Jalen Johnson Exits Early with Left Hip Flexor Injury vs. Wizards

jalen johnson left Tuesday’s game against the Wizards in the first quarter with a left hip flexor injury and did not return, a team update during the contest confirmed.

Jalen Johnson exits after six minutes

In the opening quarter, jalen johnson played six minutes, scored five points and grabbed three rebounds before heading to the locker room. He was listed as questionable to return earlier in the game, and later updates said he would not return to the contest.

Who stepped in and what changed on the floor

After Johnson exited, Jonathan Kuminga replaced him in the rotation. The substitution came in the first quarter; Johnson’s line at the time of departure read five points and three rebounds over his six minutes on the court.

Unclear cause, matchup schedule next

Officials indicated it was a left hip flexor issue, but details on how the injury occurred and its severity were not provided during the game. Hawks fans and observers were given one concrete near-term date to watch: the team’s next scheduled meeting with Washington on Thursday, when availability will be re-assessed.

Game staff noted the immediate outcome: Johnson would not return to the Tuesday contest, and the Hawks continued the night with Jonathan Kuminga filling his minutes. The team’s next head-to-head game with Washington on Thursday remains the next confirmed on-court event tied to his recovery status.