Johnson contributed 18 points (8-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists and four blocks across 35 minutes during Friday's 129-117 victory over Washington.
Johnson turned in a decent shooting night and led the Hawks with four swats, his best mark in a game this season. He's consistently produced across the board over his last seven appearances, averaging 21.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.4 blocks in 36.1 minutes.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Records triple-double in win
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Johnson recorded 18 points (8-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 13 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and three steals across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 117-116 victory over the Celtics.
Johnson shouldered a lot of the playmaking responsibilities, tallying a season-high 10 assists. With Trae Young sidelined due to an Achilles issue, it was Johnson who stepped up, continuing his strong start to the season. Despite some off-shooting nights, he has been relatively consistent, and at this point, we may just be scratching the surface when it comes to what he is capable of on a basketball court.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Stays hot from downtown
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Johnson accumulated 20 points (8-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block over 37 minutes during Friday's 122-121 loss to the Pistons.
Johnson reached the 20-point threshold for the fourth game in a row, and he also continued to add value from beyond the arc. The Duke product has nailed two or more triples in three straight, though this number will likely fall back down to earth considering he averaged 1.3 made triples across 56 regular-season appearances a season ago.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Sniffs triple-double in win
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Johnson posted 23 points (10-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 15 rebounds, seven assists and one block over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 121-116 victory over the Knicks.
Johnson was one of the main reasons why the Hawks pulled the upset against the Knicks, and he finished just three dimes away from recording what would've been his first triple-double of the campaign. It seems the breakout season he had in 2023-24 was the real deal, as the star forward is putting up even better numbers throughout the first two weeks of the 2024-25 campaign. Through nine contests, Johnson is averaging career-high marks in points (18.9), rebounds (10.6), assists (5.3), steals (1.6) and blocks (0.9) per game.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Stuffs stat sheet once again
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Johnson ended Monday's 123-93 loss to the Celtics with 20 points (7-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 31 minutes.
Johnson didn't have his best performance from an efficiency perspective, but that won't matter much if he continues to deliver the same numbers he's been posting over the first two weeks of the regular season. Johnson could be in line for a sizable uptick in usage if Trae Young (ribs) is forced to miss time, but even if that's not the case, Johnson's role as a primary offensive weapon in Atlanta is set in stone. Through eight contests, Johnson is averaging 18.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
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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: 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: 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.
