Johnson totaled 15 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 24 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason loss to Utah.
With several San Antonio regulars sidelined, Johnson made his first start of the preseason and used a strong effort at the charity stripe to reach the 15-point mark. The reigning Sixth Man of the Year averaged 13.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 23.3 minutes across 82 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign.