Jalen Johnson nominated for East Player of the Week; Tyrese Maxey takes honor

Johnson averages a 21.7-point triple-double this season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 3h1 min read

Jalen was a nominee a for East Player of the Week, which was won by Tyrese Maxey. Via @KLChouinard on X

What happened: Jalen Johnson earned an Eastern Conference Player of the Week nomination for the opening week of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, with Tyrese Maxey claiming the Week 1 award. Johnson posted averages of 21.7 points, 10.0 rebounds, 10.0 assists, and 1.7 steals per game across the opening week.

Why it matters: Johnson's early all-around production places him second in the NBA in assists and seventh in rebounds to begin the campaign. Securing a conference nomination alongside Maxey highlights his two-way impact across scoring, playmaking, and rebounding.

By the numbers: Jalen Johnson season averages: 21.7 PPG, 10.0 RPG (7th in NBA), 10.0 APG (2nd in NBA), 1.7 SPG.

What to watch: Johnson and Maxey continue Week 2 regular-season action following the league's opening weekly awards.

Sources

@KLChouinard 2026-10-26T19:58:52.828774+00:00

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