Jalen Johnson will not play again this season. He is set to undergo shoulder surgery

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson will not play again this season due to a shoulder injury.

Details. The 23-year-old basketball player will undergo shoulder surgery, according to journalist Shams Charania, citing his sources at ESPN.

Johnson has been averaging 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Hawks this season.

Reminder. In July 2021, Johnson was selected by Atlanta with the 20th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. On August 4, he signed a contract with the Hawks. Johnson was assigned to the Hawks' G-League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, for his first G-League season.

On October 21, 2024, Johnson and Atlanta agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract extension.

By the way, we previously reported that San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama confirmed his intention to play for the French national team at EuroBasket 2025.