Atlanta Hawks’ Jalen Johnson expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks due to a left wrist injury, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Fortunately, tests have indicated no fracture or need for surgery.

Johnson, in his third season in the NBA, has emerged as one of the early candidates for the Most Improved Player award, averaging 14.1 points per game, 7.3 rebounds per game, and a 42.5% shooting accuracy from the three-point line.

The absence of fractures is the best-case scenario for Johnson, who sustained the injury on Saturday night in Washington. The 6-foot-8 player has become a two-way force for Atlanta this season.