Keyontae Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Waived by Charlotte The Hornets waived Johnson on Friday.

Impact Johnson's vacated roster spot was filled by the incoming Brandon Slater. After playing for the G League's Greensboro Swarm a year ago, James Plowright of CLTure.org notes that the Hornets perhaps waived Johnson's Exhibit 10 deal to fill their G League roster. Across 34 regular-season appearances for the Swarm last season, Johnson averaged 17.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 steals in 32.5 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Charlotte The Hornets signed Johnson to a deal Thursday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Johnson spent the 2024-25 season with the G League's Greensboro Swarm, and he's back with the Charlotte organization ahead of the new campaign. The 2023 second-rounder will be trying to claim a roster spot either for the parent club or the G League squad during training camp. Across 34 regular-season outings for Greensboro last year, Johnson averaged 17.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 steals in 32.5 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Charlotte Johnson was waived by the Hornets on Friday.

Impact Johnson joined the club on a non-guaranteed pact in August, though he is now expected to play for the Greensboro Swarm of the G League. The 24-year-old was signed to a two-way contract with the Thunder last season, and he appeared in nine regular-season outings while averaging only 7.3 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Charlotte Johnson signed a contract with the Hornets on Tuesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact A 2023 second-round pick by the Thunder, Johnson made only nine NBA appearances as a rookie. He starred for Oklahoma City during Summer League, dropping 20 points (8-16 FG), nine rebounds and six assists in the finale, and will look to earn a role in Charlotte during training camp.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dazzles in SL finale Johnson generated 20 points (8-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-7 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and a block across 30 minutes of Saturday's 88-79 win over Dallas in Summer League.

Impact Johnson tied for the team lead in points and assists en route to OKC's first victory in Las Vegas. Johnson spent the 2023-24 campaign on a two-way contract and appeared in nine NBA games. However, with Ajay Mitchell, Alex Ducas (hip) and Adam Flagler occupying the Thunder's three two-way contracts, Johnson will likely spend the upcoming season with the Oklahoma City Blue unless another suitor swoops in.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in points Johnson logged 24 points (8-15 FG, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block in 35 minutes during Oklahoma City's 129-120 win over Sioux Falls on Tuesday.

Impact Johnson had a productive scoring performance against Sioux Falls, leading the team with 24 points. Aside from his scoring, he was second on the team with seven rebounds.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in points Johnson logged 31 points (11-17 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 31 minutes during Oklahoma City's 120-101 win over Austin on Friday.

Impact Johnson led the Blue with 31 points as he got his points in an efficient manner, connecting on 11 out of his 17 field goal attempts. The small forward is currently averaging 21.6 points per game this season.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keyontae Johnson, Team Giraffe Stars Eliminated in G League Up Next Game Semifinals The Oklahoma City Thunder and Blue forward didn’t have a long run in the G League Up Next Game.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

EXCLUSIVE: Keyontae Johnson Beats the Odds, with an NBA All-Star Weekend Appearance As Next Career Milestone After wondering if he would ever play basketball again, Keyontae Johnson continues to defy the odds. The G League Next Up Game is yet anothe...

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Former Florida Standout Keyontae Johnson Selected to G League Up Next Game Former Gators and current Oklahoma City Blue wing Keyontae Johnson was selected to participate in the G League Up Next Game during NBA All-S...

JANUARY 30, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Former K-State basketball stars to participate in NBA All-Star Weekend 'Up Next Game' Keyontae Johnson and Markquis Nowell will both be part of the NBA’s All-Star Weekend as rookies.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Leads team in points Johnson logged 27 points (8-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, four steals and a block in 38 minutes during Oklahoma City's 111-101 win over Rio Grande on Wednesday, Jan. 10.

Impact Johnson led the Blue offensively in both points and field goal attempts. He was also active defensively, leading the team with four steals.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Johnson (illness) is available to face the Jazz on Thursday.

Impact Johnson will be available to face the Jazz on Thursday after being included in the injury report earlier in the day due to a non-COVID illness. Even if he's available off the bench, Johnson's fantasy upside won't be high, as he's made just two appearances this season -- both off the bench during blowout contests.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Utah Johnson is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Jazz due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Johnson has only made two appearances for the Thunder this season. If the rookie forward is ruled out, his absence shouldn't impact the team's rotation.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keyontae Johnson Takes Home Game Ball After Scoring First NBA Points Oklahoma City’s two-way rookie secured the game ball after his first real action with the Thunder.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Keyontae Johnson Takes Home Game Ball After Scoring First NBA Points Oklahoma City’s two-way rookie secured the game ball after his first real action with the Thunder.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Returns to G League The Thunder assigned Johnson to the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League on Wednesday.

Impact Johnson has made just one NBA appearance this season, so his absence won't affect the Thunder's rotation. However, the rookie guard is averaging 19.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 13 G League appearances in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Thunder Johnson will be available for the Thunder's game against the Lakers on Saturday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Johnson was with OKC's G league affiliate for the G League Showcase but will rejoin the NBA club for Saturday's tilt. With the Thunder only down Josh Giddey (ankle), it's unlikely Johnson cracks the rotation.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What Can Thunder Fans Expect from Keyontae Johnson as a Rookie? After an impressive Summer League showing thus far, the two-way rookie from Kansas State may have earned himself a few more minutes in the N...

JULY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Officially signs two-way deal Johnson (hamstring) signed a two-way contract with the Thunder on Friday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Johnson is currently sidelined to start Summer League due to a hamstring injury, and it appears the 50th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft will likely spend the majority of his rookie campaign in the G League. In his final collegiate campaign, the 23-year-old averaged 17.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 34.1 minutes per game.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keyontae Johnson Could Be Oklahoma City's Next Two-Way Home Run The Kansas State star was considered a steal in the second round. After a stellar season in Manhattan, he could be next in line to secure a...

JUNE 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

JUNE 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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