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NBA Insider Says Hawks Are Determined to Build Around Trae Young and Jalen Johnson Atlanta is 14-21 this season and has been mentioned in trade rumors heavily

JANUARY 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Records double-double in loss Johnson finished with 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block in 40 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 117-110 overtime loss to the Magic.

Impact Johnson has started the six games he's played after missing nearly a month with a wrist injury, and he has posted solid numbers thanks to his ability to impact the game at both ends. Johnson has scored in double digits in each of those six outings while recording three double-doubles. On the season, the former Duke standout is averaging 15.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game in what has been a career-best year for him so far.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Johnson has career-high 28 points as Hawks hold on late, snap Thunder's 5-game winning streak

Jalen Johnson scored a career-high 28 points in the Atlanta Hawks 141-138 victory over Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Jalen Johnson has career-high 28 points as Hawks hold on late, snap Thunder's 5-game winning streak

Leads Hawks again in win Johnson tallied 28 points (11-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and four steals over 29 minutes in Wednesday's 141-138 win over the Thunder.

Impact Johnson led Atlanta in scoring for the second straight game and had nearly one point per minute in Wednesday's win. He's provided a spark to the Hawks in his return from a 14-game absence due to a fractured wrist sustained Nov. 25. Johnson is averaging 19.5 points on 60.0 percent shooting, 11.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.3 steals over 32.4 minutes per game over his last four appearances.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: NBA Twitter Reacts To Jalen Johnson's Posterizing Dunk on Chet Holmgren Johnson had multiple highlight plays in the first half of the Hawks’s game against the Thunder

JANUARY 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jalen Johnson Has Pickup Up Right Where He Left Off Johnson has returned and made a huge difference for the Hawks in the three games he has played

JANUARY 1, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Season high game with double-double Johnson chipped in 24 points (9-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 13 rebounds and four assists over 37 minutes during Sunday's 130-126 victory over the Wizards.

Impact Johnson impressed offensively and on the glass en route to posting a double-double while finishing second on the team in boards and as one of three Hawks with 20 or more points in a season high scoring total. Johnson has recorded a double-double in five games this year, including in two straight outings. He has surpassed the 20-point mark three times this year.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Everything From Jalen Johnson After Loss to the Kings Atlanta is now 12-19 after their loss to the Kings

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Registers double-double in loss Johnson had 16 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists and one block over 35 minutes in Friday's 117-110 loss to the Kings.

Impact Johnson returned to action Dec. 26 after missing the last 14 games with a fractured wrist. His double-double Friday was his fourth of the season as he got back to 30-plus minutes of playing time. Johnson is averaging career highs with 13.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, and his production on the boards is second on the Hawks behind Clint Capela (10.2 rebounds per game).

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double in return Johnson (wrist) tallied 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal across 29 minutes Tuesday in the Hawks' 118-113 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Before he had missed the Hawks' last 14 games with a fractured wrist, Johnson had overtaken Saddiq Bey in the starting five, but Atlanta had room for both players on the top unit Tuesday with De'Andre Hunter (knee) recently undergoing a procedure that will keep him out for at least the next two weeks. Johnson could have some ability to take on more minutes than he handled in his return, but the fantasy line he delivered Tuesday was still plenty useful. The 22-year-old is now averaging 14.1 points (on 59.1 percent shooting from the field), 7.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 three-pointers, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks in 29.9 minutes per game over 15 appearances on the season, a level of production that makes him worth rostering in just about every format.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

BREAKING: Jalen Johnson is Available to Play Tonight for Atlanta Johnson has been out for a month with an injury

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Officially active Tuesday Johnson (wrist) has been cleared to play Tuesday against Chicago, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson will return to Atlanta's lineup for the first time since suffering a fractured wrist Nov. 25. His acclimation to game speed will be worth monitoring, but De'Andre Hunter (knee) is amid a multi-week absence, so Johnson will likely ramp up into a sizable workload in short order.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in shootaround Johnson (wrist), who's officially listed as questionable, participated in the Hawks' shootaround ahead of Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journa...

Impact Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Monday that Johnson would return to action Tuesday following a 14-game absence, but a few hours later, the second-year forward appeared on the team's official injury report listed as questionable. All signs point toward a return soon, but Johnson's official availability likely won't be known until a few hours before Tuesday's 8 p.m. ET tipoff. With De'Andre Hunter (knee) expected to miss multiple weeks, Johnson's potential return comes at an ideal time for the Hawks.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as questionable Johnson (wrist) is listed as questionable to play Tuesday against Chicago, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Despite reports of Johnson's intent to return Tuesday, he'll still carry an injury designation into gameday, and Rowland referred to Tuesday as his potential return. The 22-year-old appears on track to play and a return is imminent in the short term, but his status will need to be monitored throughout the day Tuesday.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return Tuesday Johnson (wrist) will return to action in Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact This will be Johnson's first game since Nov. 25, but it's a welcome sight for Atlanta. He was breaking out before the injury, averaging 14.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks in 31.5 minutes across 15 games. His return is fortunate timing for the Hawks too, as DeAndre Hunter (knee) is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks. It's fair to expect some mild restrictions in Johnson's first game back.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Hawks F Jalen Johnson (wrist) nearing return Nov 25, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) grabs his arm after suffering an apparent injur...

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Report: Hawks Forward Jalen Johnson Might be Nearing Return From Injury Johnson has been out for a month with an injury

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Approaching return The Hawks are optimistic that Johnson (wrist) will be able to return as soon as Tuesday against the Bulls, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Johnson, who has been out the last month due to a left distal radius fracture, is fast approaching a return. The third-year pro was cleared for full practice participation on Wednesday and is now targeting a return to action just six days later against the Bulls. In 15 games this season, Johnson has averaged 14.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks in 29.9 minutes per game, putting himself in the conversation for Most Improved Player.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for full practice The Hawks announced Wednesday that Johnson (wrist) has been cleared for full team practice, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.

Impact Johnson has been sidelined since late November and remains out for Wednesday's game against Houston, but he appears to be trending in the right direction. He'll presumably work on ramping up now that he's been cleared for full practice, and it certainly seems possible that he'll return to game action in late December or early January.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays reveal fracture The Hawks announced Sunday that Johnson underwent an X-ray on Saturday night and an MRI on Sunday morning and has been diagnosed with a left distal radius fracture. He will be re-e...

Impact Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Sunday morning that initial tests didn't show a fracture, but that doesn't appear to be the case. Johnson is averaging 14.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks in 31.5 minutes per game through his first 15 appearances, firmly putting him in the Most Improved Player conversation. However, he's now slated to miss a significant chunk of the season. In Johnson's absence, Saddiq Bey is a candidate to reclaim the starting spot he held at the beginning of the campaign, while Bogdan Bogdanovic, Wesley Matthews and AJ Griffin should garner increased roles off the bench.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What is Next for the Hawks After the Jalen Johnson Injury News? Johnson will miss 4-6 weeks with a left wrist injury

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Report: Hawks F Jalen Johnson (wrist) projected to miss 4-6 weeks Nov 25, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) grabs his arm after suffering an apparent injur...

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

BREAKING: Jalen Johnson to Miss 4-6 Weeks With Left Wrist Injury Johnson has been one of the most improved players in the NBA

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out at least a month Johnson was diagnosed with a left wrist injury Sunday and is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact While Johnson is slated to miss a significant amount of time, this is considered a positive outcome, as initial tests showed no fracture. For now, Johnson won't need surgery and could return by the end of December. In the meantime, Saddiq Bey is a candidate to reclaim the starting spot he held at the beginning of the campaign, while AJ Griffin, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Wesley Matthews should garner increased roles off the bench. Johnson suffered the injury during Saturday's win over Washington, finishing the contest with eight points (3-4 FG), one rebound, one assist, two steals and a block in just eight minutes. The third-year forward was in the midst of a MIP-caliber campaign, averaging 14.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks in 31.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks Blow Past Wizards but Lose Jalen Johnson to Injury in the Process Atlanta moves to 8-7 after their win over Washington

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Jalen Johnson has career-high 28 points as Hawks hold on late, snap Thunder's 5-game winning streak