Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a five-year, $150 million extension to his rookie contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal came just before the deadline on Monday afternoon.
Johnson’s deal is fully guaranteed.
Johnson had a breakout campaign last season with the Hawks, who first selected him with the No. 20 overall pick out of Duke in 2021. He averaged 16 points and 8.7 rebounds, both of which were career highs in what was his first season as a player. a real starter. He also shot better than 51% from the field.
Johnson will be a key piece for the Hawks this season along with star Trae Young and big man Clint Capela. The Hawks went just 34-46 under first-year head coach Quin Snyder last season and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
Johnson was one of several 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) all agreed to new agreements
The Hawks will open their season on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets.
This post will be updated with more information soon.
