Jalen Johnson

Jalen Johnson

22-Year-Old ForwardF
Atlanta Hawks  NBA  
Atlanta Hawks
GTD
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 10/1/2024
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After two quiet seasons to begin his NBA career, Johnson burst onto the scene in 2023-24, averaging 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.3 made three-pointers in 33.7 minutes per game. He was also efficient for a 22-year-old, posting 51.1/35.5/72.8 shooting splits. However, the 2021 No. 20 overall pick struggled to stay on the court, missing a 14-game stretch to end the 2023 calendar year due to a wrist injury before sitting out 13 of Atlanta's final 21 games because of an ankle sprain. Health will be Johnson's biggest concern heading into 2024-25, but there's also a litany of wings who need playing time, including No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and 2019 No. 4 overall pick De'Andre Hunter. On the flip side, Atlanta moved on from a high-usage player in Dejounte Murray this offseason, sending him to New Orleans in exchange for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance and two future first-round picks. Johnson figures to have a starting spot secured to start 2024-25, but if he misses extended time due to an injury again, he may fall down the pecking order fast. Johnson wasn't elite in any single category during his breakout campaign, and due to missed games, he finished 96th in eight-category leagues. However, the 6-foot-8 forward is solid in every category and could flirt with first-round value if he stays healthy all season. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a two-year, $5.45 million contract with the Hawks in August of 2021. Hawks exercised $2.93 million team option for 2023-24 in October of 2022. Hawks exercised $4.51 million team option for 2024-25 in October of 2023.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Johnson's collegiate career only lasted 13 games, but it was clear he had NBA-caliber talent despite the small sample size. He opened the season with a 19-point, 19-rebound outing against Coppin State, ultimately starting the first four games before a foot injury forced a brief hiatus. Three games later, Johnson was back in a limited capacity for ACC play. His highlight was a Jan. 19 contest against Pittsburgh in which the 6-9 forward produced 24 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and four blocks. Johnson ended up logging seven games after that before ultimately electing to opt out the remainder of the pandemic-shortened season to focus on the NBA Draft.

Out at least three weeks
FAtlanta Hawks
Ankle
April 11, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS
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, Vit Krejci, De'Andre Hunter (rest) and Wesley Matthews (hamstring) could see increased roles.
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How does Jalen Johnson compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
  • True Shooting %
    An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
  • Effective Field Goal %
    A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
    Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
  • Free Throw Rate
    Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
  • Offensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Defensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Total Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Assist %
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  • Steal %
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  • Block %
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  • Turnover %
    An estimate of turnovers committed per 100 plays.
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True Shooting %
58.4%
 
Effective Field Goal %
56.2%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
28.5%
 
Free Throw Rate
20.9%
 
Offensive Rebound %
4.1%
 
Defensive Rebound %
24.8%
 
Total Rebound %
14.1%
 
Assist %
15.4%
 
Steal %
1.5%
 
Block %
2.2%
 
Turnover %
9.4%
 
Usage %
0.0%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
36.2
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.1
 
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Johnson increased his role significantly during his sophomore season, averaging 5.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks in 14.9 minutes per game. He was well off the radar in standard leagues, but savvy managers would have noticed the upside. He still needs to work on his offensive game, something that should improve as he gets more reps. On the defensive end of the floor, things are far more promising. With John Collins finally being traded, Johnson should be able to take some more steps forward this season. Both De'Andre Hunter and Saddiq Bey are likely to be ahead of him in the rotation, although Johnson could very well be the first forward off the bench. If he can carve out a 22-minute role, he could flirt with top-140 value in nine-category leagues. If you are happy with your roster heading into the final round of a standard league draft, Johnson is someone to consider, just in case the coaching staff decides to hand him a sizeable role off the bat.
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Won't play Wednesday
FAtlanta Hawks
Ankle
April 10, 2024
Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
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Sprains ankle again
FAtlanta Hawks
Ankle
April 9, 2024
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 with 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 24 minutes
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Grabs team-high 16 boards Thursday
FAtlanta Hawks
April 5, 2024
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.
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First career triple-double
FAtlanta Hawks
April 4, 2024
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.
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Returns to starting unit
FAtlanta Hawks
April 3, 2024
Johnson is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Not going anywhere
FAtlanta Hawks
June 24, 2024
Johnson has been deemed untouchable in trade conversations, Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson showed why he should remain a core piece of the Atlanta roster during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 33.7 minutes per game, all career highs. While the Hawks may need to make decisions on whether to extend or trade Trae Young and Dejounte Murray in the somewhat near future, Johnson is considered the only player Atlanta won't include in trade talks, per Sidery.
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