Mar. 07, 2024 18:13 PM EST

Hawks F Jalen Johnson Is Day-To-Day With Sprained Ankle, Won't Play Vs. Grizzlies

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) scores as Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) John Bazemore, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) scores as Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) as he goes to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson will miss Friday night's game at Memphis because of a sprained right ankle.

Johnson was injured in the third quarter of a victory over Cleveland on Wednesday. X-rays were negative, but he was listed as day to-day and did not travel with the team to face the Grizzlies.

Johnson is having a breakout campaign in his third NBA season, averaging 15.7 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.

Meanwhile, Atlanta center Onyeka Okongwu has transitioned out of a walking boot as he recovers from a sprained left big toe sprain and sesamoiditis. He will be re-evaluated in a week to 10 days, the team said.

Okongwu has already missed eight games.

Also, rookie guard Kobe Bufkin will be in a walking boot for the next 10 days because of sprained left big toe. The No. 15 pick in last year's draft has been used sparingly this season.

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