Chaney Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Brooklyn Nets

Set for second year with Nets Johnson (rest) is getting ready to reprise his role as a two-way player for Brooklyn in 2026-27.

Impact Johnson signed a two-way contract with the Nets in June after occupying a two-way roster spot with the club a year ago. Such a role leaves Johnson more likely to begin the new season as a featured part of the G League's Long Island Nets as opposed to the NBA squad, unless injuries strike the parent team at some point between training camp and the regular season.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Sunday Johnson (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League game versus Oklahoma City, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Johnson will take a seat for the Nets' Summer League finale. The two-way player was productive in four Las Vegas Summer League appearances, averaging 13.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 1.8 assists in 26.6 minutes per game.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in SL loss Johnson totaled 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds and five steals over 32 minutes in Saturday's 83-76 Summer League loss to the Hawks.

Impact Johnson was dominant despite the loss, matching teammate Danny Wolf with a game-high 20 points as part of a double-double effort. Of Johnson's 10 rebounds, five came on the offensive glass. He also made his presence felt defensively with five steals, while no other player recorded more than three swipes. The Auburn product saw significant run down the stretch of the 2025-26 regular season with the Nets, averaging 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 20.5 minutes per contest across 17 appearances.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Full stat line in SL win Johnson registered 19 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 32 minutes during Monday's 100-79 California Classic Summer League...

Impact Johnson turned in an extremely efficient performance and finished as Brooklyn's second-leading scorer behind Egor Demin (23 points). Johnson also tied for second on the team in rebounds while tying for the team lead in steals. He scored in double figures and grabbed at least seven boards in both of his California Classic appearances this summer.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Available Monday Johnson (undisclosed) is available for Monday's California Classic Summer League game against Warriors Blue, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Johnson was held out of Sunday's win over the Bucks -- the second leg of a back-to-back-to-back set -- though he'll return to action in Brooklyn's final California Classic contest. The two-way player started at center and logged 25 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Kings, during which he supplied 10 points, nine rebounds, two assists and one block.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Sunday Johnson (rest) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Bucks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Johnson will rest on the second leg of a back-to-back set, and for now, he can be considered questionable for Monday's meeting with the Warriors. Aaron Scott will have a chance to get into the rotation Sunday with Johnson inactive.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Signs two-way deal with Nets Johnson signed a two-way contract with Brooklyn on Monday.

Impact Johnson split time between the G League and the Nets in 2025-26. In 17 regular-season contests, the 24-year-old averaged 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.9 steals across 20.5 minutes. it's unknown how much action Johnson will see for the big club during the 2026-27 campaign, though there's a chance head coach Jordi Fernandez will get him on the floor at some point.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Logd double-double in season finale Johnson provided 16 points (6-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 136-101 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Johnson got a chance to show his stuff in the final weeks of the season. He logged the first double-double of his career in the final game of the season as he filled in for Nic Claxton (finger). If the Nets shake things up and move Claxton in the offseason, the Auburn product could find himself in a favorable position on the depth chart.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes has third triple-double of season as Raptors rout Nets 136-101 to clinch playoff berth

RJ Barrett scored 26 points, Scottie Barnes had 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for his ninth career triple-double and the Toronto Raptors clinched their first playoff berth...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Not starting Tuesday Johnson won't start Tuesday's game against the Bucks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Johnson got the starting nod in Sunday's win over Washington but will slide to the second unit Tuesday. As a reserve this season (14 games), he has averaged 7.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 20.0 minutes per contest.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Johnson will start Sunday versus the Wizards, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Nic Claxton (hand) is out, so Johnson will earn his first start of the season. Per 36 minutes, Johnson owns averages of 13.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.7 steals per game.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 27 minutes in loss Johnson registered 11 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 117-86 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Johnson exceeded 20 minutes for the first time in the past four games, scoring double digits for the fifth time in his young career. With Brooklyn manipulating its rotation on a nightly basis, it's hard to be too excited by this performance. Generally speaking, fantasy managers are better off focusing on other teams when it comes to streaming candidates.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes 12 points off bench Johnson provided 12 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 26 minutes during Monday's 134-99 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact With the Nets riding out the final stretch of a losing season, Johnson is beginning to make his way onto the streaming radar in deep fantasy leagues. Across his last six contests, Johnson has averaged 9.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.7 blocks in 23.9 minutes per game while shooting 48.6 percent from the field.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn plays Portland, looks to stop road losing streak

Brooklyn will look to end its three-game road slide when the Nets play Portland

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Gets extended run in second half Johnson recorded 12 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 27 minutes during the Nets' 121-92 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday.

Impact The Thunder led by as many as 42 points during Wednesday's game, which prompted both teams to empty the bench in the fourth quarter. That gave Johnson the opportunity for an extended run, and the undrafted rookie out of Auburn capitalized by scoring 10 points in the second half while connecting on all four of his field-goal attempts. He has scored in double digits in back-to-back games and could see more playing time moving forward if Noah Clowney were to miss time, as the latter left in the first quarter of Wednesday's game due to a right wrist sprain.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double off bench Johnson amassed 17 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes during Monday's 114-95 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Johnson made a strong impact off the bench, leading the Nets in scoring while finishing one rebound shy of a double-double. The undrafted rookie out of Auburn made his NBA debut March 9 and entered Monday's contest averaging 4.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 17.8 minutes across four appearances.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Johnson (not injury related) is not available for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Johnson signed a two-way pact with Brooklyn on Friday and has yet to join the team. His next opportunity to make his NBA debut will come Monday against the Warriors, though it wouldn't be surprising to see him head straight to the club's G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets. The undrafted rookie out of Auburn appeared in 16 G League games for the Cleveland Charge before latching on with Brooklyn, during which he averaged 12.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 25.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way pact with Brooklyn The Nets signed Johnson to a two-way contract Friday.

Impact Johnson joined the Cavaliers for Summer League and training camp but was eventually waived in mid-October. The Auburn product appeared in 16 G League games for the Cleveland Charge before latching on with Brooklyn, during which he averaged 12.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 25.5 minutes per contest. The undrafted rookie will provide frontcourt depth for the Nets, though he'll likely spend the majority of his time with their G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Cavaliers The Cavaliers waived Johnson on Monday.

Impact Johnson was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the team back in June. If Johnson decides to join the Cleveland Charge in the G League, he'll receive a bonus for doing so.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Barnes has third triple-double of season as Raptors rout Nets 136-101 to clinch playoff berth

Brooklyn plays Portland, looks to stop road losing streak