Jalen Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

This significant adjustment will tip the Knicks series on its head Jalen Johnson's aggression for the Atlanta Hawks is the key to winning a pivotal Game 2 against the New York Knicks.

8 HOURS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Hawks fans should be cautiously optimistic about a Game 1 Jalen Johnson development Johnson got more aggressive as the game progressed.

1 DAY AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Brunson and Towns lead the Knicks past the Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their series

Jalen Brunson scored 28 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 of his 25 in the second half and the New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

How to live stream Hawks vs Knicks: NBA Playoffs, TV channel Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks face off against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a compelling 3-vs-6 first-round playoff matchu...

2 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Ready to play Saturday Johnson (rest) is off the injury report for Game 1 on Saturday versus the Knicks.

Impact Johnson wasn't available for Atlanta's regular-season finale, but he's ready to go for the start of the postseason. Over 72 contests in 2025-26, the All-Star forward averaged 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.2 steals in 35.2 minutes per game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Knicks open the playoffs against the Hawks, knowing 'we'll be judged by what we do in this run'

The New York Knicks won 53 games and the NBA Cup title, a clearly successful regular season for a team with a first-year coach

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

New York hosts Atlanta to begin playoffs

The New York Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks to start the Eastern Conference first round

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jalen Johnson must fix his offensive kryptonite for Hawks to topple Knicks Jalen Johnson's close-range non-rim shooting has been weak this season. This must change against the elite Knicks defense in the NBA Playoff...

4 DAYS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Jalen Johnson breaking frustrating 4-year streak is just the start of a new era The Johnson era is off to an incredible start, as the Atlanta Hawks have avoided the Play-In Tournament for the first time in four years.

6 DAYS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Jalen Johnson is about to face definitive test of legitimacy as a go-to player Atlanta Hawks star Jalen Johnson has made a leap in 2025-26. The legitimacy of his status as a No. 1 is about to be tested.

APRIL 13 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Heat run away in second half, tune up for play-in by beating Hawks 143-117

Jaime Jaquez Jr. capped his sixth-man award candidacy by scoring 26 points off the bench, Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell each scored 25 and the Miami Heat tuned up for the play-in t...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Jalen Johnson's strict whistle could make Hawks sound the alarm in the playoffs If these last two matchups against the Cavaliers were any indicator for the postseason, Jalen Johnson is going to have to make some key adju...

APRIL 12 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Resting Sunday Johnson (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Impact With the Hawks locked into a top-6 seed, Johnson and the rest of the starters will take a night off. After two injury-plagued seasons, Johnson was very healthy in 2025-26 and posted a career-best campaign, averaging 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.2 steals in 35.2 minutes across 72 regular-season games.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Could be rested Sunday Johnson (rest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Heat.

Impact Johnson has taken on an expanded role for the Hawks this season, especially since the departure of Trae Young (quadriceps) at the trade deadline. As such, the Hawks may opt to rest Johnson for Sunday's regular-season finale as they get ready for the Eastern Conference playoffs. Mouhamed Gueye, Jonathan Kuminga (knee) and Zaccharie Risacher would be candidates to start against Miami if Johnson is ruled out.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta visits Miami for conference showdown

Atlanta takes on Miami for an Eastern Conference matchup Sunday

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Hawks clinch a playoff spot and Southeast Division behind 29 points from McCollum in rout of Cavs

CJ McCollum scored 29 points and the Atlanta Hawks used a big third quarter to blow out the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-102 on Friday night, clinching the Southeast Division and no wor...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Latest 2026 Mock Draft predicts Hawks to trade up to No. 3, draft 6'9" 22.4 PGG ACC POTY, create superstar pairing with Jalen Johnson | Sporting News This would make the Hawks pretty scary.

APRIL 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Struggles with shot Johnson recorded 12 points (4-16 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal over 34 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 122-116 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact This was a rare off night for Johnson, yet he managed to record his 49th double-double of the campaign. With 71 games played, Johnson is on pace to return second-round value in nine-category formats with 22.6 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 35.3 minutes per contest.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Johnson's fatal flaw exposed as Hawks await true leap to superstardom does just about everything well, but there's one hurdle that's preventing him from becoming a true superstar.

APRIL 9 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Cleveland plays Atlanta on 4-game win streak

Cleveland comes into a matchup against Atlanta as winners of four consecutive games

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Cleveland faces Atlanta, aims for 4th straight victory

Cleveland looks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Atlanta

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Knicks edge Hawks 108-105 after quick review wipes out McCollum's half-court buzzer-beater

CJ McCollum’s half-court shot at the buzzer was ruled no good after a review and the New York Knicks held off the Atlanta Hawks 108-105

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Hawks play the Knicks on 4-game win streak

Atlanta aims to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory against New York

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Hawks beat the Nets 141-107 for their 4th straight win and 18th in 20 games

CJ McCollum had 25 points and seven assists and the surging Atlanta Hawks routed the Brooklyn Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Jalen Johnson's latest prestigious honor comes at the perfect time for Hawks The Hawks are soaring towards a playoff spot, and Jalen Johnson's dominance certainly isn't going unnoticed.

APRIL 3 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

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