The Hawks ruled forward Jalen Johnson out for Monday's game at Indiana with a left ankle injury. He had been day-to-day since Saturday.
What happened
The Hawks upgraded Jalen Johnson from day-to-day to out at 6:08 p.m. ET on Monday, Nov 2. The injury report lists the issue as a left ankle injury. The team's comment was short: Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Indiana. He first appeared on the report with the ankle on Saturday, Oct 31, as day-to-day. Before that, his only listings this season were day-to-day for rest in early and mid October. The report gives an expected return date of Nov 4. No diagnosis or timeline beyond that date is announced.
What it means for the Hawks
Atlanta is 3-4, seventh in the East seed order, and has lost its last game. The Hawks play at the Pacers on Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET without Johnson. He has been a central piece this season, averaging 18.1 points, 9.0 rebounds and 7.9 assists in 32.6 minutes over seven games. The Hawks are 3-4 with him and have not yet played a game without him. The minutes will spread across the rotation: Nickeil Alexander-Walker (30.1 minutes, 19.3 points), Dyson Daniels (28.9, 10.3), Onyeka Okongwu (28.2, 11.9), CJ McCollum (25.9, 14.4), Aaron Wiggins (25.6, 14.7) and Luguentz Dort (23.7, 8.6). Jock Landale is also out with a left hip issue, and Kingston Flemings is listed with a suspension.
What to watch
The next injury report is the first checkpoint. The report lists Nov 4 as Johnson's expected return, but his status for any game after Indiana is not announced. Watch whether he moves back to day-to-day or stays out. Atlanta is also without Henri Veesaar (right knee) and Mouhamed Gueye (left foot), both listed out, so the frontcourt depth stays thin. Johnson's next game on the schedule after Monday's trip is not set out here.
Is Jalen Johnson playing at the Pacers?
No. The Hawks ruled Johnson out for Monday's game at Indiana with a left ankle injury. He had been listed as day-to-day since Saturday.
When will Jalen Johnson be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov 4. No further timeline or diagnosis is announced, and his status for the next game after Indiana has not been set.