Atlanta Hawks All-Star forward Jalen Johnson exited Tuesday’s win over the Washington Wizards in the first quarter with a left hip flexor injury.
Johnson played only 5½ minutes before leaving the game. The team listed the injury as a left hip flexor issue.
What it means for Atlanta
Johnson’s early departure came in a game the Hawks still managed to win, but his status became an immediate storyline given his role in Atlanta’s frontcourt. The Hawks did not provide additional details in the initial update beyond the injury designation.