Johnson supplied 25 points (8-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine assists, eight rebounds, three steals and one block across 39 minutes in Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Pistons.
Johnson didn't deliver his most efficient outing, though he still finished as Atlanta's leading scorer, matching the game-high mark in points. The 23-year-old forward has been Atlanta's top offensive option with Trae Young (knee) sidelined, posting at least 24 points in four consecutive contests. Johnson also led the Hawks in assists Tuesday, and he has dished out at least seven dimes in five straight games.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Another impressive performance
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Johnson recorded 25 points (9-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and a steal in 39 minutes during Sunday's 124-122 win over the Suns.
Johnson continued his run of stellar play Sunday, leading the team in rebounding while logging his third consecutive game with at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. The 23-year-old pro has been highly efficient this season, particularly over his last four games, where he is shooting 60.3 percent from the floor. Over that stretch, he is averaging 24.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 9.3 assists and 2.5 steals in 34.8 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Posts monster triple-double in win
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Johnson totaled 31 points (10-19 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 7-11 FT), 18 rebounds, 14 assists and seven steals in 41 minutes during Thursday's 132-122 win over the Jazz.
Johnson set new career highs in points, assists, rebounds and steals, recorded his first triple-double of the season and became the first player in the NBA this season to produce a seven-steal, 30-point triple-double. He's been unconscious over the past two games, pumping out gaudy averages of 27.5 points, 14.0 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 3.0 triples and 4.0 steals per contest.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Double-double in win
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Johnson notched 16 points (7-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Monday's 105-102 victory over the Clippers.
Johnson flirted with a triple-double Monday, finishing two assists shy while notching his third double-double of the season in a narrow victory. The Duke product entered the 2025-26 campaign with lofty expectations and has largely delivered, averaging 20.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.3 steals through nine games. The lone blemish has been his outside shooting, as Johnson has connected on just 21.7 percent of his threes and made multiple triples in a game only once this season, though that hasn't hindered his overall production.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Available to play
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Johnson (quad) will be available to play Monday against the Clippers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson sat out the second leg of a back-to-back Saturday, but he'll be back in action Monday evening, which will likely shift Mouhamed Gueye back to the second unit. Johnson isn't expected to operate under a minutes restriction Monday, but the Hawks do have another back-to-back set during Week 4, so his availability will be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's game against the Kings and Thursday's game against the Jazz.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Questionable for Saturday
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Johnson is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Lakers due to a bruised right quadriceps.
This is a new injury for Johnson, who has appeared in all but one game this season and is averaging 20.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.4 steals. If he's forced to miss Saturday's game, more minutes and usage could be in store for Vit Krejci, Mouhamed Gueye and other frontcourt players, especially since Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has already been ruled out.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Tallies team-high 21 points
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Johnson closed Friday's 109-97 loss to Toronto with 21 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal across 33 minutes.
Johnson led the way for the Hawks with 21 points, scoring at least 20 for the fifth time in the past six games. With Trae Young sidelined due to a knee injury, Johnson has been tasked with additional responsibility on the offensive end. While this has resulted in increased production, he also has 13 turnovers in the past three games. Johnson appeared to suffer a knock to his knee late in the fourth quarter. While he was able to close the game, it might be worth keeping an eye on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Lakers.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Stays hot in loss
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Johnson ended with 23 points (10-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 117-109 loss to the Cavaliers.
It was the second double-double of the year for Johnson, who scored at least 20 points in his fourth consecutive game. The star forward should remain Atlanta's top scoring option while Trae Young (knee) is injured. Johnson has averaged 21.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.5 steals per contest in six games this season, shooting an efficient 58.4 percent from the field.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Paces Atlanta in win
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Johnson supplied 22 points (9-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block across 33 minutes in Friday's 128-108 win over the Pacers.
Johnson stuffed the stat sheet while leading all players in points, rebounds and assists. The 23-year-old forward also posted a season high in boards en route to his first double-double of the campaign. He has now scored 20-plus points in three consecutive games and in four of his five regular-season appearances thus far.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Available to play Wednesday
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Johnson (ankle) will be available to play Wednesday against in Brooklyn.
Johnson was originally listed as probable, so there was never much doubt about his status for Wednesday night. Ensure he is active for a favorable matchup against the Nets.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Likely to play Wednesday
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Johnson (ankle) has been listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson is dealing with an ankle injury but is trending in the right direction to play. He's coming off an impressive performance in Monday's game against the Bulls, where he finished with 25 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals across 32 minutes.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Scores 25 points with three swipes
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Johnson chipped in 25 points (11-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and three steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 128-123 loss to the Bulls.
Johnson showed no ill effects of the ankle injury, so he should be fine for Wednesday's game against the Nets. With Johnson back in action, Mouhamed Gueye shifted back to the second unit and finished with four points (2-3 FG) and nothing else over 10 minutes.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Available to play Monday
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Johnson (ankle) will be available to play Monday against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) will also be available for Monday's game, which should result in Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Onyeka Okongwu and Mouhamed Gueye returning to the second unit. With the multiple forwards returning to action, Gueye could drop from the rotation entirely.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Questionable against Chicago
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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 could miss a second consecutive game due to a right ankle injury. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) also questionable, the Hawks could lean on Onyeka Okongwu, Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell in the frontcourt against Chicago.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Teases triple-double against Raps
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Johnson had 22 points (7-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 138-118 loss to Toronto.
The fifth-year forward tied Trae Young for the team scoring lead, but the Hawks' defense didn't seem ready for the regular season to begin, as the team allowed the Raptors to shoot 56.8 percent from the floor. Johnson played only 36 regular-season games in 2024-25 due to a torn labrum in his shoulder, but if he can stay healthy, triple-double teases could become a nightly occurrence.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Will play vs. Toronto
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Johnson (rest) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
After sitting out the preseason finale for rest purposes, Johnson will be good to go for the regular-season opener. The Duke product played in only 36 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign due to a torn labrum but was well on his way to a career year, averaging 18.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks per game while shooting 50 percent from the floor and 31.2 percent from beyond the arc.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Resting Thursday
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Johnson is out for rest purposes for Thursday's preseason finale against the Rockets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The Hawks had signaled earlier in the week that their starters would all be in action Thursday, but they've since decided to give Johnson the night off. The star forward should be ready to roll for the start of the regular season, which begins Wednesday against the Raptors.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Ready to return vs. Houston
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Johnson (rest) is expected to suit up for Thursday's preseason finale against the Rockets, Caleb Johnson of 92.9 The Game reports.
The Hawks gave their starting lineup a reprieve in Monday's preseason game against the Heat, but each member of the first unit is set to go Thursday. Johnson will have one last opportunity to shake off any possible offseason rust in Atlanta's exhibition finale against Houston.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: In street clothes
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Johnson (rest) won't play during Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
The Hawks are resting their entire starting lineup Monday. Johnson's next chance to suit up will come during Thursday's preseason finale against the Rockets.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Goes for 20 points Saturday
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Johnson notched 20 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals across 24 minutes in Saturday's 122-116 preseason win over the Grizzlies.
Six Atlanta players, including four starters, scored in double digits in this win, but Johnson led the way with an impressive performance. The star forward is expected to play a huge role for the Hawks on offense, and this performance signals that he's trending in the right direction toward being ready for the start of the regular season on Oct. 22 against the Raptors.
