:25 remaining in the third quarter. Given that the third-year forward has now sprained his ankle three times this season, he's unlikely to be available for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Johnson logged six points (3-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 16 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 109-95 loss to the Mavericks.
Johnson couldn't get it going in the scoring column Thursday, but his 16 rebounds tied a season high he set Jan. 10 against the 76ers. He briefly left in the second half after his knee collided with Daniel Gafford, but Johnson was able to return in the fourth quarter. Since the All-Star break, Johnson is averaging 17.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting, 9.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.1 steals over 33.6 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: First career triple-double
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Johnson closed with 28 points (10-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 14 rebounds, 11 assists, one block and four steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 121-113 win over the Pistons.
In his second game back from an ankle injury that sidelined him for six contests, Johnson produced his first career triple-double to help the Hawks clinch a spot in the Play-In Tournament. The third-year forward has had a breakout campaign but has been on the court for only eight of 17 games since the beginning of March, so his minutes could be limited over the final couple weeks if Atlanta prioritizes keeping him healthy for the postseason.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Returns to starting unit
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Johnson is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson will replace Vit Krejci in the starting lineup after coming off the bench in his return to action Monday. Hunter is averaging 17.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.1 blocks in 33.9 minutes across his last 10 starting appearances.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Will return Monday
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Johnson (ankle) will play Monday against the Bulls, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Johnson will snap a six-game streak of absences due to a right ankle sprain but may face some limitations. The third-year forward is in the midst of a breakout campaign, averaging 16.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks in 34.0 minutes per game across 51 appearances (48 starts).
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Present for shootaround
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Johnson (ankle), who is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls, was present for the Hawks' morning shootaround, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Johnson has missed the last six games due to a right ankle sprain, but he's trending in the right direction ahead of Monday's matchup. If he's able to suit up against Chicago, it wouldn't be surprising to see him carry a minutes restriction.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Questionable for Monday
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Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson is in jeopardy of missing a seventh straight game due to a right ankle sprain. Vit Krejci and De'Andre Hunter will likely continue to see extended minutes if Johnson is unable to suit up.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Chance to return Saturday
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Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson has missed five straight games, but this is the first time he's drawn a questionable tag since spraining his right ankle two weeks ago. If he plays, the third-year forward may have some limitations, but he was playing well before his absence, averaging 17.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 blocks in 34.8 minutes over his last 13 appearances.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Remains out Thursday
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Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson is due for another evaluation soon, but the team hasn't released an official update since he was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain last Thursday. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Milwaukee, while De'Andre Hunter and Vit Krejci should continue to see increased playing time until Johnson returns.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Out at least one week
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The Hawks announced Thursday that Johnson has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in one week, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson had already been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Suns and is facing a multi-game absence after being diagnosed with an ankle sprain. De'Andre Hunter is a candidate to see increased run while Johnson is sidelined.
