Jalen Johnson injury: Hawks' breakout star done for season in deflating blow for Atlanta
Jalen Johnson's breakout season is over. The Atlanta Hawks forward will have season-ending shoulder surgery, the team confirmed Wednesday. Johnson, 23, suffered the shoulder injury during last Thursday's 122-119 loss against the Toronto Raptors.
Hawks’ Jalen Johnson suffers season-ending shoulder injury: Sources
The Hawks have a protected first-round pick from the Sacramento Kings, an unprotected pick from the Los Angeles Lakers and a $23.5 million trade exception from Murray’s subsequent trade to the New Orleans Pelicans. However, the Hawks are also just $1.3 million from the luxury tax line and historically haven’t been willing to go over.
The Indiana Pacers have long been linked to Cam Johnson, but they could have a backup if he gets traded elsewhere.
The NBA Trade deadline is less than one week away and the rumors and speculation are going to be ramping up over the next ...
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