Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks agreed to a five-year, $150 million extension on his rookie contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal was completed on Monday afternoon just before the deadline.
Johnson’s deal is fully guaranteed.
Johnson had a breakout campaign last season with the Hawks, who selected him for the first time in 2021 with the No. 20 overall pick out of Duke. He averaged 16 points and 8.7 rebounds, both career highs in what was his first season as a player. real starter. He also shot better than 51% from the field.
Johnson will be a key figure for the Hawks this season, alongside star Trae Young and fellow big man Clint Capela. The Hawks went just 34-46 last season under first-year head coach Quin Snyder and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
Johnson was one of the key players from the 2021 rookie class to agree to a new contract extension before Monday’s deadline. Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner (Magic), Cade Cunningham (Pistons), Jalen Green (Rockets), Evan Mobley (Cavaliers), Scottie Barnes (Raptors), Moses Moody (Warriors) and Trey Murphy III (Pelicans) have all agreed to new offers.
The Hawks open their season on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets.
This post will be updated soon with more information.
