Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Cold shooting night in narrow loss
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Johnson closed with five points (2-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and one block across 22 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 loss to the Nuggets.
While Victor Wembanyama (ankle) was a late scratch for this contest, his expected return for Saturday's game against Charlotte will move the Spurs back to their standard frontcourt rotation. Johnson has been the definition of inconsistent lately. While he exploded for 20 points against Houston on March 8, he has failed to reach double digits in three of his last five outings. During that span, he is averaging 10.2 points and 4.8 rebounds while shooting just 40.4 percent from the floor. As he continues to provide a scoring punch exclusively off the bench, his fantasy floor remains low due to these inconsistencies.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Upgraded to available
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Johnson (shoulder) is available for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Johnson was late addition to the injury report with a left shoulder sprain, but he's good to go Thursday. Over his last 10 outings, Johnson has averaged 12.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 21.6 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Questionable for Thursday
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Johnson has a left shoulder sprain and is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Johnson was a very late addition to the injury report for the second half of this back-to-back set. It's also possible the Spurs are eyeing a maintenance day for the veteran. If Johnson can't go, the Spurs may lean more on Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Season-low two points
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Johnson notched two points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and three assists across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 110-107 win over the Raptors.
Johnson was limited to just 14 minutes, at one point having to leave the game due to a shoulder injury. After a productive start to the season, Johnson has seen his numbers fall in recent times, averaging just 12.0 points and 4.4 rebounds in 12 appearances over the past month. During that span, he has barely been a top 250 player in standard leagues.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Checks back in
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Johnson (shoulder) has returned to Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Johnson was previously tabbed questionable to return because of a left shoulder injury. The 26-year-old forward will play through the injury the rest of the way, which could mean less playing time for Carter Bryant and Harrison Barnes.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Posts 18 points in victory
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Johnson accumulated 18 points (6-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and one rebound across 21 minutes during Saturday's 139-122 win over the Kings.
Johnson made a swift impact with only 21 minutes of court time. The veteran proved to be a more dependable wing presence over Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie, who both posted regressive stat lines in the lopsided victory. Saturday's win represented a nice bounce back for Johnson, who scored only six points during the team's 121-94 win over Phoenix on Thursday night.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Provides 17 points from bench
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Johnson recorded 17 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt), seven rebounds and five assists over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 111-99 victory over the Rockets.
Johnson's performance was aided by a slow start from Julian Champagnie (eye), who exited the game in the fourth quarter and did not return. Johnson stole minutes from Champagnie well before the injury, and he continues to hold an enhanced role while Devin Vassell gets back up to speed following a lengthy injury absence.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Drops 21 off bench Thursday
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Johnson logged 21 points (9-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, five assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 126-109 victory over the Jazz.
It's the third time in the last nine games that Johnson has scored at least 20 points. The 26-year-old forward has been a key part of the Spurs' second unit this season, and over that nine-game stretch, he's averaging 14.6 points, 4.4 boards, 1.4 threes, 1.3 assists and 0.9 steals in 26.2 minutes while shooting 53.2 percent from the floor.
Johnson chipped in 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two steals in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 111-106 loss to Houston.
Johnson scored in double figures for just the second time in the past five games, turning in a solid yet passive performance. With Victor Wembanyama now nearing full health, Johnson has been unable to maintain his momentum from earlier in the season. In eight appearances over the past two weeks, he has averaged 13.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.5 three-pointers in 25.8 minutes per game, leaving him outside the top 120 in nine-category formats.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Muted effort Monday
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Johnson finished Monday's 123-110 victory over the Jazz with two points (1-4 FG), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 24 minutes.
Despite the quiet performance, Johnson should continue seeing stable minutes while Devin Vassell (adductor) is out of action. Johnson has averaged 13.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.9 steals in 25.7 minutes per contest in 10 games this month, shooting 44.7 percent from beyond the arc.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Double-double off bench in win
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Johnson recorded 18 points (6-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 100-95 victory over Boston.
The double-double was his fourth of the season. Johnson has seen a larger role in the rotation while Devin Vassell (thigh) has been on the shelf, and in six games since Vassell was injured, Johnson is averaging 16.3 points, 7.2 boards, 1.5 threes and 1.0 steals in 27.5 minutes a contest while shooting 51.5 percent from the floor.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Erupts for 27 points in win
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Johnson amassed 27 points (11-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and six rebounds in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 107-91 win over the Lakers.
This was Johnson's fifth game of the campaign with at least 20 points. He took advantage of some extra touches with Devin Vassell (thigh) still on the shelf, but the competition for shots in San Antonio remains very high with so much offensive firepower on the roster. Over his last eight games, Johnson has produced averages of 15.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 24.5 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Flirts with double-double
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Johnson notched 19 points (5-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-9 FT), eight rebounds and two steals across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 134-132 victory over the Knicks.
Johnson fell two rebounds short of a double-double, turning in an improved performance all around. Perhaps the most encouraging thing was the fact that he played 31 minutes, the most he has played since Nov 20. With Victor Wembanyama suffering an apparent knee injury and Devin Vassell (thigh) out for a few games, there is a chance Johnson could have some short-term appeal, even in standard formats.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Huge double-double in loss
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Johnson generated 27 points (10-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist across 25 minutes of Saturday's 127-114 loss to Utah.
Johnson set a season high in points and tied his season high in three-pointers made. Saturday's contest marked his third double-double of the campaign. The 26-year-old forward has been stellar off the bench this season, averaging 13.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 23.1 minutes per game on 58/42/73 shooting splits.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Just misses double-double
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Johnson ended Sunday's 124-113 victory over the Wizards with 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and nine rebounds in 24 minutes.
Johnson narrowly missed what would've been his third double-double of the season, providing a nice lift off the bench. The swingman is still trending in the wrong direction overall from a fantasy standpoint, with Johnson averaging 11.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 19.0 minutes per contest over his last six games.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Non-factor again Tuesday
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Johnson recorded three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and four rebounds in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 124-113 loss to New York.
Johnson scored just three points for a second straight game, a worrying sign for anyone still hanging onto him in standard leagues. With Victor Wembanyama continuing to work his way back from a calf injury, the path to minutes for Johnson is far from clear. Given his overall limitations, managers are well within their rights to go hunting for a replacement.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Tallies season-low three points
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Johnson finished with three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal over 14 minutes during Saturday's 111-109 win over the Thunder.
Johnson had his worst game of the season, scoring single digits for just the fifth time. Despite coming off the bench, Johnson has been able to flirt with standard league value, averaging 12.7 points and 6.5 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game across 25 contests. However, with Victor Wembanyama returning from a calf injury, Johnson's role is likely to be more sporadic, much like it was Saturday.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Scores 12 off bench in win
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Johnson notched 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 17 minutes during Monday's 135-132 win over the Pelicans.
Johnson has been one of San Antonio's best players off the bench, averaging 13.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.1 blocks and 2.6 threes across 24.0 minutes this season. While it is unlikely he will ever crack the starting lineup, Johnson has shown the ability to produce in a large role off the bench.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Big night off bench Sunday
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Johnson amassed 22 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals over 26 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 125-112 loss to the Timberwolves.
The 26-year-old forward topped 20 points for the second time this season, with both those performances coming in the six games since Stephon Castle (hip) joined Victor Wembanyama (calf) on the sidelines. Over that stretch, Johnson is averaging 17.3 points, 7.7 boards, 2.0 assists, 1.7 threes and 1.0 steals in 26.3 minutes from the second unit while shooting a blistering 61.3 percent from the floor and 43.5 percent (10-for-23) from long distance.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Logs double-double from bench
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Johnson posted 11 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 115-102 win over the Trail Blazers.
Injuries to Victor Wembanyama (calf) and Stephon Castle (hip) have impacted the depth chart in multiple ways, and the pecking order of the best fantasy options is still a bit unclear beyond De'Aaron Fox. Johnson hasn't started a game yet this season, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the Spurs tinker a bit with the first-unit order if Johnson continues to perform aptly.
