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Won't play Friday The Bucks recalled Johnson from the G League's Wisconsin Herd but he has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Pacers due to left Achilles tendinitis.

Impact Johnson is averaging just 2.0 minutes across four NBA appearances this season, so his absence won't affect the Bucks' rotation. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Charlotte.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Milwaukee recalled Johnson from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Tuesday.

Impact Johnson joined the Herd for their game against the Skyforce on Tuesday, finishing with 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block in 30 minutes. When he's with the Bucks, however, he's usually not guaranteed any minutes.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Johnson won't start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the 76ers.

Impact With most of Milwaukee's regulars resting, Johnson started the preseason finale. However, aside from Khris Middleton (ankle), the Bucks are healthy, so Johnson isn't guaranteed playing time versus Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draws chance to start Johnson is starting Thursday's preseason game against the Mavericks.

Impact Johnson will get an opportunity to enter the starting lineup Thursday as the Bucks are sitting the majority of the usual starters. Johnson is starting alongside Gary Trent, Taurean Prince, Tyler Smith and Liam Robbins.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides 13 points off the bench Johnson tallied 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists across 22 minutes In Thursday's 107-102 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Johnson elected to play in Australia rather than commit to Texas, and despite shaky results down under, the Bucks were impressed enough with his combine work to give him a shot. Johnson is likely headed to Milwaukee's G League team as a project for the future. He has a lot of raw talent but his thin and wary frame needs some development. Still, there's merit to Milwaukee's pick when you consider the aging group of guards ahead of him. Antetokounmpo may find himself without a supporting cast in a few years if he chooses to stay in Milwaukee, and a promising guard who is a couple of years from full-time play fits in well with the team's long-term future.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE