Hawks forward Johnson likely to play off season on contract next year thaisiambet

thaisiambet Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is unlikely to commit to a rookie extension, meaning he will be on the hook for the 2024-25 season in order to become a hot commodity next summer under his restricted free agent status. thaisiambet

According to a report from highly-reliable NBA source Marc Stein, Johnson is among the most promising players in the 2021 draft class who have yet to receive a new contract and are facing a deadline of Oct. 21.  ( thaisiambet )

Johnson was hinted during training camp and pre-season that he might have to wait until the summer to sign a new deal as the team looks to see how he can perform for another year.

The 20th overall pick in the 2021 draft . Last season, he averaged 16.0 points , 8.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He started 52 of 56 games.