What happened: Jalen Johnson surfaced again Thursday as offseason attention around him continued.

Why it matters: Johnson has remained part of the late-summer NBA conversation, including a Wire Report item published Sept. 16 and another in July around Summer League. Even a light offseason mention can keep focus on his path into the 2026-27 campaign.

What to watch: Watch for a concrete training-camp or roster update as the offseason calendar moves closer to opening night.