Jalen Johnson Injury Status Update for March 21st, 2026
Jalen Johnson of the Hawks has been ruled out and will not play today. Jalen was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 9th game Jalen has missed this season.
Jalen Johnson Season Averages
Jalen's absence leaves a significant hole in the Hawks rotation. Across 57 games this season, he's averaging 22.9 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game while playing 35.2 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.2 | 22.9 | 10.5 | 8.0 | 17.1 |
Hawks Performance With & Without Jalen Johnson
The numbers tell a clear story about Jalen's value to the Hawks. With Jalen in the lineup this season, the team is 31-26. Without him, they've gone 2-5. The Hawks's net rating is 7.6 points worse per 100 possessions when Jalen plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (108.8 vs 114.7), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 31-26 | 2-5 | — |
| Off Rating | 114.7 | 108.8 | -5.9 |
| Def Rating | 113.4 | 115.1 | +1.7 |
| Net Rating | 1.2 | -6.3 | -7.6 |
| PPG | 118.7 | 110.1 | -8.5 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Jalen Johnson?
When Jalen sits, other Hawks players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, CJ McCollum and Asa Newell stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Jalen has been out this season, CJ McCollum has averaged 11.6 more points per game and 7.0 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +11.6 | FGA: +7.0
When Jalen has been out this season, Asa Newell has averaged 4.1 additional field goal attempts, 10.5 extra minutes and 2.2 more rebounds.
FGA: +4.1 | MPG: +10.5 | RPG: +2.2
Full Injury Report — Jalen Johnson's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Warriors @ Hawks - March 21, 2026 Golden State Warriors: Kristaps Porzingis (Out) Jimmy Butler (Out) Stephen Curry (Out) Draymond Green (Questionable) Atlanta Hawks: Jalen Johnson (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Jalen's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Hawks.