Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is anticipated to overlook 4-6 weeks attributable to a left wrist damage, sources inform Shams Charania of The Athletic.
While Atlanta should get by with out one in all its most vital gamers till not less than late December — and probably till someday in January — there’s some excellent news, in accordance with Charania. Testing on Johnson’s wrist confirmed no fractures or a necessity for surgical procedure, which might’ve sidelined him for even longer. Charania refers to it as a “best-case scenario.”
As we outlined earlier on Sunday, Johnson left Saturday’s recreation vs. the Wizards about two-and-a-half minutes into the second quarter after taking a tough hit from Kyle Kuzma as he tried to finish a fast-break dunk. Johnson fell into the stanchion and landed on his left hand, which he instantly grabbed in apparent ache. After taking his free throws, he exited to the locker room and didn’t return.
Johnson had gotten off to a robust begin for the Hawks this season, establishing himself as a dynamic two-way participant after having been identified primarily for his protection in his first two NBA seasons.
Entering Saturday’s contest, the 21-year-old had averaged 14.6 factors, 7.7 rebounds, and a pair of.5 assists in 31.4 minutes per evening (14 video games), with a .590/.421/.774 capturing line. He got here off the bench a couple of instances early within the season however had began Atlanta’s previous 10 video games.
In Johnson’s absence, the Hawks determine to lean extra closely on De’Andre Hunter and Saddiq Bey, with second-year forward AJ Griffin transferring up the depth chart and maybe taking part in extra common minutes.
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