Jalen Johnson News: Ready to return vs. Houston

Updated on October 15, 2025 at 11:56am

Johnson (rest) is expected to suit up for Thursday's preseason finale against the Rockets, Caleb Johnson of 92.9 The Game reports.

The Hawks gave their starting lineup a reprieve in Monday's preseason game against the Heat, but each member of the first unit is set to go Thursday. Johnson will have one last opportunity to shake off any possible offseason rust in Atlanta's exhibition finale against Houston.