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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 10: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts following the Hawks 124-112 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at State Farm Arena on March 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
On Saturday evening, the Atlanta Hawks will host the Golden State Warriors at State Farm Arena in Georgia.
The Hawks are coming off a 117-95 loss to the Houston Rockets in Texas.
Jalen Johnson finished the game with 14 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal while shooting 6/12 from the field and 2/6 from three-point range in 32 minutes of playing time.
Atlanta Hawks Announce Jalen Johnson Update
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 04: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks hug after the game at Fiserv Forum on March 04, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
UPDATE: The Hawks have now announced that Johnson has been ruled out.
For Saturday’s game, the Hawks have announced an update on Johnson.
The Atlanta Hawks wrote: “An @emoryhealthcare injury report for tonight’s game vs. Golden State:
Jalen Johnson (left shoulder inflammation): Questionable”
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 5: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates a 121-119 victory over the Utah Jazz at State Farm Arena on February 5, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Johnson is in the middle of an excellent season where he made his first All-Star Game.
The former Duke star is averaging 22.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 49.3% from the field and 34.9% from three-point range in 63 games.
Real App wrote (on December 5): “Jalen Johnson is the youngest forward in NBA history to record a 20/15/15 game.”
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 17: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on January 17, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Hawks Right Now
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 19: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks drives against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on January 19, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Hawks had been in the middle of an 11-game winning streak before losing to the Rockets.
Right now, they are the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 38-32 record in 70 games.
At home, the Hawks have gone 19-16 in 35 games at State Farm Arena.
Following the Warriors, they will play their next game on Monday when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 24: Head coach Quin Snyder of the Atlanta Hawks reacts during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at State Farm Arena on February 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Warriors Struggling Ahead Of Hawks Matchup
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 7: Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors looks on during a timeout in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on November 7, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
The Warriors are coming off a 115-101 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (and have won just two out of their last ten).
Right now, the Warriors are the 10th seed in Western Conference with a 33-37 record in 70 games.
Following the Hawks, they will visit the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.