Jalen Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

Jalen Johnson understands his next step as Hawks look to jump into contention As the new face of the franchise, Jalen Johnson needs to learn a valuable lesson from his underwhelming first postseason experience.

2 DAYS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Bright spot in loss 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...

Impact 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 Johnson as their franchise player by trading away Trae Young, and he 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.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 1 • YOUTUBE

Knicks crush Hawks in record-setting 140-89 Game 6 rout to end Atlanta's season

The New York Knicks ended the Atlanta Hawks' season in dominant fashion with a 140-89 win for their biggest postseason win

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Jalen Johnson puts up 21 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists for Hawks in Game 6

MAY 1 • YOUTUBE

Hawks could elevate Jalen Johnson by targeting two-way wing help like Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Sporting News Horace Shivers

APRIL 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Knicks look to secure series win over the Hawks

The New York Knicks look to clinch the Eastern Conference first round over the Atlanta Hawks in game six

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Knicks and Celtics are chasing road clinchers as the Nuggets fight to force a Game 7

The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics aim to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs with road victories while the Denver Nuggets look to force a Game 7 against the injure...

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Hawks begging for Jalen Johnson to have moment all the greats do Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is rapidly approaching a career-defining Game 6. The moment is calling his name.

APRIL 29 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Stuffs stat sheet in defeat 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 ass...

Impact 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.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Brunson scores 39 points and the Knicks rout the Hawks 126-97 for a 3-2 series lead

Jalen Brunson scored 39 points, nearly extending his own franchise record for 40-point playoff games, and the New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 for a 3-2 lead in the...

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Hawks' greatest X-factor for colossal Game 5 is already crystal clear Jalen Johnson heads back to New York to face the Knicks in a pivotal Game 5, and the Atlanta Hawks' key to victory couldn't be clearer.

APRIL 27 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Hawks, Knicks tied 2-2 heading to game 5

The New York Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks in game five of the Eastern Conference first round with the series tied 2-2

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Jalen Johnson Said Something Eye Opening After Hawks Game 4 Loss to the Knicks The Atlanta Hawks had a chance to go up 3-1 on the New York Knicks last night in the first round series between the two teams, instead, the...

APRIL 26 • SI.COM

Jalen Johnson's most pivotal test yet is heading straight for him The Hawks' young superstar is struggling, but he has a golden opportunity to silence the doubters in their next crucial matchup.

APRIL 26 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Atlanta takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against New York

The Atlanta Hawks host the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

When the Atlanta Hawks need a clutch shot, they keep turning to CJ McCollum

When the Atlanta Hawks need a clutch shot, they know where to turn

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Secures strong double-double Johnson closed Thursday's 109-108 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 24 points (8-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 10 rebounds, e...

Impact Johnson turned in an impressive all-around performance and flirted with a triple-double on the way to a win. He hasn't been nearly as efficient from the field during the first round as he was in the regular season (48.9 percent in 72 games), but he's still managed to do enough to lead Atlanta to a 2-1 series lead. Johnson will continue to be relied on heavily in the scoring column and on the glass as the playoffs push on.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Johnson near triple-double helps Hawks to Win over Knicks, 2-1 Series Lead

APRIL 24 • YOUTUBE

Jalen Johnson, Jonathan Kuminga make Hawks history in Game 3 win over Knicks | Sporting News Jalen Johnson and Jonathan Kuminga put up insane NBA Playoffs numbers to lead the Hawks to a commanding 2-1 lead over the Knicks.

APRIL 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

McCollum ruins Knicks' night again, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead

CJ McCollum hit a jumper with 12.5 seconds left to ruin New York’s night again, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round p...

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

"He is a 6'10" point guard" - Jeff Teague explains how Jalen Johnson is redefining positionless basketball in Atlanta Jalen Johnson has the potential to redefine what a point guard can look like.

APRIL 22 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Atlanta, New York tied 1-1 heading to game 3

The New York Knicks visit the Atlanta Hawks for game three of the Eastern Conference first round with the series tied 1-1

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Hawks forwards reveal Game 3 strategy team must deploy vs. Knicks Jalen Johnson and Jonathan Kuminga will be key pieces or the Atlanta Hawks if they want to upset the New York Knicks.

APRIL 21 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Notches 17 points in win Johnson finished with 17 points (6-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 107-106 victory over New York in Game 2 of the...

Impact This was a mild effort from Johnson based on his regular-season standards. The Knicks have clearly made it a priority to slow him down, but he's still managing averages of 20.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.5 steals on 45.2 percent shooting from the field through two games.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

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Knicks crush Hawks in record-setting 140-89 Game 6 rout to end Atlanta's season

Knicks look to secure series win over the Hawks

Knicks and Celtics are chasing road clinchers as the Nuggets fight to force a Game 7

Jalen Brunson scores 39 points and the Knicks rout the Hawks 126-97 for a 3-2 series lead

Hawks, Knicks tied 2-2 heading to game 5

Atlanta takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against New York

When the Atlanta Hawks need a clutch shot, they keep turning to CJ McCollum

McCollum ruins Knicks' night again, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead

Atlanta, New York tied 1-1 heading to game 3