De'Andre Hunter on Jalen Johnson: JJ has grown into being a star himself

How has the team’s dynamic changed after trading Dejounte Murray for Dyson Daniels in addition to the young core pieces already here? De'Andre Hunter: I think you see a lot of growth, especially with guys like Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels, who came from New Orleans, where he didn’t play too much. You can see what kind of defensive player he is. JJ (Johnson) has grown into being a star himself. If we continue to progress and get better, the sky will be the limit for us. I think we can compete with anyone right now this year. Hopefully, we can keep the guys together and continue to get better.

Source: HoopsHype

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B2b blocks from Isaiah Stewart on a Jalen Johnson dunk down the lane, which leads to a transition 3 for the Pistons, and then again on a Bogdan Bogdanovic floater...

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Lauren L. Williams: Hawks injury report for tomorrow vs. Detroit Young (right Achilles tendinitis) is probable. Johnson (right shoulder inflammation) is questionable. OUT Bufkin (right shoulder surgery) Nance Jr. (right hand surgery) Risacher (left adductor strain) Zeller (not with team) -via Twitter @WilliamsLaurenL / January 21, 2025

Brad Rowland: Jalen Johnson is AVAILABLE to play tonight for the Hawks in Boston after missing the last five games with a shoulder injury. Trae Young and De’Andre Hunter are also available after missing Wednesday’s game. -via Bluesky / January 18, 2025

Lauren L. Williams: Hawks injury report for Saturday @ Celtics: Probable Hunter (left foot soreness) Young (right rib contusion) Questionable Johnson (right shoulder inflammation) Out Bufkin (right shoulder surgery) Nance (right hand surgery) Risacher (left adductor irritation) Zeller (nwt) -via Twitter @WilliamsLaurenL / January 17, 2025

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