AJ Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

Unavailable Thursday Johnson (recently traded) won't play Thursday against the Spurs.

Impact Johnson was dealt from the Wizards to the Mavs on Wednesday, but he won't be available Thursday since the trade isn't yet official. His next chance to make his Dallas debut will arrive Saturday in San Antonio.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as an extremely hectic NBA trade deadline passes

Giannis Antetokounmpo remains with the Milwaukee Bucks as the NBA trade deadline passes

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Shocking trade offers Bucks draft bust a golden opportunity Former Milwaukee Bucks draft pick AJ Johnson could find a fresh start in Dallas after being traded from the Wizards for Anthony Davis.

FEBRUARY 4 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Wizards acquiring Anthony Davis from Mavericks in 8-player trade, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says the Washington Wizards are acquiring Anthony Davis in an eight-player trade with the Mavericks that includes draft picks for Dallas

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Traded to Mavericks Johnson is being sent to the Mavericks on Wednesday as part of the Anthony Davis deal, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Khris Middleton, Malaki Branham and Marvin Bagley will join J...

Impact Johnson will add some depth to Dallas' backcourt, where he'll compete for minutes with the likes of Branham, Max Christie, Caleb Martin and Klay Thompson. Johnson has shown some flashes this season, but it's unclear how he'll factor into Jason Kidd's rotation, so managers in most leagues can watch this situation develop from the waiver wire.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up in win Johnson supplied 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 116-112 victory over Sacramento.

Impact Johnson saw his first action since Jan. 16 and didn't disappoint on the offensive end. He set a new season high by dropping 17 points, and he did so in an efficient manner. Johnson has yet to see this type of usage on a nightly basis, so while it's nice to see him have a breakout game, he's yet to carve out a consistent role in the team's rotation to this point.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Head Coach Brian Keefe, Will Riley, and AJ Johnson | 2.1.26

FEBRUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

AJ Johnson Scores 17 Points vs. Sacramento Kings | 02.01.26

FEBRUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

Rookie Will Riley scores season-high 18 as Wizards hand Kings their 9th straight loss, 116-112

Rookie Will Riley scored a season-high 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:07 left, and the Washington Wizards beat the Sacramento Kings 116-112 in a matchup of last-p...

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Removed from injury report Johnson (illness) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against Portland.

Impact After missing Saturday's loss in Charlotte, Johnson is ready to suit back up for the Wizards on Tuesday. However, the second-year guard was available off the bench in Washington's prior three contests before becoming ill and didn't see the floor in any of them.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Saturday Johnson (illness) will not play Saturday against the Hornets.

Impact Johnson was available to play Thursday against the Nuggets despite his illness, but he never saw the floor. He remains miles off the fantasy radar.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Johnson (illness) is available for Thursday's game against Denver.

Impact Johnson is available off the bench Thursday, fighting through an illness. However, the 2024 first-rounder hasn't seen any action in Washington's past two contests, so Johnson doesn't figure to mix into the backcourt rotation in a meaningful capacity.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with illness Johnson is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets with an illness.

Impact Three members of the Wizards are questionable with an illness for Thursday, so it's possible an ailment is spreading around the team. Johnson hasn't appeared in Washington's past two games and may not do so even if he's available against Denver.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from rotation Saturday Johnson (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Saturday's 121-115 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Prior to Saturday, Johnson had appeared in 10 straight games for the Wizards, though he averaged just 11.0 minutes per contest while shooting 30.4 percent from the field over that stretch. Even though the Wizards were without Bilal Coulibaly (back) in the second leg of the back-to-back set, head coach Brian Keefe opted to keep both Johnson and Malaki Branham on the bench throughout the day while two-way player Jamir Watkins (21 minutes), Justin Champagnie (26 minutes) and Will Riley (16 minutes) operated as the backup wings/forwards in Washington's nine-man rotation. Keefe could opt to shake up the second unit in Monday's game against the Clippers, but Johnson's chances of regaining a role won't improve if Coulibaly is cleared to play in that contest.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

The Wizards are learning the hard truth about AJ Johnson The Milwaukee Bucks let go of their latest draft project for a reason, and the Wizards are learning why.

JANUARY 15 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Muted role continues Johnson notched three points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one assist and one steal across 14 minutes during Friday's 119-99 win over Brooklyn.

Impact Johnson played at least 14 minutes for the second straight game, although he offered very little in terms of tangible production. On the whole, Johnson has been a non-factor this season, averaging just 1.1 points in 5.2 minutes per game.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Champagnie scores season-high 20 points to lead the Wizards to a 119-99 win over the Nets

Justin Champagnie scored a season-high 20 points and the Washington Wizards continued their recent improvement with a 119-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Recalled to NBA Washington recalled Johnson from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Monday.

Impact Johnson has seen very limited run with the Wizards, but is a young and polarizing prospect that Washington wants to develop. He will likely split time between the two clubs for the rest of the season.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Washington has recalled Johnson from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Wednesday.

Impact This move was done following Tuesday's 120-110 loss to the Delaware Blue Coats, where Johnson put up 23 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, an assist and a steal across 32 minutes before fouling out. Johnson will now return to the Wizards, where he has appeared in just 10 games so far this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to G League Johnson was assigned to the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Saturday.

Impact Johnson continues to bounce between the NBA club and the G League, as he was just recalled Friday. He should see the majority of his playing time for the Go-Go, where he's scored in double figures in all three of his appearances so far this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from G League The Wizards recalled Johnson from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Friday.

Impact Johnson is joining a banged-up Washington team as emergency depth ahead of Friday's game against the Cavaliers. The 2024 first-rounder is averaging just 4.5 minutes per game over 10 appearances in the NBA this year, so he'll be a candidate to head back to the G League following Friday's action.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League Washington assigned Johnson to the G League's Capital City Go-go on Monday.

Impact Johnson has been unable to break through Washington's rotation. Across 10 NBA appearances, he's averaging 4.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance Friday Johnson recorded zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound across six minutes during Friday's 119-86 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Johnson appeared for the first time in the past five games, bringing his total number of garbage time appearances to nine. Despite the fact that Washington clearly has nothing to play for, it doesn't appear as though Johnson is high on the priority list. He is a name to watch as the season progresses, but for now, he can be safely ignored in all redraft formats.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks punching the air as draft snub breaks out as Most Improved candidate Kyshawn George would've been perfect on this year's Milwaukee Bucks, but they passed on him for AJ Johnson.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Off injury report for Tuesday Johnson (ankle) is not on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Johnson hasn't played since Nov. 16 while dealing with a right ankle contusion but is off the injury report, indicating he's on track to be available Tuesday. Even if healthy, the young guard isn't guaranteed meaningful playing time, as he's averaged just 4.8 minutes per game across eight appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as an extremely hectic NBA trade deadline passes

Wizards acquiring Anthony Davis from Mavericks in 8-player trade, AP source says

Rookie Will Riley scores season-high 18 as Wizards hand Kings their 9th straight loss, 116-112

Champagnie scores season-high 20 points to lead the Wizards to a 119-99 win over the Nets