The Atlanta Hawks made an announcement regarding forward Jalen Johnson prior to their game against the Washington Wizards. Johnson, who wears No. 1 for Atlanta, was photographed bringing the ball up court during the first half of the Hawks' October 26, 2026 contest against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center in Houston.
The announcement came on November 4, 2026, as the Hawks prepared to face the Wizards. Specific details of the announcement were not disclosed in the initial report.
