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Secures sixth double-double 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.

Impact 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Records triple-double in win 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.

Impact Johnson shouldered a lot of the play-making 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

🚨 Jalen Johnson Triple-Double 🚨 JJ's monster game helps lead Hawks over Celtics

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Stays hot from downtown 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs triple-double in win 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks vs. Knicks Postgame Press Conference: Jalen Johnson

NOVEMBER 7 • YOUTUBE

Stuffs stat sheet once again 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.

Impact 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 in case Trae Young (ribs) is forced to miss time, but even if that's not the case, his 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.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks vs. Celtics Postgame Press Conference: Jalen Johnson

NOVEMBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Comes close to triple-double 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks get 29 points from Johnson, top Pelicans Jalen Johnson matched a career high by scoring 29 points, Trae Young had a double-double and the visiting Atlanta Hawks defeated the New Orl...

NOVEMBER 4 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Stuffs stat sheet in victory 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.

Impact The 22-year-old led the Hawks in points, rebounds and blocks while dishing 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 and 2.9 steals-plus-blocks across 37.1 minutes per game through seven regular-season outings.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Johnson Ties Career-High 29 PTS In New Orleans | November 3, 2024

NOVEMBER 4 • YOUTUBE

Jalen Johnson's 29 points lead the Hawks past the depleted Pelicans, 126-111

Jalen Johnson scored 29 points and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a four-game skid with a 126-111 victory over the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans

NOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Career-high 17 boards vs. Wizards 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.

Impact 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 at 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.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Best game of season Monday 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks vs. Wizards Postgame Press Conference: Jalen Johnson

OCTOBER 29 • YOUTUBE

Held in check 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in win 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Johnson is in the starting lineup Wednesday versus Brooklyn, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for opener 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks extend F Jalen Johnson, reportedly for $150M The Atlanta Hawks signed forward Jalen Johnson to a multi-year contract extension on Monday.The team did not disclose the deal’s terms, but...

OCTOBER 22 • THESTATE.COM

Forward Jalen Johnson signs multi-year extension with Hawks | NBA.com Jalen Johnson signs a multi-year extension with the Hawks worth a reported $150 million over 5 seasons.

OCTOBER 22 • NBA.COM

Jalen Johnson agrees to $150 million contract extension with Hawks following breakout season

The Atlanta Hawks and Jalen Johnson have agreed to rookie contract extension, rewarding the 6-foot-9 forward for his 2023-24 breakout season

OCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hawks, Jalen Johnson agree to five-year extension The Hawks and forward Jalen Johnson have agreed to an extension, according to a person familiar with the situation.

OCTOBER 21 • AJC.COM

Signs five-year extension Johnson (rest) signed a five-year, $150 million rookie contract extension with the Hawks on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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Jalen Johnson's 29 points lead the Hawks past the depleted Pelicans, 126-111

Jalen Johnson agrees to $150 million contract extension with Hawks following breakout season