Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Out for season with torn labrum
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Johnson was diagnosed Wednesday with a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss the rest of the season, league sources tell NBA reporter Chris Haynes.
After breaking out in his first season as a full-time starter in 2023-24, Johnson had taken another step forward in 2024-25, averaging 18.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.6 steals, 1.2 three-pointers and 1.0 blocks in 35.7 minutes per game while shooting 50 percent from the field over his 36 appearances. However, the fourth-year forward had missed five straight games earlier this month with right shoulder inflammation before returning to action Jan. 18, only to be shut down again after suffering a more significant injury to his other shoulder during a Jan. 23 loss to the Raptors. With surgery likely on the docket for Johnson, the Hawks will need several other players to step up in his absence. De'Andre Hunter, Vit Krejci, Zaccharie Risacher and Bogdan Bogdanovic could all take on heightened roles over the final few months of the season. Johnson should be fully recovered from the shoulder injury in advance of training camp next fall.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Out indefinitely
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The Hawks announced Saturday that Johnson will be listed as out indefinitely while he undergoes further medical testing and evaluation on the left shoulder injury he sustained in Thursday's 122-119 loss to the Raptors.
The team added that an update on Johnson's injury and status will be updated as appropriate, which likely implies that Atlanta may still be waiting on an MRI on the forward's shoulder. Johnson previously missed five straight games earlier this month with right shoulder inflammation, and the injury to his other shoulder will keep him out for Saturday's rematch with the Raptors, and most likely for the team's upcoming four-game week. Once healthy, De'Andre Hunter (illness) and Zaccharie Risacher (thigh) could serve as the Hawks' primary options at power forward sans Johnson, while Vit Krejci, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Garrison Mathews could see added playing time on the wing.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Won't play Saturday
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Johnson (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game versus the Raptors.
Johnson will miss Saturday's contest due to a left shoulder injury he suffered against Toronto on Thursday. De'Andre Hunter and David Roddy are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Johnson's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Minnesota.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Hurts left shoulder Thursday
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Johnson (shoulder) won't return to Thursday's game against Toronto, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. He'll finish the game with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 11 minutes.
Johnson had missed five straight games earlier this month due to right shoulder inflammation, but it was an injury to his other shoulder that forced him out of Thursday's contest early in the second quarter. The 23-year-old immediately headed to the locker room after hurting the shoulder on a block attempt, with Atlanta ruling him out for the game shortly thereafter. The Hawks could be forced to rely more heavily on De'Andre Hunter, Vit Krejci and Bogdan Bogdanovic if Johnson is forced to miss further games along with rookie Zaccharie Risacher (adductor), who is likely at least a few more days away from returning to action.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Exits to locker room Thursday
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Johnson exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent left shoulder injury during the second quarter of Thursday's game against Toronto, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Johnson grabbed at his shoulder and ran to the locker room following a block attempt on Scottie Barnes. Specifics on the extent of the injury are unclear, though if he's unable to return, De'Andre Hunter and Garrison Mathews are candidates for increased playing time the rest of the way.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Good to go Wednesday
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Johnson (shoulder) will play against the Pistons on Wednesday.
Trae Young (Achilles) also has the green light to suit up for Atlanta. Johnson continues to deal with right shoulder inflammation, but he was able to play in Atlanta's previous two games. There's no word of any restrictions for Wednesday's game.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Iffy for Wednesday
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Johnson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson continues to deal with right shoulder inflammation but has been cleared to play in each of Atlanta's last two contests. However, if the 22-year-old forward is forced to sit out against Detroit, David Roddy and De'Andre Hunter are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Double-double in loss
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Johnson logged 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and a block in 35 minutes during Monday's 119-110 loss to the Knicks.
The fourth-year forward logged his second straight double-double in two games back from a shoulder injury that sidelined him for over two weeks. Although his efficiency in both games has been less than desirable, it's certainly possible that Johnson's just shaking off the rust, especially as he was shooting over 50 percent from the field prior to going down at the beginning of the month. His next outing comes Wednesday against the Pistons.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Gets green light
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Johnson (shoulder) will play Monday against the Knicks, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Johnson continues to manage soreness in his shoulder, but he was able to shake off another probable tag. With a back-to-back set coming up on Wednesday and Thursday, the Hawks could consider a maintenance day in the near future.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Likely to play Monday
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Johnson is probable for Monday's game against the Knicks due to right shoulder inflammation, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Johnson has been dealing with a shoulder problem for quite some time, but the probable tag suggests he's going to play through it and should handle his regular workload. He tallied 14 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 38 minutes Saturday in the Hawks' 119-115 overtime win over the Celtics.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Takes on big minutes in return
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Johnson (shoulder) tallied 14 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 38 minutes Saturday in the Hawks' 119-115 overtime win over the Celtics.
Johnson had been held out of the Hawks' previous five games with an inflamed right shoulder, but he didn't seem to be operating under any restrictions in his return to action. He exceeded his season-long average of 36.4 minutes per game, and though he filled out the stat sheet nicely, poor efficiency from the field and free-throw line took a bigger night off the table. Fantasy managers can feel comfortable plugging Johnson back into their lineups ahead of the Hawks' four-game week, which begins with a matchup with the Knicks on Monday.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Johnson (shoulder) won't play Wednesday against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson will miss his fifth straight game Wednesday, and it's unclear when he'll return. His next chance to play is Saturday against Boston. Vit Krejci will likely continue to see an uptick in minutes in the meantime.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Still out
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Johnson (shoulder) won't play Thursday at Phoenix, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson will miss a third consecutive game due to an inflamed right shoulder. Vit Krejci has been starting in Johnson's place and should continue to do so Thursday while Garrison Mathews and David Roddy could see more action off the bench. Johnson's next chance to play will come Saturday against Houston.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Sitting Tuesday vs. Utah
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Johnson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson has been working through inflammation in his right shoulder, which will force him to miss his second straight game. His next chance to see the floor will be Thursday against Kevin Durant and the Suns. Vit Krejci was inserted into the Hawks' starting lineup against the Clippers on Saturday, and he could remain in the starting five Tuesday due to Johnson's injury.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Won't play Saturday vs. Clippers
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Johnson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson will be sidelined for the second time in the Hawks' last three games due to right shoulder soreness. Garrison Mathews will likely enter the starting lineup Saturday, and De'Andre Hunter should see an increased role on offense due to Johnson's absence. Johnson's next chance to play will be Tuesday against the Jazz.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Questionable for Saturday
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Johnson (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Johnson has been dealing with shoulder soreness for the last few days, which has put his status in doubt for the second game of a back-to-back against the Clippers on Saturday. The rising star finished with 19 points and eight rebounds in the loss to the Lakers on Friday in Los Angeles.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Will play against Lakers
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Johnson (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against the Lakers, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Johnson didn't play in Wednesday's 139-120 loss to the Nuggets due to right shoulder soreness. However, the fourth-year forward has progressed enough in his recovery to play in Friday's contest. In the 10 games prior to missing Wednesday's game, Johnson averaged 19.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.0 steals over 36.9 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Iffy for Friday vs. LAL
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Johnson (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson was held out of Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets due to right shoulder soreness, and he is now in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive outing. If the 23-year-old remains sidelined, De'Andre Hunter, Garrison Mathews and David Roddy are all candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Listed as out Wednesday
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Johnson (shoulder) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson won't play Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, and his next chance to play for the Hawks arrives during Friday's clash with the Lakers. The sharpshooting De'Andre Hunter has started only two games this season, but he'll be a candidate to slide into Atlanta's first unit against the Nuggets.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Iffy for Wednesday
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Johnson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
After putting on a defensive clinic against the Raptors with a season-high six steals, Johnson is dealing with shoulder soreness. If Johnson cannot play Wednesday against the Nuggets, the Hawks will likely turn to De'Andre Hunter to pick up the slack against Nikola Jokic and company in Denver.
