JALEN JOHNSON NEWS

What is Next for the Hawks After the Jalen Johnson Injury News? Johnson will miss 4-6 weeks with a left wrist injury

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Report: Hawks F Jalen Johnson (wrist) projected to miss 4-6 weeks Nov 25, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) grabs his arm after suffering an apparent injur...

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

BREAKING: Jalen Johnson to Miss 4-6 Weeks With Left Wrist Injury Johnson has been one of the most improved players in the NBA

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out at least a month Johnson was diagnosed with a left wrist injury Sunday and is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact While Johnson is slated to miss a significant amount of time, this is considered a positive outcome, as initial tests showed no fracture. For now, Johnson won't need surgery and could return by the end of December. In the meantime, Saddiq Bey is a candidate to reclaim the starting spot he held at the beginning of the campaign, while AJ Griffin, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Wesley Matthews should garner increased roles off the bench. Johnson suffered the injury during Saturday's win over Washington, finishing the contest with eight points (3-4 FG), one rebound, one assist, two steals and a block in just eight minutes. The third-year forward was in the midst of a MIP-caliber campaign, averaging 14.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks in 31.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks Blow Past Wizards but Lose Jalen Johnson to Injury in the Process Atlanta moves to 8-7 after their win over Washington

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hawks' Jalen Johnson exits game due to wrist injury WASHINGTON -- The Hawks will have to finish the remainder of Saturday’s game against the Wizards without forward Jalen Johnson.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • AJC.COM

Suffers wrist injury Johnson suffered a left wrist injury during Saturday's game against the Wizards and wasn't able to return. He finished with eight points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, one...

Impact The severity of the injury is not yet known, so it remains to be seen if Johnson will be able to play Sunday against the Celtics. If he's not able to suit up, Saddiq Bey would likely see a bump in minutes for the Hawks.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers double-double Johnson had 18 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 126-116 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Johnson seems to have settled as Atlanta's starting power forward and has notched three double-doubles over his last seven contests while scoring in double figures in all but once in that span. Johnson is averaging 15.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game when deployed in a starting role, which should continue when the Hawks take on the Pacers on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Jalen Johnson Post-Game Press Conference After Loss to 76ers Atlanta fell to 6-6 after its loss to Philadelphia

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Blossoming as starter Johnson notched 18 points (7-9 FG, 4-4 3Pt), five rebounds and two blocks across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 116-114 loss to New York.

Impact The third-year forward appears to be locking down a spot in the starting five for Atlanta. Johnson has started six straight games, during which he's averaging 16.0 points, 7.7 boards, 2.3 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.5 combined steals plus blocks while shooting 60.3 percent from the floor, and the 20th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft appears well on his way to a breakout campaign.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Jalen Johnson Post-Game Press Conference After Loss to the Knicks Atlanta is now 0-2 this season against the Knicks

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Continues to impress Johnson supplied 19 points (7-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block over 31 minutes during Thursday's 120-119 victory over the Magic.

Impact Johnson opened the year as a backup to Saddiq Bey, but he seems to be running away with the starting power forward role based on his recent performances. Johnson has started in each of Atlanta's last three games, scoring in double digits and grabbing at least nine boards each time. It wouldn't be surprising if he continues as a starter, a role in which he is averaging 15.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per game through five outings.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double in loss Johnson racked up 13 points (6-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 126-117 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Johnson appears to a have a firm hold on the spot vacated by John Collins in the offseason, although Saddiq Bey is also competing for time at the four. Monday represented Johnson's third consecutive double-digit rebound result.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Johnson is Making an Early Case For the NBA's Most Improved Player Johnson is off to a great start to the season for Atlanta and a big part of why they are 4-2

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Excellent in starting role Johnson ended Saturday's 123-105 win over New Orleans with 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists over 36 minutes.

Impact Johnson returned to the starting lineup in place of Saddiq Bey, and even though it seems both players are competing for the starting power forward role, Johnson clearly jumped ahead of his teammate with his strong output. He's enjoying a solid start to the campaign, tying his season-best scoring mark here and notching double-digit points in all but one of his five appearances. He's also averaging 15.7 points per game when playing as a starter.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Pelicans Johnson is in the starting lineup to face the Pelicans on Saturday, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Johnson is in line to make his third start in Atlanta's last four contests. He has been productive so far, scoring in double digits in all but one of his fiveappearances. He's averaging 13.2 points and 7.8 rebounds while logging 28.4 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Johnson isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson will be replaced by Saddiq Bey in the starting lineup Wednesday. Johnson is averaging 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks in 29.5 minutes across his previous two bench appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Johnson isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson will be replaced by Saddiq Bey in the starting lineup Wednesday. Johnson is averaging 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks in 29.5 minutes across his previous two bench appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Johnson is starting Sunday's game against the Bucks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson came off the bench in his first two appearances of the season and averaged 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals in 29.5 minutes per game. He'll have an opportunity to take on a starting role while Saddiq Bey retreats to the bench.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Jalen Johnson Posterizes Two Knicks In the First Quarter Johnson had a big dunk in the game vs the Knicks tonight

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Eye-catching in opener Johnson accumulated 21 points (9-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Johnson was efficient around the basket en route to a career-high scoring night. Forming a well-balanced offensive trio with Saddiq Bey and De'Andre Hunter, Johnson's sizable roll off the bat bodes well for his breakout upside.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks News: Atlanta Picks up Rookie Scale Team Options on Jalen Johnson and AJ Griffin Johnson and Griffin had their options picked up today by the Hawks

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Team option picked up Johnson's 2024-25 team option was picked up by Atlanta on Sunday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson is expected to be an integral part of Atlanta's rotation for the upcoming season, so the franchise exercising his final year of team control next season comes as no surprise. The 21-year-old is a dark-horse breakout candidate despite averaging just 5.6 points and 4.0 rebounds in 14.9 minutes per game last season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Johnson won't start Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson drew a few starts with Trae Young and Dejounte Murray resting, but Atlanta is rolling out its expected regular-season starters for Friday's preseason finale. Given the departure of John Collins, Johnson should have increased responsibilities this year, but the third-year forward is still expected to garner a modest bench role.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE