Jalen Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

Third-year option picked up The Hawks exercised the third-year team option on Johnson's (illness) rookie contract Tuesday, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson was the 20th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but he failed to make much of an impression as a rookie. Nonetheless, the Hawks like his potential and now have him under contract through the 2023-24 campaign. The 6-foot-8 forward is expected to have a larger role in Year 2, but he'll still be playing behind the likes of De'Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic (kneecap).

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice due to illness Johnson didn't practice Friday due to an illness and won't be able to travel with the team to Abu Dhabi for the Hawks' preseason opener, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Trent Forrest also missed practice due to an illness, but per Rowland, both players could eventually meet the team overseas if they clear their aliments before the preseason matchup against the Bucks on Oct. 6 in Abu Dhabi. Johnson appeared in 22 games as a rookie and posted 2.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.5 minutes, but he's been rumored to be a bigger piece of Atlanta's rotation during the 2022-23 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Full go for training camp Hawks general manager Landry Fields said Friday that Johnson (knee) is "full go" for training camp, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Johnson underwent a non-surgical procedure on his left knee to address tendinitis in June, and as expected, he'll be good to go heading into the regular season. As a rookie, the 2021 first-round pick didn't get consistent playing time, appearing in only 22 games while averaging 2.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.5 minutes per contest. However, head coach Nate McMillan suggested that Johnson could be a bigger part of Atlanta's rotation during the 2022-23 campaign. "Jalen will get minutes this year," McMillan said at a press conference Friday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks pick Duke forward A.J. Griffin at No. 16 in NBA draft

The Atlanta Hawks have drafted forward A.J. Griffin from Duke with the No. 16 pick in the NBA draft

JUNE 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Hawks' G Bogdanovic undergoes offseason knee surgery

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic is recovering from surgery on his right patella tendon

JUNE 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Gets procedure for knee The Hawks announced Tuesday that Johnson recently underwent a non-surgical procedure on his left knee to address tendinitis.

Impact Johnson is expected to rehabilitate his knee for most of the offseason, but Atlanta is planning on him being ready to go for the start of training camp. The 2021 first-round pick wasn't a regular part of the Hawks' rotation as a rookie, appearing in only 22 games while averaging 2.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.5 minutes per contest.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks' Jalen Johnson explains how G League helped his development Johnson averaged 21.1 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks in the G League this season.

APRIL 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Handles small rotation role Johnson (concussion) logged six minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 118-108 loss to the Raptors, finishing with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and no other statistics.

Impact Back in action after a three-game absence, Johnson was part of head coach Nate McMillan's rotation, but he saw the fewest minutes among the 10 Hawks that picked up playing time. If Danilo Gallinari (knee) is back in action for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Johnson will likely be the odd man out of the rotation.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Johnson (concussion) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Johnson missed three straight games due a concussion, but it appears he'll be available Tuesday. The rookie could garner an increased role if Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) and/or Danilo Gallinari (knee) is ruled out.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young, Atlanta set for matchup with Toronto

Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup with Toronto averaging 28.3 points per game

APRIL 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Still out Saturday Johnson (concussion) is out Saturday against the Nets, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.

Impact Johnson will be out a third straight game due to a concussion. His next chance to play is Tuesday against the Raptors.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Johnson (concussion) is out Thursday against the Cavaliers.

Impact Johnson will sit out a second straight game due to a concussion. The Hawks could be even more shorthanded since Danilo Gallinari (elbow) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) are questionable.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta takes on Cleveland following Young's 41-point showing

Atlanta hosts the Cleveland Cavaliers after Trae Young scored 41 points in the Atlanta Hawks' 136-118 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder

MARCH 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Johnson (concussion) won't play Wednesday against the Thunder after being placed in the league's concussion protocol, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Johnson contributed 12 points across 17 minutes of action during Monday's win over the Pacers, but he won't be available Wednesday after landing in the NBA's concussion protocol. With Danilo Gallinari (elbow) also ruled out against the Thunder, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Kevin Knox could see increased run.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Wednesday Johnson (concussion) is a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Johnson has appeared in two of the Hawks' last three games and has totaled 23 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 42 minutes during those contests. If available, the rookie could garner an increased role once again, as Danilo Gallinari (elbow) has already been ruled out, and De'Andre Hunter (knee) is in jeopardy of missing a second straight game.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at OKC Johnson is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to concussion evaluation, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson will presumably only see significant minutes if available and if Danilo Gallinari (elbow) and/or De'Andre Hunter (knee) are ruled out. More information may arrive following pregame activities.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Johnson is flashing his long-term potential for the Hawks: 'I'm constantly putting in the work for these moments' Johnson finished a team-best plus-16 and had 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting in the Hawks' 132-123 win over the Pacers.

MARCH 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Recalled to Atlanta Johnson was recalled to the Hawks on Friday, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Johnson has appeared in 16 games for the Hawks this season, averaging 1.8 points and 1.1 rebounds in 4.3 minutes per game. The rookie figures to provide added frontcourt depth while Atlanta deals with injuries to John Collins (finger/foot) and Danilo Gallinari (biceps).

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to G League Johnson was assigned to the G League by the Hawks on Friday, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Johnson hasn't appeared in an NBA contest since Feb. 26 and will make his way back to the G League. He's averaged 17.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.8 blocks with the College Park Skyhawks this season.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson leads Alabama A&M past Grambling St. 71-63

Jalen Johnson had 21 points and 10 rebounds as Alabama A&M got past Grambling State 71-63

MARCH 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns to NBA team The Hawks recalled Johnson (lower body) from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Saturday.

Impact Johnson's missed the Skyhawks' most recent game Thursday due to a lower-body injury, but he doesn't appear on Atlanta's injury report ahead of Sunday's game in Boston. The rookie's absence from the report implies that he'll be good to go for the contest, and he could even find himself in head coach Nate McMillan's rotation with starting power forward John Collins (foot) ruled out through the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Final transfer: Canes' Moore, Gophers' Willis find their fit

School-switching has never been more prevalent in college basketball thanks to the NCAA relaxing transfer rules and granting an extra year of eligibility from the pandemic season

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Johnson leads Alabama A&M past Bethune-Cookman 67-52

Jalen Johnson posted 18 points and nine rebounds as Alabama A&M defeated Bethune-Cookman 67-52

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Young and the Hawks face the Raptors

Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup against Toronto averaging 27.7 points per game

JANUARY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Bogdanovic, Okongwu lead surging Hawks past Kings, 121-104

Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 18 points in his return from a knee injury, Onyeka Okongwu also scored 18 off the bench and the Atlanta Hawks recovered from a slow start to beat the Sacra...

JANUARY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

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