Johnson recorded 30 points (11-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Saturday's 124-121 win over Brooklyn.
Johnson returned to action after missing the previous three games due to an ankle injury. He showed no signs of rust, leading all scorers with 30 points, powering Atlanta to a come-from-behind victory. It appears to be all systems go for Johnson, especially given he played 36 minutes in his return. Barring any setbacks, expect to see him leading from the front again when the Lakers come to town Monday.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Back in action Saturday
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Johnson (ankle) is active for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Johnson has missed Atlanta's last three contests due to a sprained left ankle, but the 24-year-old is ready to roll at home versus Brooklyn. His return will likely push Luguentz Dort back to the bench, while Corey Kispert could see his minutes diminish slightly.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Expected to play Saturday
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Johnson (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against Brooklyn.
Johnson has missed each of Atlanta's last three games due to a sprained left ankle, though it seems likely that his string of absences will end Saturday. The 24-year-old has gotten off to another strong start this season, averaging 18.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 7.9 assists in 32.6 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Ruled out for Friday
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Johnson (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
This will be Johnson's third straight game on the sidelines, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Nets. Luguentz Dort should continue to start in his absence, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Onyeka Okongwu will see a larger role on offense.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Remains Questionable Friday
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Johnson is questionable to suit up for Friday's game against Washington.
Johnson hasn't played since spraining his left ankle during Saturday's 121-99 loss to the Pelicans, and he's now questionable to suit up for Friday's matchup versus the Wizards. The Hawks have won two straight in his absence, so there's at least some good news for Atlanta. If Johnson is forced to miss a third consecutive contest, the 2026 All-Star forward's next opportunity to play will come against the Nets at home on Saturday.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Out again Wednesday
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Johnson (ankle) is listed as out for Wednesday's game in Washington.
Johnson sustained a sprained left ankle in Saturday's 121-99 loss to the Pelicans and wasn't available for Monday's meeting with Indiana. Now that the 24-year-old is ruled out for a second consecutive game, his next opportunity to get back on the floor will come Friday for the rematch with the Wizards. Without Johnson, Luguentz Dort is expected to stay in the starting lineup.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Questionable for Wednesday
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Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game in Washington, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Johnson suffered a sprained left ankle in Saturday's 121-99 loss to New Orleans and was ruled out ahead of Monday's meeting with the Pacers. If Johnson can't get back on the floor Wednesday versus the Wizards, Luguentz Dort might make his second consecutive start.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Ruled out Monday
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Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Indiana.
Johnson exited Saturday's loss to the Pelicans with a left ankle sprain and will sit out Monday's contest. The star forward's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Wizards. In the meantime, Aaron Wiggins, Luguentz Dort and Asa Newell are candidates for increased playing time.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Questionable to suit up Monday
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Johnson (ankle) is questionable to play Monday against the Pacers.
Johnson did not return to Saturday's 121-99 loss to New Orleans after suffering a left ankle sprain in the third quarter. He's now been tagged as questionable, and if he is in fact out versus Indiana, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort are the top candidates to join the starting five for Atlanta.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Doesn't return to Saturday's contest
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Johnson (ankle) did not return to Saturday's 121-99 loss to the Pelicans. He finished with 13 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one block over 28 minutes.
Johnson was on the court for the final seconds of the third quarter but didn't see the floor for the entire fourth. The Hawks were facing a large deficit, so the decision to keep him sidelined for the final quarter may have been a precautionary measure. Nevertheless, Johnson's injury status is worth monitoring heading into the Hawks' next game, which takes place Monday against the Pacers. If he were to miss time, then Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort would likely be the top candidates to enter Atlanta's starting lineup.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Leaves game with ankle injury
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Johnson (ankle) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Johnson may have tweaked his ankle toward the tail end of the third quarter, as he was subbed out for Dyson Daniels for the start of the fourth. Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort are both in line for more minutes while Johnson is out of the game.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Flirts with triple-double in victory
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Johnson recorded 17 points (7-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and seven assists across 34 minutes in Thursday's 114-111 win over the Cavaliers.
Johnson delivered another well-rounded performance, contributing as both a rebounder and facilitator despite failing to reach the 20-point mark for the third time in six appearances this season. His seven assists highlighted his importance to Atlanta's offensive scheme, but he also lost the ball four times, his third straight game with at least three turnovers. Johnson's substantial playing time and versatility across points, rebounds, and assists give him a strong fantasy foundation, but his early-season numbers are slightly down in most categories compared to his career-best season in 2025-26.
Johnson finished Wednesday's 129-117 loss to the Heat with 12 points (4-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, 11 assists and two blocks in 36 minutes.
Johnson has been struggling mightily from three-point range to start the season, going 5-for-23 from beyond the arc. However, there's no way he'll shoot this poorly all season, given that he converted 35.2 percent of his three-point attempts last year, so managers should stay patient through this slow start.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Ties career high in loss
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Johnson contributed 26 points (8-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 16 assists, nine rebounds and two steals across 38 minutes in Saturday's 121-114 loss to the Rockets.
After providing a full stat line in Friday's win over Charlotte, Johnson stuffed the stat sheet once again in the second half of this back-to-back set. The star forward recorded game highs in scoring and assists, dishing out a career-high-tying 16 dimes. The 24-year-old also led the Hawks in rebounds. He's posted at least 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists in all three of his regular-season appearances to begin the campaign.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Double-doubles in win
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Johnson tallied 20 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block over 25 minutes in Friday's 135-111 preseason win over the Mavericks.
This was Johnson's second double-double of the preseason, and he appears primed for another big year as the main man in Atlanta. The 24-year-old forward earned his first All-Star selection last season with averages of 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.7 triples and 1.2 steals per game on 49/35/79 shooting splits.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Will rest Monday
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Johnson (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson and most of Atlanta's regulars won't suit up for the penultimate preseason contest. Johnson tallied 20 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason win over the Pacers.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Scores 20 points with seven boards
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Johnson tallied 20 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason win over the Pacers.
Johnson got his points efficiently, did a nice job attacking the glass and finished with a plus-8 differential in the win. He was a top-20 player last season with averages of 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.9 dimes, 1.7 triples and 1.2 steals per game, and he should be even better as he enters his age-25 season.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Bright spot in loss
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Johnson registered 21 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one block over 32 minutes during Thursday's 140-89 loss to New York in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Johnson was a bright spot for the Hawks in their season-ending loss, while no other player on the roster eclipsed 11 points. The Hawks committed to the young star as their franchise player by trading away Trae Young, and Johnson put together a sensational breakout season. Across 72 regular-season contests, he compiled averages of 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 35.2 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Stuffs stat sheet in defeat
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Johnson finished Tuesday's 126-97 loss to the Knicks in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 18 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals across 35 minutes.
Johnson struggled from three-point range Tuesday and is now shooting just 26.9 percent from downtown through five first-round games. Still, the star forward led Atlanta in points, rebounds, assists and steals after a lackluster Game 4 in which he had just 14 points, five assists and three rebounds. Johnson and the Hawks will turn their focus to Thursday's Game 6, when they'll look to stave off elimination at home.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Chips in 19 points in loss
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Okongwu finished Saturday's 113-102 loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 19 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block over 37 minutes.
Okongwu scored 12 of his 19 points in the first half of Saturday's game and finished as the Hawks' third-leading scorer behind CJ McCollum (26 points) and Jalen Johnson (23 points). Okongwu enjoyed a career year in his sixth NBA regular season, though he saw his production dip over his last 19 games from March 1, when he averaged 13.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.2 blocks and 1.8 threes over 29.8 minutes. The Hawks will need more output from the 2020 first-rounder to help alleviate the pressure for Johnson, McCollum and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
