Jalen Johnson Will Be Re-Evaluated In One Week
1 month agoThe preliminary diagnosis for Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) is a right ankle sprain, and he will be re-evaluated in one week. It's a tough break for a 30-38 Hawks team looking to stay alive in the East play-in race as well as fantasy managers participating in the playoffs. Based on this timetable, the 22-year-old Most Improved Player of the Year candidate's next chance to return arrives on March 30 against the Milwaukee Bucks, well into fantasy semifinals week. Over 12 games without Johnson, spot-up wing De'Andre Hunter is averaging 15.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 2.2 three-pointers and will be a strong source of points and treys as the most likely candidate to enter Atlanta's starting lineup. Hunter should be rostered in all leagues ahead of Thursday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns, but they're giving up the sixth-fewest DraftKings points per game to opposing power forwards.
Source: Brad Rowland - Locked On Podcast Network
Source: Brad Rowland - Locked On Podcast Network