Jalen Johnson Ruled Out for Saturday's Game Against Lakers

Jalen Johnson (quad) has officially been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network initially reported the forward's absence due to a quad injury. This was later confirmed by a broader team announcement from the Atlanta Hawks, stating that Johnson, along with Kristaps Porzingis and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, would all be unavailable for the Saturday night matchup against the Lakers.