Hawks’ Jalen Johnson Out for Season Following Shoulder Injury

The 23-year-old forward will undergo surgery after a breakout season, dealing a significant blow to Atlanta’s playoff hopes.

Jalen Johnson suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder during a January 23 game against the Toronto Raptors and will require season-ending surgery.
The injury cuts short a career-best season in which Johnson averaged 18.9 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1 block per game across 36 appearances.
The Atlanta Hawks, currently 22-25 and ninth in the Eastern Conference, have been on a six-game losing streak and face challenges in maintaining playoff contention without Johnson.
Johnson had recently signed a five-year, $150 million contract extension in October 2024, which will begin in the 2025-26 season.
With Johnson sidelined, the Hawks will rely on players like De’Andre Hunter, rookie Zaccharie Risacher, and other forwards to fill the void in their rotation.