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Hawks' Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu out to open postseason | NBA.com Atlanta's frontcourt will be thinned as two key players -- Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu -- will be out the next few weeks.

APRIL 11, 2024 • NBA.COM

Out at least three weeks The Hawks announced Thursday that Johnson has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 lateral ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in approximately three weeks.

Impact Johnson exited Tuesday's game against Miami due to his ankle injury, and he's facing a multi-week absence following the results of his MRI. Whether Johnson will be back in action at any point during postseason play likely depends on whether the Hawks advance past the Play-In Tournament. In Johnson's absence, De'Andre Hunter (rest) and Wesley Matthews (hamstring) could see increased roles.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Johnson rolled his right ankle during the third quarter of Tuesday's loss to the Heat and will remain sidelined for the second half of Atlanta's back-to-back set. He has only two more chances to suit up during the regular season -- Friday in Minnesota and Sunday in Indiana -- before Atlanta faces a single-elimination matchup in the Play-In Tournament against Chicago next week.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks F Jalen Johnson injures ankle again, in loss to Heat Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson departed Tuesday night’s home game against the Miami Heat with his third right ankle injury in less than...

APRIL 10, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hawks F Jalen Johnson injures ankle, again, in loss to Heat Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson departed Tuesday night’s home game against the Miami Heat with his third right ankle injury in less than...

APRIL 10, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Hawks' Jalen Johnson exits game due to ankle injury The Hawks had to finish their matchup against the Heat without forward Jalen Johnson.

APRIL 10, 2024 • AJC.COM

Won't return Tuesday Johnson is out for the remainder of Tuesday's game versus the Heat due to a sprained right ankle, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports. He will end the contest wit...

Impact Johnson rolled his ankle on a drive to the basket with 5:25 remaining in the third quarter and won't return Tuesday. His status for Wednesday's matchup with Charlotte is uncertain.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs team-high 16 boards Thursday Johnson logged six points (3-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 16 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 109-95 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Johnson couldn't get it going in the scoring column Thursday, but his 16 rebounds tied a season high he set Jan. 10 against the 76ers. He briefly left in the second half after his knee collided with Daniel Gafford, but Johnson was able to return in the fourth quarter. Since the All-Star break, Johnson is averaging 17.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting, 9.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.1 steals over 33.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First career triple-double Johnson closed with 28 points (10-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 14 rebounds, 11 assists, one block and four steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 121-113 win over the Pistons.

Impact In his second game back from an ankle injury that sidelined him for six contests, Johnson produced his first career triple-double to help the Hawks clinch a spot in the Play-In Tournament. The third-year forward has had a breakout campaign but has been on the court for only eight of 17 games since the beginning of March, so his minutes could be limited over the final couple weeks if Atlanta prioritizes keeping him healthy for the postseason.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting unit Johnson is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson will replace Vit Krejci in the starting lineup after coming off the bench in his return to action Monday. Hunter is averaging 17.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.1 blocks in 33.9 minutes across his last 10 starting appearances.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 25 minutes in return Johnson (ankle) tallied 11 points (4-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist across 25 minutes Monday in the Hawks' 113-101 win over the Bulls.

Impact The Hawks clearly put a playing-time restriction in place of Johnson in his return from a six-game absence due to a right ankle sprain, as he came off the bench and finished nearly nine minutes below his season-long average (33.8). It's unclear if he'll supplant De'Andre Hunter in the starting five as he becomes further removed from the ankle injury, but expect Johnson to at least see his minutes steadily increase in the games to come. Johnson is worth a pickup in leagues where he might have been dropped after he suffered the ankle sprain.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Monday Johnson will run with the second unit in his return to action following a six-game absence due to a right ankle sprain, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution repor...

Impact Johnson will come off the bench while DeAndre Hunter and Vit Krejic remain in the starting lineup Monday. Johnson is not facing a specified minute restriction, but his workload could be monitored.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks' Jalen Johnson set to return at Bulls CHICAGO -- The Hawks will get forward Jalen Johnson back into the rotation on Monday for a key matchup against the Bulls, according to a per...

APRIL 1, 2024 • AJC.COM

Report: Hawks F Jalen Johnson (ankle) to return vs. Bulls Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson will return for Monday night’s game at Chicago after missing the past two weeks with a sprained ankle, T...

APRIL 1, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

APRIL 1, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will return Monday Johnson (ankle) will play Monday against the Bulls, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson will snap a six-game streak of absences due to a right ankle sprain but may face some limitations. The third-year forward is in the midst of a breakout campaign, averaging 16.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks in 34.0 minutes per game across 51 appearances (48 starts).

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Present for shootaround Johnson (ankle), who is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls, was present for the Hawks' morning shootaround, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution rep...

Impact Johnson has missed the last six games due to a right ankle sprain, but he's trending in the right direction ahead of Monday's matchup. If he's able to suit up against Chicago, it wouldn't be surprising to see him carry a minutes restriction.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 1, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Questionable for Monday Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson is in jeopardy of missing a seventh straight game due to a right ankle sprain. Vit Krejci and De'Andre Hunter will likely continue to see extended minutes if Johnson is unable to suit up.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Johnson (ankle) won't play Saturday against the Bucks, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Impact Johnson had an outside chance to return to action Saturday, but the Hawks will be cautious with him. As such, Johnson will miss a sixth straight contest. His next opportunity to play will come against the Bulls on Monday.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to return Saturday Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson has missed five straight games, but this is the first time he's drawn a questionable tag since spraining his right ankle two weeks ago. If he plays, the third-year forward may have some limitations, but he was playing well before his absence, averaging 17.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 blocks in 34.8 minutes over his last 13 appearances.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson is due for another evaluation soon, but the team hasn't released an official update since he was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain last Thursday. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Milwaukee, while De'Andre Hunter and Vit Krejci should continue to see increased playing time until Johnson returns.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks F Jalen Johnson (ankle) ruled out vs. Suns Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has been ruled out of Thursday’s road game against the Phoenix Suns with a right ankle injury.Johnson, 2...

MARCH 21, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Hawks F Jalen Johnson (ankle) ruled out vs. Suns Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has been ruled out of Thursday’s road game against the Phoenix Suns with a right ankle injury.Johnson, 2...

MARCH 21, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Out at least one week The Hawks announced Thursday that Johnson has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in one week, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson had already been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Suns and is facing a multi-game absence after being diagnosed with an ankle sprain. De'Andre Hunter is a candidate to see increased run while Johnson is sidelined.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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