It is widely believed that the Atlanta Hawks continue to make Jalen Johnson untouchable on trades.
In the wake of the ongoing trade noise and rumblings around the league, the Atlanta Hawks have locked in their commitment to their rising franchise star.
Jalen Johnson
Jalen Johnson
Jalen Johnson
MIN: 35.12
PTS: 23.22 (60.32%)
REB: 10.48
As: 8.04
ST: 1.61
BL: 0.35
TO: 3.39
GM: 23
Per veteran NBA insider Marc Stein, the expectation is that the Hawks continue to mark forward Jalen Johnson as out of any trade talks with other teams.
"The sense here, mind you, continues to be that Johnson is as untouchable from the Hawks' perspective."
After being restricted to just 33 games last season as he underwent shoulder surgery, Johnson bounced back in a compelling fashion this 2025-26 for Atlanta.
The big man is an All-Star candidate and an early Most Improved Player favorite as he has been on a tear with all-around brilliance, averaging career numbers of 23.2 points, 10.5 boards and 8.0 assists per game.
Despite Trae Young's extended absence due to a right knee MCL sprain, Johnson has lifted the Hawks to a good 15-12 record so far.
The Hawks can't be blamed for making Johnson unavailable in trade talks, as the 23-year-old is a potential piece that can guide them to a title in the future.
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