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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) and Onyeka Okongwu (toe) are out indefinitely and will miss the Eastern Conference play-in tournament because of their injuries. Johnson, 22, will miss at least three weeks after spraining his right ankle Tuesday night against the Miami Heat. He missed six straight games last month after suffering an ankle […] The post Hawks’ Jalen … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Jalen Johnson (Ankle), Onyeka Okongwu (Toe) Out Indefinitely

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray registered his first triple-double of the season and 19th overall of his seven-year NBA career, in Tuesday night’s 117-111 double-overtime loss to the Miami Heat. Murray, 27, amassed 29 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists, and four steals in a season-high 48 minutes of action. He finished 12-of-31 (38.7%) shooting from […] The post Dejounte … [Read more...] about Dejounte Murray Records 1st Triple-Double of Season, 19th of 7-Year NBA Career

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (finger) has been cleared to practice with the team, the Hawks announced Monday. This news comes six weeks after the three-time All-Star underwent surgery on his left pinkie. Young, 25, tore a ligament in the finger on Feb. 23 during a game against the Toronto Raptors and had surgery four […] The post Hawks’ Trae Young (Finger) Cleared to Practice … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Trae Young (Finger) Cleared to Practice With Team

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (sprained right ankle) will return tonight at the Chicago Bulls, according to sources. Johnson, 22, has been out since March 18 after suffering an ankle sprain against the Los Angeles Lakers. The third-year wing rolled his ankle while landing with 6:47 to play in the fourth quarter. Johnson, who returned […] The post Hawks’ Jalen Johnson … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Jalen Johnson (Ankle) to Return Tonight Against Bulls

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray posted a career-high 44 points on 18-of-44 (40.9%) shooting from the field and 6-of-19 (31.6%) from 3-point range in Thursday night’s 123-122 overtime win against the Boston Celtics. His 44 attempts were a career high as well. The 2022 All-Star also finished with seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and […] The post Dejounte Murray … [Read more...] about Dejounte Murray Records Career-High 44 Points on 44 FG Attempts Against Celtics