AJ Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

Back with NBA team New Orleans recalled Johnson from the G League's Laketown Squadron on Sunday.

Impact Johnson has recorded just three minutes of NBA play this campaign as he continues to be constantly assigned to the G League side. Still, he may have an opportunity to add backup behind the primary options Dejounte Murray and Jeremiah Fears in upcoming contests. While his value is limited in his current role, Johnson may be more active for the Squadron if he's assigned again when they open their G League season Nov. 8.

15 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from G League The Pelicans recalled Johnson from the G League's Laketown Squadron on Friday.

Impact New Orleans has some injuries on the roster, so the team presumably recalled Johnson to add depth. However, even if he remains with the Pelicans for a limited time, he likely won't be on the floor much.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League The Pelicans assigned Johnson to the G Leauge's Laketown Squadron on Friday.

Impact Johnson has yet to suit up for the Pelicans this season. He'll look to get some much-needed reps with the Squadron in the meantime.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Team option declined The Pelicans declined Johnson's team option Tuesday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.

Impact As a result, Johnson is now set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2026-27 season. A 2024 first-rounder by the Bucks, he's looking for a fresh start in New Orleans following multiple offseason trades but is unlikely to begin the year in the rotation.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

How AJ Johnson Could Factor Into Pelicans' Plans After Trade When the New Orleans Pelicans struck a deal last week to move guard Jordan Hawkins, many supporters frowned on the assets the team surrender...

SEPTEMBER 14 • SI.COM

AJ Johnson's inclusion in Mavericks' Anthony Davis trade looks worse by the day With AJ Johnson getting traded to his fifth time in three seasons, it's questionable why the Mavericks even targeted him in the first place.

SEPTEMBER 12 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Pelicans waive veteran Taj Gibson after acquiring him in a multi-player trade with Memphis

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived Taj Gibson, a day after acquiring the veteran in a mulit-player trade with the Memphis Grizzlies

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Pelicans' frustrating Jordan Hawkins trade could have one major silver lining If AJ Johnson can finally hit his stride, he could save the Pelicans from what looks like a disastrous Jordan Hawkins trade late in the offs...

SEPTEMBER 9 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Pelicans and Grizzlies swap former first rounders Jordan Hawkins and AJ Johnson in multiplayer trade

The New Orleans Pelicans have traded former first-round draft pick Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to the Memphis Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Traded to New Orleans Johnson was traded from the Grizzlies to the Pelicans on Tuesday along with Taj Gibson in exchange for Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a future second-r...

Impact Johnson is already headed to his fifth organization since being selected 23rd overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. The 21-year-old has averaged 4.9 points across 77 career appearances and remains a developmental project despite his first-round pedigree. Johnson figures to compete for a depth role in New Orleans and is unlikely to have much fantasy relevance unless injuries open up additional playing time.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Johnson just can't catch a break after split from Bucks Former Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Johnson could be on the move once again as trade chatter lingers.

AUGUST 7 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

AJ Johnson finally just earned an opportunity Bucks would never give him AJ Johnson could finally get the minutes he never had with the Bucks.

JULY 2 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Grading the Santi Aldama trade: Grizzlies stack more draft picks The Memphis Grizzlies traded Santi Aldama and the draft rights to Tarik Biberovic to the Dallas Mavericks for AJ Johnson, a 2030 first round...

JULY 2 • SI.COM

Reports: Mavericks to acquire Santi Aldama from Grizzlies Dallas reportedly receives Santi Aldama from Memphis in exchange for AJ Johnson and future draft picks.

JULY 2 • NBA.COM

Grizzlies trade Santi Aldama to Dallas Mavericks The Memphis Grizzlies traded forward Santi Aldama and the draft rights to Tarik Biberovic to the Dallas Mavericks for AJ Johnson, a protecte...

JULY 1 • SI.COM

Heading to Memphis The Grizzlies are trading Santi Aldama to the Mavericks for Johnson, a protected 2030 first-round pick and two future second-round picks Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact After dealing Ja Morant away earlier this week, Memphis is continuing its rebuild efforts. Johnson, who was part of last year's Anthony Davis trade to the Wizards, will have a chance at a fresh start with a young Grizzlies club but does have plenty of competition for playing time on the wing. Last regular season, the 2024 first-rounder averaged only 9.5 minutes per game over 48 appearances for Dallas and Washington.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 20 points in victory Johnson ended Sunday's 149-128 win over the Bulls with 20 points (6-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), one rebound and one assist in 25 minutes.

Impact The second-year guard came over from Washington as part of the trade that sent Anthony Davis (finger) to the Wizards, but Johnson still struggled for regular action at the NBA level with Dallas. Johnson averaged 3.9 points, 1.1 assists and 1.0 rebounds in 10.4 minutes per tilt through 23 games for the Mavericks this season. All signs point toward Dallas exercising Johnson's team option for 2026-27, and perhaps he'll have a clearer path to minutes if the Mavs don't re-sign Khris Middleton.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Nembhard's 23 assists break coach Jason Kidd's rookie Mavs record in blowout of Bulls in finale

Ryan Nembhard broke Dallas coach Jason Kidd’s club rookie record with 23 assists after No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg’s debut season ended with an ankle injury, and the Mavericks beat the...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Drops 13 points in loss Johnson totaled 13 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, two assists and one block across 20 minutes during Friday's 139-120 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Johnson recorded double digits for the first time in his past 15 games, shouldering a little more on the offensive end as Dallas continues to roll with some interesting lineups. Although he has flashed some upside on the offensive end, Johnson's lack of supporting stats remains an issue. At this stage, there is no reason to think he will be a relevant piece next season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kawhi Leonard's 34-point night lifts Clippers over Mavs after a blown 23-point lead

Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and hit six 3-pointers in the Los Angeles Clippers' 116-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Left out of rotation Monday Johnson (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the Mavericks' 137-131 overtime loss to the Warriors.

Impact After a brief stint with the G League's Texas Legends, Johnson was recalled by the Mavericks ahead of Monday's game but was unable to crack head coach Jason Kidd's 11-man rotation. Rather than turning to Johnson to fill out the second unit, Kidd inserted two-way player John Poulakidas (12 minutes) into the rotation.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from G League The Mavericks recalled Johnson from the G League on Saturday.

Impact Johnson will rejoin the NBA club ahead of the Mavericks' matchup with the Clippers on Saturday night. Johnson has appeared in 15 games since being traded to Dallas in February, averaging 2.8 points, 1.0 rebounds and 0.9 assists across 9.3 minutes.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from G League The Mavericks recalled Johnson from the G League's Texas Legends on Wednesday.

Impact The 2024 first-rounder is expected to serve as emergency depth for Dallas' matchup versus the Hawks on Wednesday, with Brandon Williams being in the league's concussion protocol. Since coming over from the Wizards as part of the Anthony Davis (finger) trade, Johnson has averaged 2.8 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 9.3 minutes per tilt through 14 games for the Mavericks.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks reaching same AJ Johnson conclusion that Bucks, Wizards did Former Milwaukee Bucks draft pick AJ Johnson is still looking to carve out a role for himself.

MARCH 4 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Recalled Sunday The Mavericks recalled Johnson from the G League's Texas Legends on Sunday.

Impact Johnson joined the Legends for Saturday's 112-105 loss to the Valley Suns, during which he tallied 27 points (10-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 36 minutes. Over six appearances with the parent club, the second-year guard has averaged 4.2 points in 10.8 minutes per contest.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

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Pelicans waive veteran Taj Gibson after acquiring him in a multi-player trade with Memphis

Pelicans and Grizzlies swap former first rounders Jordan Hawkins and AJ Johnson in multiplayer trade

Ryan Nembhard's 23 assists break coach Jason Kidd's rookie Mavs record in blowout of Bulls in finale

Kawhi Leonard's 34-point night lifts Clippers over Mavs after a blown 23-point lead