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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 19: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after conversing with head coach Quin Snyder during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at State Farm Arena on January 19, 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
On Sunday night, the Atlanta Hawks will host the Portland Trail Blazers at State Farm Arena in Georgia.
The Hawks are coming off a 126-96 victory over the Washington Wizards (also at home).
All-Star forward Jalen Johnson missed that game (and only played six minutes in the game prior) due to injury.
Hawks Make Jalen Johnson Announcement
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)
Before Sunday’s game, the Hawks officially announced that Johnson will be listed as questionable.
Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks wrote: “Hawks injury report for Sunday against Portland…. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (left foot sprain) is questionable. Jalen Johnson (left hip flexor irritation) is questionable.”
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)
Johnson is in the middle of an incredible season for the Hawks.
The former Duke star is averaging 23.0 points, 10.6 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 49.4% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range in 54 games.
He is in his fifth NBA season (all with the Hawks).
The Lead wrote (on February 3): “Jalen Johnson over his last 7 games: – 25.6 PPG – 13.1 RPG – 8.1 APG – 5-2 record He’s the first player since Oscar Robertson (1963) to average 25/13/8 over a 7+ game span before age 25 🤯”
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 23: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after dunking against the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on January 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Atlanta Hawks Right Now
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)
The Hawks will enter the night as the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 30-31 record in 61 games.
They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and have won six out of their last ten).
Following the Trail Blazers, the Hawks will play their next game on Wednesday night when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks in Wisconsin.
Last season, Johnson and the Hawks lost to the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat in the play-in tournament.
NBA.com/Stats wrote (on December 12): “Jalen Johnson tonight: 19 PTS | 11 REB | 12 AST He now has three straight triple-doubles, the longest streak in Hawks franchise history… And five on the season, the most in Hawks franchise history 🔥”
Looking At The Trail Blazers
GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 28: Head coach Tiago Splitter of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on in the first half against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on February 28, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Right now, the Trail Blazers are the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 29-32 record in 61 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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