Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Solid contributions in return
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Johnson (calf) totaled 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and two steals across 29 minutes in Thursday's 133-126 overtime win over the Hawks.
Johnson had missed the Spurs' last two games with a left calf strain, but he wasn't operating on any sort of playing time restriction Thursday. He led the San Antonio bench in minutes and delivered an unusually well-rounded line, as he had been averaging 1.6 assists and 0.8 steals per contest heading into the day. Johnson could end up sticking in a 25-to-30-minute role now that he's healthy again, but it'll likely take an injury to one of San Antonio's starters for him to see enough usage to re-emerge as a must-roster player in 12-team points or category leagues.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Cleared for Thursday
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Johnson (calf) will play Thursday against the Hawks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Johnson was listed as probable on the Spurs' injury report leading up to Thursday's matchup, and he's since been cleared to suit up. He was averaging 15.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in his last five games before going down with the calf injury.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Probable for Thursday
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Johnson (calf) is probable to play Thursday against the Hawks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Johnson appears set to make a return after missing the past two games for the Spurs. He's had a tough regular season so far, hitting 44.8 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from beyond the arc with averages of 12.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 steals.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Out vs. Minnesota
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Johnson (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Johnson will miss a second straight game due to a left calf injury, and it's uncertain when he'll be able to return. His absence should open the door for players such as Charles Bassey and Malaki Branham to see more minutes off the bench. Johnson's next chance to play will come against the Hawks on Thursday.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Won't go Friday
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Johnson (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Johnson departed Sunday's game early after suffering a left calf injury, and it'll hold him out of Friday's action. Zach Collins (back) and Stephon Castle (shoulder) have also been downgraded to out, opening up opportunities for Malaki Branham, Harrison Barnes and Charles Bassey in the frontcourt.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Leaves early with calf injury
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Johnson will not return to Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to a left calf injury, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. He'll finish the game with eight points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, two rebounds and one steal across 11 minutes.
Johnson sustained the calf injury during the second quarter of Sunday's contest, and he'll have to wait until at least Friday's game against Portland to make his potential return. With the forward sidelined for the rest of Sunday's contest, the Spurs could lean more heavily on Stephon Castle and Julian Champagnie on the wing.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Sent to locker room
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Johnson went to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to an undisclosed injury, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Johnson was spotted walking back to the locker room during the second quarter, though the nature of the injury is unclear. He'll be considered questionable to return until further notice.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Team-high 28 points off bench
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Johnson accumulated 28 points (11-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 139-124 loss to the Bulls.
Johnson's 28 points Thursday was a season-high mark and the third time he's reached the 20-point threshold. He has scored in double digits in six of his last seven outings, and over that span, he has averaged 14.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 25.6 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Available vs. Lakers
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Johnson (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Johnson was initially listed as probable for the second leg of this back-to-back set, and in the end, the veteran forward will be available. He notched 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and five rebounds in 19 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Jazz.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Probable for Wednesday
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Johnson (hamstring) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers,Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
Johnson returned from a one-game absence Tuesday against the Jazz, finishing with 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and five rebounds in 19 minutes. Due to his limited workload, the Spurs likely feel confident enough to throw him out there again for the second leg of this back-to-back set.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Scores 10 in return
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Johnson provided 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and five rebounds in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 128-115 win over the Jazz.
Johnson returned from a one-game absence and played limited minutes as a precaution. The Spurs play the second leg of a back-to-back set Wednesday against the Lakers, so it's possible the team dialed the forward back to keep him somewhat fresh for that contest.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Will play Tuesday
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Johnson (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
Johnson was held out of Saturday's win over the Warriors due to hamstring tightness, though he is good to go for Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup. In his last five outings, the 25-year-old has averaged 12.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 25.6 minutes per game off the bench.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Likely to play Tuesday
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Johnson (hamstring) is probable to play against the Jazz on Tuesday, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Johnson was sidelined for Saturday's contest against the Warriors due to right hamstring tightness, but it appears as though he will be available to play Tuesday. Johnson is averaging 12.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 26.8 minutes per game this season.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Ruled out Saturday
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Johnson (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Johnson was listed as questionable prior to this game due to right hamstring tightness, and it seems the Spurs are being cautious with the 25-year-old forward. The injury is not expected to keep him out long-term, though. Johnson's next chance to play will come against the Jazz on Tuesday.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Iffy against Golden State
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Johnson is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Warriors due to right hamstring tightness, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Johnson appears to have tweaked his hamstring against Utah and is now in danger of missing his first contest of the season. If Johnson is unable to suit up against Golden State, Harrison Barnes, Julian Champagnie and Sandro Mamukelashvili are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Fuels rally in victory
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Johnson chipped in 22 points (7-15 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 110-104 victory over Oklahoma City.
Johnson was involved in two key plays that began a monstrous 25-3 run in the first half. He jammed a momentum-building dunk and followed up immediately with a key three-pointer to give San Antonio the lead. Johnson continues to be a solid sixth man for the Spurs, and although the first unit eludes him, he's still averaging around 25 minutes per game. If Victor Wembanyama (knee) and Devin Vassell (knee) remain sidelined, Johnson should continue seeing elevated usage.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Posts double-double in win
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Johnson closed with 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and three assists over 31 minutes during Thursday's 118-105 win over the Trail Blazers.
Johnson set his season high in rebounds while posting his second-highest mark in points on the year. The 25-year-old remains in a reserve role, though his recent production and the injury of Jeremy Sochan (thumb) bodes well for Johnson's playing time moving forward. In his last five regular-season outings, Johnson has averaged 15.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.8 steals across 27.0 minutes per game while shooting 51.9 percent from the field.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Logs 13 points in reserve role
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Johnson provided 13 points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 106-88 win over Utah.
Johnson appears set to play a sixth-man role for the Spurs this season, although he could see some spot starts, depending on the matchup. The Kentucky product experienced a huge dip in production during his fifth season with the Spurs, starting only 27 of 69 games after being a consistent first-unit player for most of his career. He'll still garner enough minutes to be viable in fantasy formats, but it's best to keep expectations in check.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Struggles off bench
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Johnson ended with seven points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 25 minutes during Thursday's 120-109 loss to the Mavericks.
Johnson moved to a primary bench role last season, starting in just 27 of his 63 appearances. With the addition of Harrison Barnes in the offseason, it appears that Johnson will receive an even more decreased role this year. Johnson's main fantasy value moving forward will likely be as a scoring punch off San Antonio's bench.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Not on injury report
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Johnson (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's regular-season opener against the Mavericks.
Johnson is cleared to suit up for the regular-season opener after resting during the Spurs' preseason finale. The sixth-year wing is expected to operate off the bench again this season, but he was productive in that role last year, averaging 15.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 29.5 minutes per game.
