Alize Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Minnesota Timberwolves

Heads to China Johnson agreed to a contract Feb. 10 with the Shenzhen Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

Impact A five-year NBA veteran, Johnson hadn't appeared in the league since the 2022-23 campaign but appeared to be making a strong case for earning another look through his standout play this season in the G League with the Iowa Wolves. Over his 33 appearances for Iowa, the 6-foot-9 forward averaged 19.0 points, 11.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.3 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 34.7 minutes per contest. Set to turn 30 years old in April, Johnson's age may have been a factor in NBA teams not being interested in taking a flier on him on a 10-day deal. He'll instead head overseas on what's presumably a much more lucrative contract than his G League deal.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves keep Johnny Juzang on a two-way contract, waive Alize Johnson Timberwolves keep Johnny Juzang on a two-way contract, waive Alize Johnson

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Waived by Minnesota The Timberwolves waived Johnson on Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Johnson has played five NBA seasons with the Pacers, Nets, Bulls, Wizards, Pelicans and Spurs, but the 29-year-old forward was unable to make Minnesota's final roster. He'll now seek opportunities elsewhere.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Minnesota The Timberwolves waived Johnson on Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn Nets jersey history No. 24 - Alize Johnson (2021) During his time suiting up for the Nets, Johnson wore only jersey No. 24 and put up 5.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Signs with Minnesota Johnson agreed to a one-year deal with the Timberwolves on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Johnson will compete for a spot on Minnesota's regular-season roster in training camp. The former second-round pick most recently played for the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in Japan, where he averaged 12.7 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists across 26.2 minutes per game in 60 outings during the 2024-25 season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by San Antonio The Spurs waived Johnson on Tuesday, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.

Impact Johnson averaged just 1.8 points and 2.5 rebounds in 7.5 minutes across four appearances with the Spurs this season. In a corresponding move, San Antonio is signing Stanley Johnson to a one-year deal.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Williamson powers Pelicans past Popovich-less Spurs, 117-99

Zion Williamson had 30 points and matched a career high with 15 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans rolled to a 117-99 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, who were without coach...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Lands one-year deal with Spurs Johnson signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Spurs on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Johnson split last season among three different NBA clubs but didn't etch out double-digit minutes with any of them. He will presumably serve in a similar role with the Spurs in 2022-23 as frontcourt bench depth.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans sign Alize Johnson to 10-day contract ' New Orleans Pelicans NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed forward Alize Johnson to a 10-day contract via the Covid-hardship exception. Per team policy, terms...

MARCH 12, 2022 • NBA.COM

Back in New Orleans Johnson has re-signed with the Pelicans via a hardship exception, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Johnson returns to the team less than 24 hours after being let go. He made three appearances during his initial 10-day contract. He accumulated nine points and 12 rebounds across 25 minutes during that span.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by New Orleans Johnson was released by the Pelicans on Friday, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson made three appearances for the Pelicans during his 10-day contract, totaling nine points and 12 rebounds across 25 minutes. His release makes room for New Orleans to add Tyrone Wallace via a 10-day contract. Lopez adds that the Pelicans will be eligible to bring Johnson back via a hardship contract in the next couple of days, but it remains unclear if that's in the Pelicans' plans.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans sign Alize Johnson to 10-day contract ' New Orleans Pelicans A native of Williamsport, Pa., Johnson was selected 50th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft out of Missouri State where he averaged 14.9 points,...

MARCH 2, 2022 • NBA.COM

Signs 10-day deal with New Orleans Johnson signed a 10-day contract with the Pelicans on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Johnson has previously spent time with Chicago and Washington this season and averaged 1.7 points and 2.5 rebounds in 7.3 minutes per game over 19 appearances. The fourth-year big man is expected to serve as a depth option for New Orleans, but he's unlikely to garner extensive playing time.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeRozan beats the buzzer again, giving Bulls 7 straight wins

DeMar DeRozan hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the second straight game to give the Chicago Bulls a 120-119 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night

JANUARY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

DeRozan and the Bulls face the Raptors

DeMar DeRozan leads Chicago into a matchup against Toronto averaging 26.8 points per game

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Chicago takes on Houston, looks for 4th straight home win

Chicago will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Bulls take on Houston

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

DeRozan and the Bulls play the Lakers

DeMar DeRozan leads Chicago into a matchup with Los Angeles averaging 26.4 points per game

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Unknowns remain as Bulls try to come back from COVID issues

The Chicago Bulls still have plenty of uncertainties hovering above them as they try to work their way back after having two games this week postponed because 10 players were in th...

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Johnson on Pacers second unit: 'We're trying to stay ready'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Alize Johnson after first double-double: 'I feel like I got more in me'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

McDermott on Alize Johnson's first career double-double

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

New guidelines, Booster Day looming as COVID disrupts NBA

The coronavirus has disrupted business in the NBA

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

COVID issues prompt NBA to postpone Bulls' next 2 games

The NBA has postponed the Chicago Bulls’ next two games, with 10 of the team’s players in the league’s health and safety protocols

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Alize Johnson tests positive for Covid Adrian Wojnarowski: Chicago Bulls forward Alize Johnson has tested positive for Covid and entered league protocols, source tells ESPN.Source...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

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Williamson powers Pelicans past Popovich-less Spurs, 117-99

DeRozan beats the buzzer again, giving Bulls 7 straight wins

DeRozan and the Bulls face the Raptors

Chicago takes on Houston, looks for 4th straight home win

DeRozan and the Bulls play the Lakers

Unknowns remain as Bulls try to come back from COVID issues

Johnson on Pacers second unit: 'We're trying to stay ready'

Alize Johnson after first double-double: 'I feel like I got more in me'

McDermott on Alize Johnson's first career double-double

New guidelines, Booster Day looming as COVID disrupts NBA

COVID issues prompt NBA to postpone Bulls' next 2 games