Jalen Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

Hawks face the Bucks, look for 5th straight win

Atlanta heads into a matchup against Milwaukee as winners of four consecutive games

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Jonathan Kuminga's ascension gives Hawks' breakout forward room for growing pains Even on nights where Jalen Johnson struggles, the Atlanta Hawks seem to be in great hands with newcomer Jonathan Kuminga.

1 DAY AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga swap couldn't be going better through one week The Hawks appear to have executed yet another miracle trade as the Jalen Johnson era begins to take shape.

1 DAY AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Cleared to play Sunday Johnson (hip) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Impact Johnson has been given the green light to return from a one-game absence due to a left hip flexor injury. With Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (foot) both cleared to return, that should result in both Zaccharie Risacher and Jonathan Kuminga reverting to bench roles for Sunday's contest. Prior to sustaining the injury against the Wizards on Tuesday, Johnson had averaged 25.0 points, 12.4 rebounds, 9.0 assists, 1.1 threes and 1.4 steals over 37.1 minutes per game in February.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Top Player Prop Bets for Hawks vs. Trail Blazers on March 1, 2026 Bookmakers have listed player props for Jalen Johnson and others when the Atlanta Hawks host the Portland Trail Blazers at State Farm Arena...

2 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Atlanta faces Portland, aims for 4th straight home win

Atlanta aims to prolong its three-game home win streak with a victory against Portland

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Iffy for Sunday Johnson (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Johnson is in danger of missing a second straight game due to left hip flexor irritation. If the star forward is ultimately ruled out, Jonathan Kuminga is likely to remain in the starting five, while Mouhamed Gueye could continue seeing increased burn off the bench.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker ruled out of Hawks' game vs. Wizards

All-Star Jalen Johnson and guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker have been ruled out of the Hawks' game against the Wizards

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ruled out Thursday Johnson is out for Thursday's game against the Wizards due to left hip flexor irritation.

Impact The All-Star forward exited Tuesday's game meeting with Washington due to the injury, and he can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Trail Blazers. Mouhamed Gueye and Corey Kispert should see an uptick in playing time Thursday, with Jonathan Kuminga also being in line for more ball-handling duties.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Top Player Prop Bets for Hawks vs. Wizards on February 26, 2026 Jalen Johnson and Kyshawn George are two of the top players with prop bets for the taking when the Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards...

5 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Tim Bontemps says Jonathan Kuminga truth fans Warriors fans don't want to hear Former Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga filled in nicely for Jalen Johnson after the Hawks' All-Star got hurt on Tuesday.

6 DAYS AGO • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Questionable for Thursday Johnson (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Johnson injured his hip during Tuesday's win over the Wizards, which resulted in more minutes for Zaccharie Risacher and Jonathan Kuminga. We'll have a better idea on Johnson's status based on his activity level at Thursday's shootaround, but if he's held out of that game, Kuminga would make for an attractive target in daily fantasy leagues.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Washington faces Atlanta on 3-game road slide

Washington looks to end its three-game road losing streak with a victory against Atlanta

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Hawks handle Wizards, but Jalen Johnson (hip flexor) exits Deadspin | Hawks handle Wizards, but Jalen Johnson (hip flexor) exits

FEBRUARY 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

Jonathan Kuminga shines in his Atlanta debut after trade by the Warriors

After riding the bench in Golden State, Jonathan Kuminga finally got a chance to shine for the Atlanta Hawks

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Won't return Tuesday Johnson won't return to Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to a left hip flexor injury. He'll finish with five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two steals across six...

Impact Johnson sustained the hip injury in the first quarter and was initially deemed questionable to return before being ruled out shortly thereafter. With the star forward unavailable, Jonathan Kuminga and Mouhamed Gueye are candidates for increased playing time the rest of the way. Johnson's next opportunity to play will come in Thursday's rematch versus Washington.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with hip injury Johnson is questionable to return to Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to a left hip flexor injury.

Impact Johnson went to the locker room midway through the first quarter, where he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Tuesday's game. Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and CJ McCollum will step into more prominent roles on offense and Zaccharie Risacher and Jonathan Kuminga are candidates to see more minutes off the bench for as long as Johnson is out of the game.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Quin Snyder swaps former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher for CJ McCollum in Hawks starting lineup

The Hawks are leaning on veteran newcomer CJ McCollum in crunch time, pushing 2024 No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to the bench

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Top Player Prop Bets for Hawks vs. Wizards on February 24, 2026 Player props can be found for Jalen Johnson and Kyshawn George, among others, when the Atlanta Hawks host the Washington Wizards at State Fa...

FEBRUARY 24 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Washington heads to Atlanta for conference showdown

The Hawks will host conference foe Washington

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Double-double in win Johnson accumulated 26 points (11-22 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one block across 38 minutes during Sunday's 115-104 win over the Nets.

Impact Johnson delivered a strong performance, leading all scorers and securing double-digit rebounds in a win. The Duke product has been dominant on the glass this season, recording at least 10 boards in 34 of 53 games and in eight of his past nine appearances. Entering Sunday averaging 8.2 assists per contest this campaign, the 24-year-old isn't just a double-double threat, but a legitimate triple-double candidate on a nightly basis.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Johnson scores 26 as Hawks rally past Nets 115-104 after 11-point fourth-quarter deficit

The Hawks stormed back late and beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-104 behind Jalen Johnson’s big night

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Peter's Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Jalen Johnson, Nuggets-Warriors, Julius Randle) Sunday brings in a massive 11-game NBA slate to follow up the United States’ gold medal win in men’s hockey in the Winter Olympics. The acti...

FEBRUARY 22 • SI.COM

Top Player Prop Bets for Hawks vs. Nets on February 22, 2026 Jalen Johnson and Michael Porter Jr. are among the players with prop bets on the table when the Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets square o...

FEBRUARY 22 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Anthony Edwards shuts down Hawks fans' ridiculous pipe dream Anthony Edwards recently addressed a viral conversation with Jalen Johnson -- crushing Hawks fans' dreams in the process.

FEBRUARY 21 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

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