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Hawks' Jalen Johnson exits game due to wrist injury WASHINGTON -- The Hawks will have to finish the remainder of Saturday’s game against the Wizards without forward Jalen Johnson.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • AJC.COM

Suffers wrist injury Johnson suffered a left wrist injury during Saturday's game against the Wizards and wasn't able to return. He finished with eight points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, one...

Impact The severity of the injury is not yet known, so it remains to be seen if Johnson will be able to play Sunday against the Celtics. If he's not able to suit up, Saddiq Bey would likely see a bump in minutes for the Hawks.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers double-double Johnson had 18 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 126-116 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Johnson seems to have settled as Atlanta's starting power forward and has notched three double-doubles over his last seven contests while scoring in double figures in all but once in that span. Johnson is averaging 15.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game when deployed in a starting role, which should continue when the Hawks take on the Pacers on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Jalen Johnson Post-Game Press Conference After Loss to 76ers Atlanta fell to 6-6 after its loss to Philadelphia

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Blossoming as starter Johnson notched 18 points (7-9 FG, 4-4 3Pt), five rebounds and two blocks across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 116-114 loss to New York.

Impact The third-year forward appears to be locking down a spot in the starting five for Atlanta. Johnson has started six straight games, during which he's averaging 16.0 points, 7.7 boards, 2.3 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.5 combined steals plus blocks while shooting 60.3 percent from the floor, and the 20th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft appears well on his way to a breakout campaign.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Jalen Johnson Post-Game Press Conference After Loss to the Knicks Atlanta is now 0-2 this season against the Knicks

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Continues to impress Johnson supplied 19 points (7-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block over 31 minutes during Thursday's 120-119 victory over the Magic.

Impact Johnson opened the year as a backup to Saddiq Bey, but he seems to be running away with the starting power forward role based on his recent performances. Johnson has started in each of Atlanta's last three games, scoring in double digits and grabbing at least nine boards each time. It wouldn't be surprising if he continues as a starter, a role in which he is averaging 15.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per game through five outings.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double in loss Johnson racked up 13 points (6-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 126-117 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Johnson appears to a have a firm hold on the spot vacated by John Collins in the offseason, although Saddiq Bey is also competing for time at the four. Monday represented Johnson's third consecutive double-digit rebound result.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Johnson is Making an Early Case For the NBA's Most Improved Player Johnson is off to a great start to the season for Atlanta and a big part of why they are 4-2

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Excellent in starting role Johnson ended Saturday's 123-105 win over New Orleans with 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists over 36 minutes.

Impact Johnson returned to the starting lineup in place of Saddiq Bey, and even though it seems both players are competing for the starting power forward role, Johnson clearly jumped ahead of his teammate with his strong output. He's enjoying a solid start to the campaign, tying his season-best scoring mark here and notching double-digit points in all but one of his five appearances. He's also averaging 15.7 points per game when playing as a starter.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Pelicans Johnson is in the starting lineup to face the Pelicans on Saturday, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Johnson is in line to make his third start in Atlanta's last four contests. He has been productive so far, scoring in double digits in all but one of his fiveappearances. He's averaging 13.2 points and 7.8 rebounds while logging 28.4 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Johnson isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson will be replaced by Saddiq Bey in the starting lineup Wednesday. Johnson is averaging 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks in 29.5 minutes across his previous two bench appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Johnson isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Johnson is starting Sunday's game against the Bucks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson came off the bench in his first two appearances of the season and averaged 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals in 29.5 minutes per game. He'll have an opportunity to take on a starting role while Saddiq Bey retreats to the bench.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Jalen Johnson Posterizes Two Knicks In the First Quarter Johnson had a big dunk in the game vs the Knicks tonight

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Eye-catching in opener Johnson accumulated 21 points (9-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Johnson was efficient around the basket en route to a career-high scoring night. Forming a well-balanced offensive trio with Saddiq Bey and De'Andre Hunter, Johnson's sizable roll off the bat bodes well for his breakout upside.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Johnson scores career-high 21 points in season opener

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Hawks News: Atlanta Picks up Rookie Scale Team Options on Jalen Johnson and AJ Griffin Johnson and Griffin had their options picked up today by the Hawks

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Team option picked up Johnson's 2024-25 team option was picked up by Atlanta on Sunday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson is expected to be an integral part of Atlanta's rotation for the upcoming season, so the franchise exercising his final year of team control next season comes as no surprise. The 21-year-old is a dark-horse breakout candidate despite averaging just 5.6 points and 4.0 rebounds in 14.9 minutes per game last season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Johnson won't start Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Johnson drew a few starts with Trae Young and Dejounte Murray resting, but Atlanta is rolling out its expected regular-season starters for Friday's preseason finale. Given the departure of John Collins, Johnson should have increased responsibilities this year, but the third-year forward is still expected to garner a modest bench role.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Monday Johnson will start Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Johnson will make his third start of the preseason. The third-year forward is slated to have increased responsibilities after the departure of John Collins, but Johnson will likely have to settle for a reserve role to begin the 2023-24 campaign.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Monday Johnson will start Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient output Thursday Johnson posted 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 17 minutes in Thursday's 103-102 preseason win over the Grizzlies.

Impact Johnson missed just one shot from the field and managed to contribute defensively as well, so he delivered a strong stat line across the board. Johnson is expected to open the season as the backup power forward behind Saddiq Bey, but he should see decent minutes off the bench on a regular basis. To note, he averaged 14.9 minutes per game in 2022-23, a figure he should surpass easily this season.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Time with LeBron in Hawks forward Jalen Johnson's summer of learning The NBA legend gave Johnson some pointers.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • AJC.COM

Decent showing off bench Johnson recorded five points (2-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 19 minutes during Sunday's 132-130 overtime win over the Mavericks.

Impact Johnson didn't turn in an eye-popping stat line, but he contributed in multiple categories and recorded his first block and steal since March 13 after missing time with a hamstring strain. He'll continue to serve as the primary backup at power forward and should see regular minutes down the stretch of the regular season as the Hawks prepare for the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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