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Scores season-high 20 points Johnson contributed 20 points (6-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, four assists and one block in 42 minutes during Saturday's 115-112 loss to Brooklyn.

Impact Johnson made the most of this spot start Saturday, establishing a new season-high mark in scoring and being one of the few standout players in a Wizards team that saw how other established offensive weapons, such as Jordan Poole and Alex Sarr, weren't at their best. Johnson has started in four of his last eight appearances, and this solid showing might allow him to remain in the lineup for the time being, especially since Khris Middleton (knee) is on the sidelines.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Johnson scores career high 20 points vs. Brooklyn Nets | 3.29.25

MARCH 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Drew Timme scores go-ahead basket in the Nets' 115-112 victory over the NBA-worst Wizards

Drew Timme scored the go-ahead basket on a cutting layup with 7.7 seconds left and the Brooklyn Nets beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 115-112 on Saturday night to end a six-ga...

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Johnson will start Saturday's game against the Nets.

Impact Johnson will make his fourth career start with the Wizards. In three previous starts, Johnson fared well with 9.7 points, 5.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.0 three-pointers.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Thursday Johnson is not in the Wizards' starting lineup against the Pacers on Thursday.

Impact Johnson made his third start with the Wizards on Wednesday against the 76ers and finished with nine points (4-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt), six assists and five rebounds across 34 minutes. Johnson will revert to a reserve role Thursday due to the return of Khris Middleton (ankle).

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday vs. Philly Johnson is in the Wizards' starting lineup against the 76ers on Wednesday.

Impact Colby Jones was initially listed on the Wizards' starting lineup, but Johnson will get the nod instead. Johnson is coming off a strong performance during Monday's loss against Toronto, finishing with 17 points, six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 28 minutes.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe and AJ Johnson | 3.24.25

MARCH 25, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Scores career-high 17 points Johnson ended with 17 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 112-104 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Johnson scored double-digits for the third time in the past four games, pouring in a career-high 17 points. After barely touching the floor for the first five months of the season, Johnson has now suited up in six straight games. During that time, he is averaging 11.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 26.6 minutes per contest.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Johnson goes above the rim to set a career high for the Wizards The rookie is still establishing himself, but he definitely can get the crowd excited. He had two big dunks and 17 points in Monday’s 112-10...

MARCH 25, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors | 3.24.25

MARCH 25, 2025 • YOUTUBE

AJ Johnson scores career high 17 points vs. Toronto Raptors | 3.24.25

MARCH 25, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Poeltl and Quickley help the Raptors beat the Wizards 112-104

Jakob Poeltl had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 112-104 to stop a four-game slide

MARCH 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Retreating to bench Johnson will come off the bench in Friday's game against the Magic.

Impact The rookie first-round pick will slide to the bench due to Khris Middleton (ankles) returning to the starting five. Johnson started in each of the club's last two outings, totaling 20 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds, two steals and one block across 63 minutes.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes most of start Johnson racked up eight points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one block over 35 minutes during Monday's 112-97 loss to Portland.

Impact Johnson, who was making his first career start Monday, made the most of his minutes in the loss. Marcus Smart (illness) and Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) were both sidelined, while Jordan Poole and Khris Middleton were pulled at half team as a coach's decision. The Wizards don't have much to play for in the final weeks, so Johnson could get more looks like these.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Making first career start Monday Johnson will start in Monday's game against Portland.

Impact The rookie first-round pick will draw the start for the first time in his career due to Marcus Smart (illness) and Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) being sidelined. Johnson has received inconsistent playing time at the NBA level since being traded to the Wizards on Feb. 5, and in six games since, he has averaged 3.7 points, 2.5 assists and 1.2 rebounds across 11.8 minutes per game.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back from G League Washington recalled Johnson from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Thursday.

Impact Johnson will rejoin the Wizards ahead of Thursday's game in Detroit, but he's uncertain to be included in the rotation. The rookie first-round pick played 27 minutes Wednesday in the Go-Go's 118-103 win over the Motor City Cruise, finishing with 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five assists, two rebounds and two steals.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Poole, Wizards to visit Cunningham, Pistons

Washington plays Detroit for an Eastern Conference matchup Thursday

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday Johnson (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Johnson won't play Tuesday in Detroit after playing 23 minutes in Monday's loss to the Raptors. The 19-year-old rookie averages 2.8 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, 37.1 percent from the floor.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In latest loss, Wizards get a long look at a few bricks of their rebuild In a 119-104 loss to the Raptors, the Wizards get a long look at guard AJ Johnson and center Tristan Vukcevic.

MARCH 11, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Recalled by parent club The Wizards recalled Johnson from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Wednesday.

Impact Johnson has made quite an impression during his short time with Capital City, averaging 20.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. The 20-year-old guard was called up Wednesday and has a chance to play on the NBA level again. The Wizards will take on the Hornets on Saturday in Charlotte.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with parent club Washington recalled Johnson from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Monday.

Impact Johnson will be available off the bench for Monday's game against the Nets, but even with Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) sidelined, the rookie first-round pick is unlikely to be featured in the rotation.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe, Jordan Poole, and AJ Johnson | 2.8.25

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Available to debut Friday Johnson (recently traded) has been upgraded to available for Friday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Johnson was initially listed as out for Friday's contest after having been traded to Washington on Wednesday. However, the rookie first-rounder will make his Wizards debut, though there is no guarantee that he'll receive significant playing time, even with Malcolm Brogdon (foot) and Marcus Smart (not injury related) on the shelf.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't debut for Washington Friday Johnson (recently traded) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Johnson will have to wait to make his Wizards debut, and his next chance to feature will come Saturday against the Hawks. The rookie first-rounder saw the majority of his playing time in the G League for the Bucks, though this trade to the Wizards will likely present him with more opportunities to see the floor.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks reportedly trading Khris Middleton to Wizards for Kyle Kuzma

The Bucks are sending NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Khris Middleton to the Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Drew Timme scores go-ahead basket in the Nets' 115-112 victory over the NBA-worst Wizards

Poeltl and Quickley help the Raptors beat the Wizards 112-104

Poole, Wizards to visit Cunningham, Pistons

Bucks reportedly trading Khris Middleton to Wizards for Kyle Kuzma