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Jalen Johnson’s Defensive Makeover | NBA News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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Summary
The Atlanta Hawks are turning their defense into a championship weapon, blending elite perimeter defenders like Dyson Daniels and Lu Dort with rim presence from Onyeka Okongwu. But the real game-changer? Jalen Johnson. Last year’s defensive liability is now positioned to thrive — freed from offensive pressure with McCollum at point guard and surrounded by lockdown wings. If Johnson commits to his defensive role, he could anchor one of the NBA’s most feared defensive units. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e81a4021721516ae