DTDJalen Johnson F ATL Wed 1/29/25 10:41 AM
DTDJalen Johnson
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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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
DTDJalen Johnson F ATL Sat 1/25/25 2:14 PM
DTDJalen Johnson
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The Hawks announced Saturday that Johnson (shoulder) will be listed as out as he undergoes further medical testing and evaluation, and his injury status will be updated as appropriate.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson left Thursday's contest due to a left shoulder injury and was already ruled out against Toronto on Saturday. De'Andre Hunter (illness) and David Roddy will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. While there is no official timetable for Johnson's return, he will likely miss at least a few of Atlanta's upcoming outings.
DTDJalen Johnson F ATL Fri 1/24/25 5:08 PM
DTDJalen Johnson
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Johnson (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game versus the Raptors.
EDGE Analysis
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.
DTDJalen Johnson F ATL Thu 1/23/25 8:31 PM
DTDJalen Johnson
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Johnson (shoulder) won't return to Thursday's game against Toronto, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson ran to the locker room early in the second quarter after sustaining a left shoulder injury on a block attempt, and he'll finish the matchup with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 11 minutes. With the 23-year-old sidelined, De'Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Garrison Mathews could all see a bump in minutes the rest of the way.
DTDJalen Johnson F ATL Thu 1/23/25 8:19 PM
DTDJalen Johnson
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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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
DTDJalen Johnson F ATL Thu 1/23/25 6:24 PM
DTDJalen Johnson
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Johnson (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson will be available to play in Thursday's game against Toronto. The up-and-comer had a nice performance in Wednesday's loss to the Pistons, finishing with 17 points, nine rebounds, four assists and a season-high six steals.
DTDJalen Johnson F ATL Thu 1/23/25 1:12 PM
DTDJalen Johnson
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Johnson (shoulder) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson continues to deal with right shoulder inflammation but is expected to play in his fourth straight outing Thursday. Johnson has played at least 35 minutes in each of his previous three appearances, so he is unlikely to operate on a minutes restriction if he's upgraded to available.
DTDJalen Johnson F ATL Thu 1/23/25 11:04 AM
DTDJalen Johnson
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Johnson had 17 points (8-21 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and six steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 114-104 loss to the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson had a rough shooting performance, but fantasy managers will gladly look past the efficiency issues given how he filled the stat sheet. He finished just one rebound away from recording his third straight double-double, and the six steals tied a season-high mark for him. Johnson is averaging 15.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game in four outings this month.
DTDJalen Johnson F ATL Wed 1/22/25 5:35 PM
DTDJalen Johnson
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Johnson (shoulder) will play against the Pistons on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
DTDJalen Johnson F ATL Tue 1/21/25 5:11 PM
DTDJalen Johnson
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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.
EDGE Analysis
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.