It’s the final weekend before the NBA regular season begins, which means you’re coming here for your fantasy basketball drafts.
Should you draft Jalen Johnson this season? Here’s the latest outlook, projections, and rankings for the Atlanta Hawks Power Forward.
Should You Draft Jalen Johnson in Fantasy Basketball?
Jalen Johnson heads into 2025 with massive upside after a breakout third season that showcased his versatility and all-around game. Before tearing his left labrum, the 23-year-old averaged 19.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and at least one steal, block, and three-pointer per night.
Atlanta’s offseason moves should further bolster Johnson’s production. The Hawks added Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kennard, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker while shedding Clint Capela, Caris LeVert, and Georges Niang, surrounding Johnson and Trae Young with more shooting and spacing.
Johnson’s assist opportunities may rise, and his ability to rebound, defend, and stretch the floor makes him one of the most versatile forwards in the league.
The primary concern remains durability. Johnson has never played more than 56 games in a season and has totaled only 92 appearances over the past two years, plus his injury history dates back to Duke. But if he stays on the floor, his combination of multi-category production and elite efficiency could turn him into one of the biggest steals this year.
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What Are Johnson’s Fantasy Basketball Projections This Season?
Based on our proprietary metrics here at PFSN, we project Johnson to score 2,386.0 fantasy points this season, with him averaging 17.3 points per game.
This includes 6.9 field goals per game, 1.3 three-pointers per game, 2.4 free throws per game, 8.8 rebounds per game, 3.6 assists per game, 1.3 steals per game, and 0.8 blocks per game.
Where Does Jalen Johnson Rank in the Upcoming Fantasy Basketball Season?
Johnson is ranked 66th overall and 13th at his position. The five players ranked ahead of him overall include LaMelo Ball, Jordan Poole, Ja Morant, Kevin Porter Jr., and Kawhi Leonard.
The five players ranked behind him overall include Dyson Daniels, CJ McCollum, Myles Turner, Shaedon Sharpe, and Cam Thomas.
The five players ranked ahead of him at his position include Evan Mobley, Zion Williamson, Kevin Durant, Alexandre Sarr, and Cooper Flagg.
The five players ranked behind him at his position include Aaron Gordon, Keegan Murray, Draymond Green, Kyle Kuzma, and Santi Aldama.
