Johnson was unable to secure a regular-season roster spot despite signing a contract with the Grizzlies earlier this week. He will now likely spend the 2024-25 campaign with the Memphis Hustle of the G League.
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Grizzlies' David Johnson: Joins Memphis
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Johnson agreed to a contract with the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but this is likely an Exhibit 10 contract to secure Johnson's G League rights. Johnson played for the Hustle in 2023-24, averaging 17.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
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David Johnson: Cut by Memphis
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Johnson was waived by the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Johnson joined Memphis on Wednesday, but this deal was likely in an effort to obtain his G League rights. He should report to the Memphis Hustle for the 2023-24 season.
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Grizzlies' David Johnson: Signs with Memphis
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The Grizzlies have announced the signing of Johnson on Wednesday.
Johnson will add depth for the Grizzlies, but he's not likely to make the Opening Night roster. It's worth noting he hasn't played an NBA game since Dec. 2021.
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David Johnson: Plays 15 minutes
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Johnson (illness) logged nine points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and four rebounds across 15 minutes during the 905's 121-119 win over Grand Rapids on Sunday.
Fortunately for Johnson, he did not have to sit out multiple times because of his recent illness. But like they were against Grand Rapids, Jeff Dowtin and Ron Harper are expected to remain the 905's starting backcourt, leaving Johnson to create value for himself as a substitute.
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David Johnson: DNP with illness
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Johnson did not play during Thursday's 905's 127-112 loss to Delaware because of an illness.
A non-COVID illness prevented Johnson from participating in the 905's fourth game and first loss of March. Given the nature of his absence, it could be a relatively short stay on the sidelines.
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David Johnson: Scores 24 points
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Johnson logged 24 points (9-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 34 minutes during the 905's 104-87 win Saturday at Motor City.
Johnson was the 905's best scorer as they evened their 2023 record back to .500. Since the 2023 All-Star break's conclusion, he has averaged 15.6 points across his three G League games.
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David Johnson: Scores 14 points
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Johnson (groin) logged 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks across 30 minutes during the 905's 114-110 loss to Windy City on Wednesday.
Fortunately for Johnson, the All-Star break helped prevent him from logging multiple absences because of his previous groin injury. Dalano Banton was assigned to the 905 before Wednesday, but Johnson is expected to continue being part of their starting lineup, at least until Jeff Dowtin is ready to play again after sitting out against Windy City.
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David Johnson: DNP with groin injury
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Johnson did not play during Monday's 113-104 loss to Westchester because of a groin injury.
A groin strain prevented Johnson from participating in the 905's latest game. Jeff Dowtin and a returning Sterling Brown are expected to continue starting in the backcourt if Johnson is unavailable after the All-Star break.
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David Johnson: Serviceable in start
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Johnson logged 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four assists, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes during the 905's 126-117 loss to Maine on Wednesday.
Sterling Brown did not play because of a personal issue, so Johnson joined the 905's starting lineup Wednesday. He could hang onto an increased role if Brown misses any additional time.
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David Johnson: Excellent in start
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Johnson logged 22 points (8-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes during the 905's 135-126 win Saturday at Wisconsin.
The 905 decided to switch their lineup Saturday, with backup Johnson and starter Ron Harper changing spots. Both benefited from the changes. Each guard scored 22 points without shooting poorly, and there is a chance Johnson's new role could stick.
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David Johnson: Minimal output in return
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Johnson (back) compiled two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT) over 13 minutes Friday versus Maine.
Johnson hasn't been a particularly big scorer for 905 this season, averaging 5.9 points per contest, but his three field-goal attempts fell well below his average of 7.1 per contest on the year. He should see a bit more action and take more shots moving forward, assuming he can remain healthy.
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David Johnson: Misses with lower back issue
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Johnson didn't play Monday versus the Swarm due to a lower back injury.
Johnson missed a bit of time earlier in the season due to injury and illness, but each of his stays on the sideline has been brief. It remains to be seen if his back issue will cost him additional time.
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David Johnson: Rough night in return
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Johnson (illness) compiled three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, an assist and a block over 13 minutes Monday versus Long Island.
Johnson is shooting just 33.3 percent from the field and 22.2 percent from beyond the arc over his first four appearances, but he does add in a little bit in the other categories to bolster his stat lines. Either way, his role appears to be smaller at 15.0 minutes per game than the 32.1 he saw in his nine appearances with Raptors 905 last season.
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David Johnson: Sits with illness
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Johnson dididn't take the floor during Friday's game versus the Blue Coats due to a non-COVID illness.
Given the reason for Johnson's absence, it doesn't seem like he will be sidelined for too long. He's averaged 6.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 15.5 minutes per game in his three appearances with the team this season.
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David Johnson: Struggles with shot in return
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Johnson (undisclosed) finished with two points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block over 15 minutes Tuesday versus the Swarm.
Johnson missed the previous game while rehabbing an injury, but he wasn't out long. Unfortunately, he struggled with his shot in the contest, which has been the case all season, shooting just 16.7 percent from beyond the arc and 36.4 percent from the field.
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David Johnson: Doesn't play Thursday
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Johnson didn't take the floor Thursday against the G League Knicks while rehabbing an injury.
Johnson did play 12 minutes in the season opener, so it's unclear if he's suffered a new injury or if this was simply a night off to rest a previous issue. Either way, the phrasing of the issue doesn't sound particularly serious.
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David Johnson: Joins G League's 905
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The G League's Raptors 905 announced Monday that Johnson has been included on the club's training camp roster.
Johnson, a 2021 second-round draft pick, spent his entire rookie campaign in the Raptors organization as a two-way player. He made only two appearances at the NBA level in 2021-22 and wasn't retained in free agency this offseason, though Toronto elected to sign and waive him Oct. 15 in order to retain his G League rights, per Aaron Rose of SI.com. For the second year in a row, Johnson is poised to see most of his playing time in the G League, though he no longer possesses a spot on the NBA roster.
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Raptors' David Johnson: Scores 10 points in playoff defeat
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Johnson registered 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-8 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two steals across 31 minutes in Sunday's 143-139 loss to the Delaware Blue Coats in the Eastern Conference Final.
Johnson and 905's season came to an end in a tight defeat to the Blue Coats on Sunday. The rookie out of Louisville averaged 11.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, shooting 40.8 percent from the field, 32.4 percent from deep and 81.3 percent from the free-throw line.
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Raptors' David Johnson: Near double-double in defeat
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Johnson recorded 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and a block across 26 minutes in Thursday's 114-99 loss to the Long Island Nets.
Johnson shot efficiently and almost had a double-double against Long Island on Thursday. He's averaging 11.3 points in 23.7 minutes per game in the G League this season.
