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NBA
Jalen Johnson
Jalen Johnson
Atlanta Hawks, Small Forward
Age: 24y-2m-22d (Dec 18, 2001)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Duke
Drafted: Round 1 (#20 overall), 2021
2025-26 Cap Hit
$30,000,000
2025-26 Cash
$30,000,000
Career Earnings
$42,991,579
2025-2029 Rookie Extension (CURRENT)
Jalen Johnson signed a 5 year, $150,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Hawks, including $150,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $30,000,000. In 2025-26, Johnson will earn a base salary of $30,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $30,000,000 and a dead cap value of $30,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $150,000,000
Average Salary:
$30,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$150,000,000
Total GTD:
$150,000,000
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2030 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
24 | $30,000,000 | 19.40% | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | 15.97% | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 |
| 2026-27 |
|
25 | $30,000,000 | 18.07% | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | 14.87% | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $60,000,000 |
| 2027-28 |
|
26 | $30,000,000 | 17.21% | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | 14.17% | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $90,000,000 |
| 2028-29 |
|
27 | $30,000,000 | 16.39% | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | 13.49% | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $120,000,000 |
| 2029-30 |
|
28 | $30,000,000 | 15.61% | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | 12.85% | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $150,000,000 |
| 2030-31 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
24 | $30,000,000 | - | - | $30,000,000 | 19.40% | $30,000,000 |
| 2026-27 |
|
25 | $30,000,000 | - | - | $30,000,000 | 18.07% | $30,000,000 |
| 2027-28 |
|
26 | $30,000,000 | - | - | $30,000,000 | 17.21% | $30,000,000 |
| 2028-29 |
|
27 | $30,000,000 | - | - | $30,000,000 | 16.39% | $30,000,000 |
| 2029-30 |
|
28 | $30,000,000 | - | - | $30,000,000 | 15.61% | $30,000,000 |
| 2030-31 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
24 | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $150,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 |
| 2026-27 |
|
25 | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $60,000,000 | $120,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 |
| 2027-28 |
|
26 | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $90,000,000 | $90,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 |
| 2028-29 |
|
27 | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $120,000,000 | $60,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 |
| 2029-30 |
|
28 | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $150,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 |
Source:
Spotrac
2021-2024 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $12,888,585
Average Salary:
$3,222,146
GTD at Sign:
$5,452,320
Total GTD:
$12,888,585
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$42,991,579
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$2,659,680 |
$2,659,680 |
|
| 2022 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$2,792,640 |
$5,452,320 |
|
| 2023 | 22 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$2,925,360 |
$8,377,680 |
|
| 2024 | 23 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
NBA Cup
|
$4,510,905 $102,994 |
$12,888,585 $12,991,579 |
|
| 2025 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$30,000,000 |
$42,991,579 |
|
| Total |
$42,991,579 |
$42,991,579 |
||||
| 2026 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$30,000,000 |
||
| 2027 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$30,000,000 |
||
| 2028 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$30,000,000 |
||
| 2029 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$30,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$162,991,579 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$42,991,579 | - | - | $42,991,579 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
20 |
$2,659,680
|
$2,659,680 |
$2,659,680 |
||
| 2022 |
|
21 |
$2,792,640
|
$2,792,640 |
$5,452,320 |
||
| 2023 |
|
22 |
$2,925,360
|
$2,925,360 |
$8,377,680 |
||
| 2024 |
|
23 |
$4,510,905 $102,994
|
$4,510,905 $102,994 |
$12,888,585 $12,991,579 |
||
| 2025 |
|
24 |
$30,000,000
|
$30,000,000 |
$42,991,579 |
||
| Total |
$42,991,579 |
$42,991,579 |
$42,991,579 |
||||
| 2026 |
|
25 |
$30,000,000
|
$30,000,000 |
|||
| 2027 |
|
26 |
$30,000,000
|
$30,000,000 |
|||
| 2028 |
|
27 |
$30,000,000
|
$30,000,000 |
|||
| 2029 |
|
28 |
$30,000,000
|
$30,000,000 |
|||
| Total |
$162,991,579 |
$162,991,579 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$42,991,579 | - | - | $42,991,579 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
ATL |
Feb 24, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026 | 2 | Hip |
| 2025-26 |
ATL |
Feb 09, 2026 - Feb 09, 2026 | 1 | Knee |
| 2025-26 |
ATL |
Jan 29, 2026 - Jan 29, 2026 | 1 | Calf |
| 2025-26 |
ATL |
Dec 29, 2025 - Dec 29, 2025 | 1 | Illness |
| 2025-26 |
ATL |
Dec 03, 2025 - Dec 03, 2025 | 1 | Calf |
| 2025-26 |
ATL |
Nov 08, 2025 - Nov 08, 2025 | 1 | Quad |
| 2025-26 |
ATL |
Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 | 1 | Illness |
| 2024-25 |
ATL |
Jan 25, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025 | 38 | Shoulder |
| 2024-25 |
ATL |
Jan 04, 2025 - Jan 15, 2025 | 6 | Shoulder |
| 2024-25 |
ATL |
Jan 01, 2025 - Jan 01, 2025 | 1 | Shoulder |
| 2024-25 |
ATL |
Dec 08, 2024 - Dec 08, 2024 | 1 | Shoulder |
| 2024-25 |
ATL |
Nov 18, 2024 - Nov 18, 2024 | 1 | Leg |
| 2023-24 |
ATL |
Apr 10, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 | 3 | Ankle |
| 2023-24 |
ATL |
Mar 21, 2024 - Mar 31, 2024 | 6 | Ankle |
| 2023-24 |
ATL |
Mar 08, 2024 - Mar 14, 2024 | 3 | Ankle |
| 2023-24 |
ATL |
Nov 26, 2023 - Dec 25, 2023 | 14 | Wrist |
| 2022-23 |
ATL |
Mar 17, 2023 - Mar 30, 2023 | 7 | Hamstring |
| 2022-23 |
ATL |
Nov 30, 2022 - Dec 01, 2022 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2021-22 |
ATL |
Mar 30, 2022 - Apr 04, 2022 | 3 | Concussion |
| 2021-22 |
ATL |
Jan 12, 2022 - Jan 17, 2022 | 3 | Ankle |
| 2021-22 |
ATL |
Dec 27, 2021 - Jan 04, 2022 | 4 | Health Protocols |
-
Jan 29, 2025
Will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 with Atlanta (ATL) due to season-ending shoulder injury
-
Oct 21, 2024
Signed a 5 year $150 million Rookie Scale contract extension with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Oct 22, 2023
Atlanta (ATL) exercised $4.51 million option for 2024-25
-
Oct 11, 2022
Atlanta (ATL) exercised $2.93 million option for 2023-24
-
Aug 04, 2021
Signed a 4 year $12.89 million rookie scale contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jul 29, 2021
Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 1 (#20 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 07, 2026 |
|
for technical foul during PHI-ATL game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 |
|
for technical foul during ATL-PHI game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 11, 2026 |
|
for technical foul during ATL-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 25, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during ATL-WAS game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 14, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during ATL-MIL game | $2,000 | |
| Oct 30, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during ATL-WAS game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 07, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during ATL-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 07, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during MIL-ATL game | $2,000 | |
| Fines: 8 | $16,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ATL | 57 | 57 | 35.2 | 22.9 | 10.5 | 7.9 | 1.3 | 0.5 | .494 | .344 | .784 |
| 2024 | ATL | 36 | 36 | 35.7 | 18.9 | 10.0 | 5.0 | 1.6 | 1.0 | .500 | .312 | .746 |
| 2023 | ATL | 56 | 52 | 33.7 | 16.0 | 8.7 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | .511 | .355 | .728 |
| 2022 | ATL | 70 | 6 | 14.9 | 5.6 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | .491 | .288 | .628 |
| 2021 | ATL | 22 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | .537 | .231 | .714 |
