Keldon Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - San Antonio Spurs

Shines from bench in return to action Johnson posted 15 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-9 FT), five rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes during Friday's 126-97 preseason win over the Kings.

Impact Johnson returned from a night's rest to deliver his usual scoring punch off the bench, scoring 15 points for the second time in three games. The reigning Sixth Man of the Year should again anchor San Antonio's second unit this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Johnson (rest) will play in Friday's preseason game against the Kings, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Impact Johnson was among several players who rested Wednesday against the Suns. However, it appears the Spurs want to get some more reps for their regulars Friday for the finale.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Johnson (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against Phoenix, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Impact Johnson will get a rest day after playing in each of San Antonio's first three preseason games. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Sacramento.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nets 15 points in preseason loss Johnson totaled 15 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 24 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason loss to Utah.

Impact With several San Antonio regulars sidelined, Johnson made his first start of the preseason and used a strong effort at the charity stripe to reach the 15-point mark. The reigning Sixth Man of the Year averaged 13.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 23.3 minutes across 82 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Johnson is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Utah, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact With several San Antonio regulars inactive, Johnson will enter the starting five. Through two preseason games as a reserve, he's averaging 4.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 17.6 minutes per contest.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Clever cap trick could allow the Spurs to reward Keldon Johnson's loyalty Many fans expect this season to be Keldon Johnson's last with the San Antonio Spurs, but he may still have a future with the team.

OCTOBER 11 • AIRALAMO.COM

Looks quicker ahead of 2026-27 Johnson appears to have lost weight ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, with Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com noting that he looks "quicker with a little more bounce than last season."

Impact Johnson earned Sixth Man of the Year honors in 2025-26, averaging 13.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.6 steals across 23.3 minutes per game in 82 regular-season appearances off the bench. He figures to continue providing a spark with the second unit in 2026-27, though he'll face added competition for touches on a talented San Antonio team that added Tobias Harris (calf) this offseason.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Keldon Johnson's Tarris Reed Jr. review shows the Spurs still see what others miss Tarris Reed Jr. is showing early signs of becoming another late-draft gem for the Spurs after teammates praised his physicality and offensiv...

OCTOBER 5 • AIRALAMO.COM

Keldon Johnson's decision-making will drive his value in a critical year for the Spurs Keldon Johnson needs to get better as a decision-maker if he wants to remain a key part of the San Antonio Spurs' rotation next season.

OCTOBER 5 • AIRALAMO.COM

Keldon Johnson's training camp storyline has been misconstrued As training camp approaches, Keldon Johnson's shift in duties for the Spurs is a major storyline to keep an eye on.

SEPTEMBER 22 • AIRALAMO.COM

Keldon Johnson's Spurs future may be determined quickly next season The fate of San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson's future with the team is still a question mark, but perhaps not for long.

SEPTEMBER 21 • AIRALAMO.COM

Spurs' Keldon Johnson trade dilemma has an obvious answer San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson may be the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, but his future with the Silver and Black is far from cer...

SEPTEMBER 20 • AIRALAMO.COM

Tobias Harris throws Keldon Johnson's future with the Spurs into question The San Antonio Spurs' addition of veteran power forward Tobias Harris could spell trouble for Keldon Johnson in more ways than one.

SEPTEMBER 18 • AIRALAMO.COM

Spurs' direction on Fox could decide whether Keldon Johnson becomes necessary again De'Aaron Fox's future could reshape the San Antonio Spurs' roster, creating a bigger need for Keldon Johnson.

SEPTEMBER 17 • AIRALAMO.COM

The Spurs should seriously consider selling high on Keldon Johnson Keldon Johnson just won Sixth Man of the Year, but a quiet Finals and the Tobias Harris signing mean the Spurs can't repeat the Jeremy Socha...

SEPTEMBER 13 • AIRALAMO.COM

Keldon Johnson contract gap reveals what the Spurs actually value Long-time San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson had a strong 2025-26 season, but his playoff struggles may reveal more than initially exp...

SEPTEMBER 9 • AIRALAMO.COM

Keldon Johnson's training camp storyline has been miscontrued As training camp approaches, Keldon Johnson's shift in duties for the Spurs is a major storyline to keep an eye on.

SEPTEMBER 3 • AIRALAMO.COM

Spurs are bound to get frustrated with Keldon Johnson this season The San Antonio Spurs have added depth, which will only make the frustrations with Keldon Johnson worse.

SEPTEMBER 1 • AIRALAMO.COM

Spurs' increased depth may offer an underrated benefit for Keldon Johnson With the Spurs' increased depth, Keldon Johnson could adopt a new role that puts him and the team in a better position to succeed

AUGUST 28 • AIRALAMO.COM

The Spurs biggest training camp battle might not involve the starters The Spurs' starting lineup is set, but a real fight is brewing between Carter Bryant, Harrison Barnes, and Keldon Johnson for frontcourt/win...

AUGUST 26 • AIRALAMO.COM

The San Antonio Spurs' bench mob could survive without a single starter The Spurs' bench alone—Harper, Bryant, Harris, Kornet, and Keldon Johnson—could hold its own as a starting five in today's NBA.

AUGUST 24 • AIRALAMO.COM

Spurs' decision on making Keldon Johnson a lifer already has a clear answer The San Antonio Spurs are known for their loyalty, but the second apron era changes things for players like Keldon Johnson.

AUGUST 20 • AIRALAMO.COM

The Spurs can't do Keldon Johnson that dirty with this trade offer The Spurs may need to trade Keldon Johnson, but sending their veteran wing to Washington for this proposed return would make little sense.

AUGUST 20 • AIRALAMO.COM

Kings don't need another SG, but should make an exception for Keldon Johnson The San Antonio Spurs have a major Keldon Johnson decision to make, and the Sacramento Kings need to be ready to take advantage of it.

AUGUST 9 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Sneaky perfect Keldon Johnson replacement is already on the Spurs Long-time San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson may be entering his last season with the team, but they may already have his replacement...

AUGUST 8 • AIRALAMO.COM

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