Jalen Johnson

Johnson is probable for Monday's game against the Knicks due to right shoulder inflammation, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Johnson returned to the Hawks lineup on Saturday after a five-game absence, playing 38 minutes in an overtime win over Boston. The probable tag suggests he'll be available to play against the Knicks, likely taking on a similar workload.

In the Hawks' lineup after a five-game absence, Johnson played 38 of a possible 53 minutes in Atlanta's overtime victory. He didn't have his best night shooting the basketball, but the Hawks forward recorded his 19th double-double of the season, matching his 2023-24 total. As valuable as Johnson was in fantasy basketball last season, he's been even better in 2024-25, providing top-20 value in 8- and 9-cat formats.

Johnson is back after missing Atlanta's last five games. His return impacts Vit Krejci the most, as he has been Johnson's replacement in the starting lineup. There isn't much need to hold onto Krejci if you've been streaming him, as he offered minimal fantasy value as a starter.

Johnson (shoulder) has been cleared to play for Saturday's game against the Celtics.