Wizards Vs Hawks: Jalen Johnson Ruled Out With Left Hip Flexor

Emerson Raymont

Published: February 25, 2026 12:06 AM ET

Wizards Vs Hawks: Jalen Johnson Ruled Out With Left Hip Flexor

The Hawks enter tonight’s wizards vs hawks matchup without forward Jalen Johnson after he left in the first quarter with a left hip flexor and has been ruled out for the rest of the game. The absence forces Atlanta to shuffle minutes immediately while keeping an eye on Johnson’s status beyond tonight.

Hawks PR confirms Jalen Johnson will not return

Hawks PR said Jalen Johnson (left hip flexor) will not return to tonight’s game. Johnson, listed in the coverage as a Hawks star forward, left in the first quarter and was initially listed as questionable to return with a left hip flexor before being ruled out for the remainder of the contest.

Rotation changes: Jonathan Kuminga and Mouhamed Gueye to play more

In the meantime, expect more minutes for Jonathan Kuminga and Mouhamed Gueye at the forward spot with Johnson out. The team view expressed in the coverage was that the Hawks should be fine without Johnson for the rest of tonight's game against one of the worst teams in the league, though it was noted it will be worth monitoring how this impacts him going forward and that hopefully this is nothing more than a temporary ailment.

Hawks chasing momentum since the All-Star Break

The Atlanta Hawks were described as looking for their second straight win and third in their last four games since returning from the All-Star Break as they host the Washington Wizards tonight. Atlanta enters Tuesday's game having won three of its last four contests against Washington, including a 131-116 victory in their most recent meeting on 12/6.

Johnson's prior dominance vs Washington — 30-12-12 and recent run

In that 131-116 win on 12/6, Jalen Johnson tallied a 30-point, 12-rebound, 12-assist triple-double, while Onyeka Okongwu notched 21 points, nine rebounds (five offensive), six assists, two steals and three blocks. The coverage notes Johnson has posted three double-doubles and one triple-double in four of his last five games against the Wizards, averaging 21. 0 points, 12. 2 assists, 7. 4 assists, 1. 4 steals and 1. 4 blocks over that span.

Sunday’s win over Brooklyn and the late surge with Johnson contributing

The Hawks were coming off a 115-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, 2/22. In the final eight minutes of that game, Atlanta outscored Brooklyn 24-2 to take the victory. It marked the first time since at least 1997-98 (play-by-play era) the club has held their opponent to two-or-fewer points in the final eight minutes of regulation, and it was noted as the first team to do so in the NBA this season. In that late stretch, 2026 NBA All-Star Jalen Johnson tallied 12 points, five rebounds and two assists, while teammate Dyson Daniels recorded three steals in the final 5: 37 of regulation.