ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks star forward Jalen Johnson will be out for the season, league sources confirmed to Channel 2 Sports Director Zach Klein.
League sources say Johnson suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
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Johnson averaged 18.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.0 blocks, 1.6 steals and 1.2 three-pointers on 50.0 percent shooting from the field in 36 games this season. The Hawks signed Johnson to 5-year, $150 million extension back in October.
This is a developing story. Channel 2 sports director Zach Klein will have more on Channel 2 Action News at 4:00 p.m.
UPDATE: @ATLHawks F Jalen Johnson will miss the rest of the season with a torn left labrum.
— Luke Hetrick (@LHSportsTV) January 29, 2025
JJ was on pace to win Most Improved Player. Took a major jump forward this year.
Gutting for the Hawks. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/TtVagbVD4i
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