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The NBA is approaching its 15-man roster deadline for the 2024-2025 season on Monday, and several other groups have some huge selections to make and cash to spend.
Atlanta Hawks small ahead Jalen Johnson is approaching the deadline of his rookie contract extension and in accordance with NBA insider Jake Fischer, there’s “optimism across the NBA” that the Hawks and Johnson will discover an settlement of no less than a $30 million common annual wage previous to the deadline.
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Jalen Johnson was a PROBLEM within the 1st half 😳
21 Factors
5 Rebounds
4 Assists pic.twitter.com/5hyFkgxRcR
Johnson is going through the identical deadline as different NBA rising stars such because the Golden State Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, in addition to the Chicago Bulls’ Josh Giddey.
“It is going to be an fascinating weekend,” one NBA Agent informed Fischer on Friday evening.
Johnson was chosen by the Hawks within the 2021 NBA Draft with the No. 20 total decide. He has averaged 9.1 factors, 5.4 rebounds and a pair of.0 assists per sport with Atlanta whereas taking pictures 51 p.c from the sector.
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Jalen Johnson this preseason:
16.7 PPG
7.3 RPG
2.0 SPG
2.3 3PMon 69/88/100% taking pictures. pic.twitter.com/n8iGsCX36T
The Hawks and Johnson will open their season on Wednesday in opposition to the Brooklyn Nets at house.
