Johnson joined the club on a non-guaranteed pact in August, though he is now expected to play for the Greensboro Swarm of the G League. The 24-year-old was signed to a two-way contract with the Thunder last season, and he appeared in nine regular-season outings while averaging only 7.3 minutes per game.
Johnson signed a contract with the Hornets on Tuesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
A 2023 second-round pick by the Thunder, Johnson made only nine NBA appearances as a rookie. He starred for Oklahoma City during Summer League, dropping 20 points (8-16 FG), nine rebounds and six assists in the finale, and will look to earn a role in Charlotte during training camp.
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Thunder's Keyontae Johnson: Dazzles in SL finale
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Johnson generated 20 points (8-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-7 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and a block across 30 minutes of Saturday's 88-79 win over Dallas in Summer League.
Johnson tied for the team lead in points and assists en route to OKC's first victory in Las Vegas. Johnson spent the 2023-24 campaign on a two-way contract and appeared in nine regular-season NBA games. However, with Ajay Mitchell, Alex Ducas (hip) and Adam Flagler occupying the Thunder's three two-way contracts, Johnson will likely spend the upcoming season with the Oklahoma City Blue unless another suitor swoops in.
Johnson logged 24 points (8-15 FG, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block in 35 minutes during Oklahoma City's 129-120 win over Sioux Falls on Tuesday.
Johnson had a productive scoring performance against Sioux Falls, leading the team with 24 points. Aside from his scoring, he was second on the team with seven rebounds.
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Thunder's Keyontae Johnson: Leads team in points
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Johnson logged 31 points (11-17 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 31 minutes during Oklahoma City's 120-101 win over Austin on Friday.
Johnson led the Blue with 31 points on efficient shooting, connecting on 11 of 17 field-goal attempts. The small forward is currently averaging 21.6 points per game this season.
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Thunder's Keyontae Johnson: Leads team in points
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Johnson logged 27 points (8-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, four steals and a block in 38 minutes during Oklahoma City's 111-101 win over Rio Grande on Wednesday, Jan. 10.
Johnson led the Blue offensively in both points and field-goal attempts. He was also active defensively, leading the team with four steals.
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Thunder's Keyontae Johnson: Available Thursday
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Johnson (illness) is available to face the Jazz on Thursday.
Johnson will be available to face the Jazz on Thursday after being included in the injury report earlier in the day due to a non-COVID illness. Even if he's available off the bench, Johnson's fantasy upside won't be high, as he's made just two appearances this season -- both off the bench during blowout contests.
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Thunder's Keyontae Johnson: Iffy against Utah
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Johnson is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Jazz due to a non-COVID illness.
Johnson has only made two appearances for the Thunder this season. If the rookie forward is ruled out, his absence shouldn't impact the team's rotation.
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Thunder's Keyontae Johnson: Returns to G League
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The Thunder assigned Johnson to the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League on Wednesday.
Johnson has made just one NBA appearance this season, so his absence won't affect the Thunder's rotation. However, the rookie guard is averaging 19.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 13 G League appearances in 2023-24.
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Thunder's Keyontae Johnson: Joining Thunder
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Johnson will be available for the Thunder's game against the Lakers on Saturday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Johnson has spent most of the season with the G League's Oklahoma City Blue but will suit up for the NBA team Saturday. With the Thunder down only Josh Giddey (ankle) due to injury, Johnson is unlikely to be included in the rotation.
Johnson (hamstring) is available for Saturday's Summer League game against the Mavericks, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Johnson will make his Summer League debut Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury. The rookie guard is expected to split time between the NBA and G League this season.
Johnson (hamstring) signed a two-way contract with the Thunder on Friday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Johnson is currently sidelined to start Summer League due to a hamstring injury, and it appears the 50th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft will likely spend the majority of his rookie campaign in the G League. In his final collegiate campaign, the 23-year-old averaged 17.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 34.1 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Keyontae Johnson: Out next three games
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Johnson (hamstring) will miss all three games for the Thunder in the Salt Lake City Summer League, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Thunder fans eager to see the 50th overall pick in the 2023 Draft will have to wait a bit longer. Oklahoma City will be in Las Vegas later this week, so Johnson's next chance to play will come July 8 against Dallas.
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Thunder's Keyontae Johnson: Heading to Oklahoma City
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Johnson was selected by the Thunder with the 50th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Johnson had a tumultuous collegiate career, as he collapsed on the court in December of 2020 while playing for Florida and was later diagnosed with an increase in cardiac mass. He transferred to Kansas State in August of 2022 and was cleared to play during the 2022-23 season. The 23-year-old averaged 17.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 34.1 minutes per game with the Wildcats and was medically cleared for the NBA Draft in May. He has a solid catch-and-shoot game and will attempt to carve out a role in Oklahoma City.
