James Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Deal with Indiana ends Johnson became a free agent Thursday after his second 10-day contract with the Pacers expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Indiana will have to sign Johnson to a contract for the rest of the season in order to retain him, but the team will most likely move on from the veteran big man, who has averaged just 4.8 minutes per game over his five appearances with the club in 2023-24. The Pacers have already filled Johnson's roster spot after acquiring two players from the 76ers (Marcus Morris and Furkan Korkmaz) and dealing away one (Buddy Hield) on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs another 10-day deal Johnson signed a second 10-day contract with the Pacers on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Johnson returned to the Pacers on a 10-day deal Jan. 19 but hasn't made any appearances for the team since rejoining the club. It's unlikely that he'll be a regular part of the rotation while playing on his second 10-day contract.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Re-joining Pacers The Pacers signed Johnson to a 10-day contract Friday.

Impact Johnson was waived from Indiana on Wednesday after the team traded for Pascal Siakam, Jordan Nwora and Kira Lewis. While Johnson is re-joining the Pacers, the veteran forward is unlikely to receive significant playing time.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Pacers waive veteran forward James Johnson to help facilitate trades Johnson joined the Pacers in December

JANUARY 18, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Indiana Pacers waive veteran forward James Johnson to help facilitate trades Johnson joined the Pacers in December

JANUARY 18, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Pacers will waive James Johnson Tony East: More, per sources: -Pacers will waive James Johnson to create the open roster spot needed to bring in Kira Lewis. -NOP 2024 secon...

JANUARY 17, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Let go by Indiana The Pacers are waiving on Wednesday but intend to receive him if he clears waivers Tony East of SI.com reports.

Impact Johnson is being waived by Indiana in order to create a roster opening for Kira Lewis, who was dealt to the Pacers in the Pascal Siakam trade. Indiana signed Johnson on Dec. 14 but averaged just 4.8 minutes across five appearances since joining the team.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers Vet James Johnson Had Broadcast Cackling With Great Reaction to Rare Dunk A fun moment for the 36-year-old NBA journeyman.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Inks deal with Indiana The Pacres signed Johnson to a one-year contract Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Johnson made 18 appearances for Indiana in 2022-23 and averaged 2.8 points and 1.7 rebounds in 9.0 minutes. While the veteran forward is unlikely to be a significant member of the team's rotation, Johnson can provide experience to a young Pacers squad.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NBA players name Indiana Pacers forward James Johnson as player they would 'least like to fight', per survey in The Athletic Johnson was a key veteran for the Pacers this season thanks, in part, to his toughness

APRIL 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dusts off cobwebs Friday Johnson had six points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes during Friday's 122-115 loss to Detroit.

Impact Johnson played meaningful minutes in the loss, a true indication that the Pacers are done for the season. Unfortunately, he was a minus-15 in a game they lost by seven, providing very little in terms of tangible production. The Pacers' final game of the season is against the Knicks on Sunday, providing Johnson with his last opportunity to break a sweat before going into hibernation once again.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs with Indiana The Pacers re-signed Johnson on Monday.

Impact Johnson was waived by Indiana to make room for a trio of players coming over in a deal with Milwaukee ahead of the trade deadline. The Pacers have opted to bring back the veteran forward a few days later, but their roster currently sits at 17 players, meaning they'll have to make some corresponding moves to reach the 15-player threshold.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Pacers waive veteran forward James Johnson to facilitate trade Johnson was waived so the Pacers and Bucks could complete a trade

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Waived by Indiana Johnson was waived by the Pacers on Thursday, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Impact Johnson hasn't been part of Indiana's rotation recently, and he'll part ways with the club after the Pacers acquired several players ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Even if Johnson is able to land a roster spot elsewhere, he's unlikely to see a significant role.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Johnson isn't starting Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Johnson got a spot start Wednesday, as Myles Turner (back) was a late scratch, but the veteran forward will retreat to his usual reserve role Friday. Johnson likely won't garner a large enough role against Atlanta to be fantasy relevant.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Johnson is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

Impact Johnson is an unexpected addition to the starting lineup Wednesday, as Myles Turner (back) is a late scratch. The veteran forward hasn't played since Dec. 27.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Pacers forward James Johnson sees contract become guaranteed for rest of season Johnson’s deal was non-guaranteed until today

JANUARY 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Indiana Pacers forward James Johnson sees contract become guaranteed for rest of season Johnson’s deal was non-guaranteed until today

JANUARY 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Makes rare appearance in loss Johnson chipped in two points (1-3 FG) and one block over seven minutes during Monday's 113-93 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Johnson saw playing time for just the eighth time this season and for the first time in almost a month. This was a true garbage-time special, with a host of other benchwarmers joining Johnson on the floor to close the game. His days of being a fantasy-relevant player are behind him, so Johnson can safely be ignored in all formats.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active Friday Johnson (elbow) will suit up for Friday's matchup against Washington.

Impact Although it's certainly positive to see Johnson available for the contest, he's slated to see very few minutes, if any, considering he's appeared in only seven contests this season. However, more frontcourt minutes could be up for grabs Friday considering Isaiah Jackson (knee) is out.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Johnson is questionable to play in Friday's game versus Washington due to a right elbow sprain.

Impact Johnson was available to play Wednesday but didn't log any minutes. Even if Johnson plays Friday, his average of 8.9 minutes across seven games this season is unlikely to generate much fantasy value.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Wednesday Johnson (elbow) is active Wednesday against Minnesota.

Impact The forward will be active off the bench for the Pacers despite nursing an elbow injury. Johnson has been held scoreless across his past two appearances.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Minnesota Johnson (elbow) is questionable to play in Wednesday's matchup with the Timberwolves.

Impact Johnson was also deemed questionable ahead of Monday's game before being ruled out due to a right elbow sprain. If Johnson isn't able to play Wednesday, his next opportunity will be Friday's game against the Wizards.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Nembhard has 31, leads Pacers past Warriors, 112-104

Rookie Andrew Nembhard scored a season-high 31 points and added 13 assists and eight rebounds to lead the undermanned Indiana Pacers to a 112-104 victory over the Golden State Warr...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Listed out for Monday Johnson (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

Impact Johnson wasn't expected to play much of a role within this Indiana rotation, so his absence won't be a huge loss. He'll have a chance to return to action Wednesday in Minnesota.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Rookie Nembhard has 31, leads Pacers past Warriors, 112-104