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: Spotted at morning shootaround
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Johnson was in attendance for the Hawks' Monday morning shootaround ahead of their matchup against the Bulls, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Johnson is currently questionable with an ankle injury, but his attendance during the team's activities prior to their game Monday night is an encouraging sign that he may suit up. Johnson missed Saturday's game against Oklahoma City due to this ankle injury, so if he can't go, expect Onyeka Okongwu, Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell to see extended run against Chicago.
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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.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Notches 11 points in loss
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Johnson logged 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, two steals and two blocks across 17 minutes of Monday's 122-113 preseason loss to Houston.
Johnson was diagnosed with a torn labrum in his left shoulder back on Jan. 29 and went on to miss the rest of the 2024-25 regular season, and this was his first taste of live action since then. He's been a full go at training camp and has no restrictions to speak of, and he seemed to pick up right where he left off. Along with Trae Young, the Hawks are expected to run a ton of offense through Johnson this season.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Out for season with torn labrum
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Johnson was diagnosed Wednesday with a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss the rest of the season, league sources tell NBA reporter Chris Haynes.
After breaking out in his first season as a full-time starter in 2023-24, Johnson had taken another step forward in 2024-25, averaging 18.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.6 steals, 1.2 three-pointers and 1.0 blocks in 35.7 minutes per game while shooting 50 percent from the field over his 36 appearances. However, the fourth-year forward had missed five straight games earlier this month with right shoulder inflammation before returning to action Jan. 18, only to be shut down again after suffering a more significant injury to his other shoulder during a Jan. 23 loss to the Raptors. With surgery likely on the docket for Johnson, the Hawks will need several other players to step up in his absence. De'Andre Hunter, Vit Krejci, Zaccharie Risacher and Bogdan Bogdanovic could all take on heightened roles over the final few months of the season. Johnson should be fully recovered from the shoulder injury in advance of training camp next fall.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Won't play Saturday
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Johnson (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game versus the Raptors.
Johnson will miss Saturday's contest due to a left shoulder injury he suffered against Toronto on Thursday. De'Andre Hunter and David Roddy are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Johnson's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Minnesota.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Exits to locker room Thursday
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Johnson exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent left shoulder injury during the second quarter of Thursday's game against Toronto, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Johnson grabbed at his shoulder and ran to the locker room following a block attempt on Scottie Barnes. Specifics on the extent of the injury are unclear, though if he's unable to return, De'Andre Hunter and Garrison Mathews are candidates for increased playing time the rest of the way.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Good to go Wednesday
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Johnson (shoulder) will play against the Pistons on Wednesday.
Trae Young (Achilles) also has the green light to suit up for Atlanta. Johnson continues to deal with right shoulder inflammation, but he was able to play in Atlanta's previous two games. There's no word of any restrictions for Wednesday's game.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Iffy for Wednesday
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Johnson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson continues to deal with right shoulder inflammation but has been cleared to play in each of Atlanta's last two contests. However, if the 22-year-old forward is forced to sit out against Detroit, David Roddy and De'Andre Hunter are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Double-double in loss
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Johnson logged 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and a block in 35 minutes during Monday's 119-110 loss to the Knicks.
The fourth-year forward logged his second straight double-double in two games back from a shoulder injury that sidelined him for over two weeks. Although his efficiency in both games has been less than desirable, it's certainly possible that Johnson's just shaking off the rust, especially as he was shooting over 50 percent from the field prior to going down at the beginning of the month. His next outing comes Wednesday against the Pistons.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Gets green light
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Johnson (shoulder) will play Monday against the Knicks, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Johnson continues to manage soreness in his shoulder, but he was able to shake off another probable tag. With a back-to-back set coming up on Wednesday and Thursday, the Hawks could consider a maintenance day in the near future.
