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9 days ago
While his fantasy value has remained relatively low, Johnson’s status as a starter gives him some appeal during the “silly season.” The rookie guard shot 3-of-6 from three and did not commit a turnover in Monday’s defeat. Johnson isn’t a must-add right now, but it won’t be long until targeting him will be a worthwhile endeavor for fantasy managers.
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17 days ago
With the Wizards trading CJ McCollum, Johnson will have every opportunity to show what he can do the rest of the way. He was efficient in Phoenix, sharing the team lead in points with Alex Sarr. Along with Sarr and Kyshawn George, Johnson may offer the highest rest-of-season ceiling of any player on the Wizards’ roster. Washington plays three games in Week 13, starting with the Clippers on Wednesday.
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
21 days ago
After having his lowest-scoring game as a starter on Tuesday, Johnson responded with a strong outing on the second night of the back-to-back. This was the second 20-point game of his rookie season, with the other also coming during the seven games since he moved back into the starting lineup. Johnson has flashed plenty of upside as a rookie, mostly as a scorer and shooter, though his production in standard fantasy leagues has been limited this season.
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
30 days ago
A double-digit scorer in six straight and seven of his last eight games, Johnson had the best night of his rookie season on Monday. The lottery pick out of Texas shot 5-of-5 from beyond the arc, finishing with his first 20-point game. He should remain in the starting lineup as long as the Wizards are without Kyshawn George, who has missed the last two games with a hip injury. The “silly season” isn’t here yet, but Johnson is worth a look in deep leagues.
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about 1 month ago
With Kyshawn George unavailable, Johnson made his first NBA start on Sunday. While the final stat line isn’t going to set the fantasy basketball world ablaze, this was a solid performance for the sixth overall pick in last June’s draft. Johnson’s fantasy value remains low, but his name is one to keep in mind ahead of the “silly season,” especially if the Wizards move CJ McCollum (16/4/5 with one three-pointer) or Khris Middleton ahead of the February trade deadline.
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about 1 month ago
The Wizards don’t have Kyshawn George for Sunday’s game, as he is out due to a sore left hip flexor. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Johnson, who is making his first start since November 12 and the fifth of his rookie season. In his prior four starts, Johnson averaged 12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 2.3 three-pointers. Due to the opportunity, Johnson is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Johnson has missed Washington’s last seven games with a hip injury, most recently playing on November 21. While the rookie’s minutes are likely to be limited, his return will affect fellow rookies Will Riley and Jamir Watkins. Of the two, Watkins is more likely to fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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2 months ago
Johnson missed Saturday’s game with a sore left hip flexor. While the Wizards aren’t putting a timetable on his recovery, 2-4 weeks is the usual timeline for this injury. Johnson’s injury is one he had in college and re-aggravated, which is why the Wizards were so cautious with his minutes up to this point. Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert are in line for additional minutes with Johnson out, though neither are worth streaming.
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2 months ago
Due to a sore left hip flexor, Johnson will miss a game for the first time in his young NBA career. While the rookie’s absence does not affect fantasy basketball, it leaves the Wizards short of a bench option. Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert are the reserves most likely to absorb the minutes that would have gone to Johnson.
Source: Washington Wizards
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2 months ago
Johnson is dealing with left hip flexor soreness. The 19-year-old guard left Friday night’s game against the Raptors with the injury. Johnson doesn’t have much fantasy value while only playing around 20 minutes off the bench for the Wizards, but his minutes could increase in the second half of the season.
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2 months ago
On a night when Keyonte George (5/3/4/0/2 with one three-pointer) struggled, shooting 2-of-7 from the field, Johnson had a solid outing off the bench. The rookie guard hit double figures for the fourth time in his last five games, with the 14 being the most he’s scored since November 7 (season-high 19 vs. Cleveland). Johnson isn’t at the point where he can be of much value to fantasy managers currently. Still, rookies on rebuilding teams tend to be useful during the “silly season.”
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2 months ago
Coulibaly is available after missing four games with a calf injury, which means Johnson will come off the bench. While the rookie will remain in the rotation, his fantasy ceiling takes a significant hit in the short term. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Washington Wizards
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3 months ago
With Bilal Coulibaly unavailable due to injury, Johnson made his first career start on Friday. While he certainly would have preferred to do so in a win, the rookie guard had a good night on the offensive end of the floor. Johnson provided solid value in points, three-pointers and field-goal percentage, although he was just 1-of-3 from the foul line. Johnson’s value at this point in the season hinges on the availability of players like Coulibaly, but the rookie certainly has the potential to be a “silly season” standout.
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3 months ago
The Wizards welcome Middleton back after he missed the previous two games due to injury, but Bilal Coulibaly and Kyshawn George are out. They’ve been replaced in the lineup by Carrington and Johnson, with the latter making his first career start. As for Middleton, his return means Justin Champagnie will head back to the bench.
Source: Washington Wizards
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3 months ago
Thus far, Johnson has provided decent offensive value off the bench for the Wizards. He’s likely to be most valuable after the trade deadline, especially if the rebuilding Wizards move any of their perimeter veterans. Johnson is worth rostering in deep redraft leagues, and he’s a must-roster player in dynasty leagues.
Source: Washington Wizards
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3 months ago
Johnson has been a reliable source of offense off the bench through the first three games of his career. If he isn’t available to suit up against Philadelphia, Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert will likely take on larger roles off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report