Nets' Keon Johnson: Steps up with team-high 20 points
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Johnson ended Wednesday's 108-84 loss to Phoenix with a team-high 20 points (9-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 30 minutes.
With most of Brooklyn's starters in street clothes Wednesday, Johnson gave the injury-riddled team a lift with a team-high 20 points, albeit in a losing effort. The former first-rounder has seen an extended run with this rebuilding club lately, averaging 12.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 27.5 minutes over his last 11 games. Since his nightly usage mostly depends on who is healthy for the Nets, however, Johnson is likely to remain a hit-or-miss fantasy option going forward.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Returns to starting unit
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Johnson is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Knicks.
Johnson will replace Ziaire Williams (ankle) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Johnson is averaging 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 28.0 minutes across his last 10 starting appearances.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Headed to bench
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Johnson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Johnson will head back to his regular bench role for the first time since Dec. 1 due to the return of Cameron Johnson. Keon is averaging 5.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game when playing on the second unit.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Scores 20 points Tuesday
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Johnson posted 20 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 132-114 win over the Trail Blazers.
Johnson has reached the 20-point mark just three times all season, so the fact that he's done it twice over the Nets' last three outings is encouraging. The former Tennessee standout has been better than expected since moving to a starting role in December. He made his first start of the campaign Dec. 2 and hasn't looked back, averaging 11.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game as a starter (19 games).
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Leads team with 22 points
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Johnson chipped in 22 points (8-21 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Friday's 124-105 loss to the Nuggets.
The Nets were outplayed and overworked Friday evening, but Johnson did his best to keep the team above water. Numerous injuries have thrust Johnson into an expanded role, and Friday's result marked his second-highest scoring total of the season. The Tennessee product will continue to be a key part of the offense while the Nets limp through the schedule.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Productive in loss
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Johnson posted 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and four steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 113-99 loss to the Pacers.
With the Nets dealing with several injuries and unloading some veterans via trade recently, Johnson has become a popular pickup in fantasy basketball. Over his last eight appearances, he's been very productive with averages of 14.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 31.7 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Flirts with triple-double in loss
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Johnson scored 15 points (5-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), grabbed eight boards, dished eight assists and nabbed one steal in 36 minutes during the 123-94 loss to the 76ers on Saturday.
Johnson stuffed the stat sheet as a starter in Cam Thomas's (hamstring) absence. The fourth-year guard is averaging 10.4 points and 3.8 assists with the first unit this year, and with Thomas expected to miss multiple weeks, Johnson could be due for an increased role in the offense, especially if D'Angelo Russell (shin) also misses extended time.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Tallies 17 points Wednesday
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Johnson racked up 17 points (6-18 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 130-113 loss to Toronto.
Johnson scored double digits for the fifth straight game, continuing his recent bump in form. He has recorded at least one steal in all five games, logging at least 29 minutes in four. Although the return of Cam Thomas (injury management) will impact Johnson's opportunities, he should remain a key piece in the rotation given the Nets are simply trying to get a look at what their young core can deliver on a nightly basis.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Scores career-high 25 points
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Johnson recorded 25 points (10-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 96-87 loss to the Spurs.
Johnson notched a new career-high scoring mark and led Brooklyn in this tight loss to the Spurs. The former Tennessee standout has been starting in recent weeks due to the team's lack of depth in the backcourt caused by injuries to players such as Cam Thomas (hamstring) and Ziaire Williams (knee), and Johnson is making the most of the opportunity. He's scored in double digits in four of his last seven starts.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Records three steals
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Johnson finished with 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals in 28 minutes during Monday's 110-95 loss to the Heat.
Johnson recorded a season-high three steals, a number he's reached four times in his career. The Nets were shorthanded Monday due to Dorian Finney-Smith (calf) being out, but Monday's line is something to keep in mind with the Nets rumored to be sellers at the trade deadline. Johnson is certainly on the deep-league radar going forward.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Starting role yields little
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Johnson finished Saturday's 105-94 loss to the Jazz with eight points (3-14 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes.
With Cam Thomas (hamstring) and Ziaire Williams (knee) sidelined, Johnson continues to start for the Nets but has yet to fully take advantage of the situation. Having now started seven consecutive games, Johnson has scored double-digits only once, producing 43 total points in that time. Although there is a chance he continues to start, at least for the foreseeable future, Johnson is unlikely to be a leading producer, especially once the team is healthy.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Starting Monday vs. Bulls
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Johnson will enter the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bulls, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Johnson will receive his first start as a member of the Nets, with his last start coming in the 2021-22 campaign with Portland. Across his last five outings, the 22-year-old guard averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 24.0 minutes per contest while shooting 39.1 percent from the field.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Good to go Wednesday
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Johnson (ankle) will play in Wednesday's preseason contest against Philadelphia, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Johnson returns to action after missing Monday's preseason contest versus Washington due to a mild ankle sprain. Johnson will have extra opportunities for playing time due to Ben Simmons (rest) and Killian Hayes (hip) being inactive Wednesday.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Comes off bench for 14 points
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Johnson recorded 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 115-106 preseason loss to the Clippers.
Johnson appears destined for reserve work after his results in the G League and Summer League earned him a full-time spot. The 22-year-old guard would be in line for more minutes if Ben Simmons or Cam Thomas struggle out of the gate.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Inks multi-year deal with Brooklyn
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The Nets and Johnson agreed to terms on a multi-year contract Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Johnson spent the 2023-24 season on a two-way contract and appeared in just five games with the Nets. However, the 21-year-old was excellent in the G League, averaging 17.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 41 regular-season games while leading the Long Island Nets to the G League finals. The 22-year-old also showed well enough in Summer League to earn a multi-year deal with the rebuilding Nets.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Ready to contribute
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Johnson is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks, NBA freelance journalist Billy Reinhardt reports.
The Nets are resting Nic Claxton (ankle), Cameron Johnson (knee) and Spencer Dinwiddie (not injury related) on Wednesday, while Lonnie Walker (hamstring) and Ben Simmons (back) remain out, so Johnson, Armoni Brooks, Noah Clowney and Dariq Whitehead will all be available versus Milwaukee and could crack the rotation. Johnson has yet to appear in an NBA game this season.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Inks deal with Brooklyn
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The Nets signed Johnson to a two-way deal on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Johnson averaged 4.7 points, 1.5 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 10.4 minutes across 40 games in 2022-23 for the Trail Blazers. The No. 21 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft was traded to Phoenix this offseason and subsequently waived. With Brooklyn, Johnson is set to split time between the NBA and G League.
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Suns' Keon Johnson: Provides defensive impact
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Johnson recorded three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two assists, one rebound, one steal and one block in 15 minutes during Thursday's 123-100 preseason win over the Lakers.
Johnson saw an extended role during Thursday's preseason win despite coming off the bench. However, once the regular season rolls around, Johnson will likely see limited action in Phoenix's backcourt.
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Trail Blazers' Keon Johnson: Done for Summer League
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Johnson dislocated his right finger during Friday's Summer League game against Houston and will miss the rest of the tournament, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports.
Johnson said his finger bent all the way back and that he knew right away that he was done. It's a shame that Johnson won't be able to show what he can do in Vegas, as he has a lot of work to do if he wants to break into the rotation for the Blazers on Opening Night.
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Trail Blazers' Keon Johnson: Will not return Friday
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Johnson suffered a right finger injury during Friday's Summer League game against Houston and will not return.
This was an unfortunate injury for the third-year pro, as he suffered it after only a minute of play. His next chance to play will be July 9 against the Spurs.
