Tag: Jalen Johnson

Sengun Replaces Gilgeous-Alexander on Team World for All-Star 2026

Alperen Şengün
January 2026

Alperen Şengün was named as the replacement for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Team World for the 75th NBA All-Star Game after Gilgeous-Alexander was ruled out with an abdominal strain. Şengün earned his second straight All-Star selection while averaging roughly 21 points, 9 rebounds and over 6 assists, helping Houston to a top-four West record. The event uses a three-team format with Team World facing two USA teams in a short round-robin tournament at Intuit Dome.

Hawks lock in Dyson Daniels: 4 years, $100m

Dyson Daniels (Atlanta Hawks)
October 2025

Atlanta extended Daniels after an MIP season and All-Defensive nod, leveraging elite steal rates and multi-positional coverage. The deal anchors a core with Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, and Zaccharie Risacher for a two-way rebuild. Daniels’ screen-navigation, point-of-attack disruption, and improving secondary creation justify top-tier wing-guard money. Cap planning anticipates incremental luxury-tax pressure offset by internal development and targeted vet minimum shooting.

Jalen Johnson Eyes Breakout Year With Hawks

Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks)
October 2025

Returning from shoulder surgery, Johnson is fully fit and eager to build on his breakout form before injury. He averaged career highs last year and now looks ready to step up as Atlanta’s potential second All-Star behind Trae Young.
After training with LeBron James, Johnson sharpened his shooting and conditioning while embracing a bigger defensive role. Coach Quin Snyder highlighted his playmaking and willingness to adapt to new teammates, believing Johnson could be a central figure in Atlanta’s reshaped roster.

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