Jalen Johnson
#1SF · Atlanta Hawks
All-Star '25All-Star '26
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Height
6'8"
Weight
219 lbs
Age
24
College
Duke
Experience
4 yrs
Wingspan
7'0.3"
Reach
8'10.0"
Hand Size
9.75" × 10.5"
B+
A
A
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 256 | 22.5 | 10.3 | 7.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 48.9% | 33.5% | 75.1% |
| 2025-26 | | 72 | 22.5 | 10.3 | 7.9 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 4/30 | vs NYK | L 89-140 | 32 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 7-15 | 2-5 | -43 |
| Wed, 4/29 | @ NYK | L 97-126 | 35 | 18 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$150.0M
Guaranteed
$60.0M
AAV
$30.0M/yr
Guaranteed %40%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B+
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Jalen Johnson's contract with the Atlanta Hawks grades as a B+ CVI — the team is getting good return on this investment relative to other small forwards around the league. Jalen's on-court production grades out in the upper tier of NBA small forwards, grading him as an elite performer at the position. His $30.0M average annual value ranks as high-end money for the small forward market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid output at a reasonable price point represents good asset management. At 24, Jalen has years of development ahead, which adds significant upside to this contract. The 5-year deal is a franchise-level commitment — the team is betting heavily on continued production.
Performance Analysis
A
#3 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Jalen Johnson is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A Performance grade. Among NBA small forwards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 7.9 assists through 256 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Jalen's strongest area is RPG at 10.3, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is FG% at 48.9 (small forward median: 46.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Jalen ranks 3rd. As a All-Star talent at just 24, Jalen's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Atlanta Hawks.
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