Tre Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Third-year option picked up Washington has exercised the third-year team option on Johnson on Sunday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact The Wizards selected Johnson with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Across 65 regular-season appearances, the 20-year-old has averaged 12.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.9 three-pointers in 23.8 minutes a night. His minutes are down slightly in his second year as a pro, but Johnson figures to be a key piece for Washington moving forward.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Johnson (Achilles) is available for Friday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Johnson will shed his questionable tag due to right Achilles tightness and return from a one-game absence. The second-year guard is averaging 12.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.8 triples across 22.8 minutes per contest in four regular-season outings.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Johnson (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Johnson was a late scratch prior to Wednesday's loss to Cleveland due to right Achilles tightness and could remain on the inactive list Friday. His absence would leave additional minutes available for guys like Bilal Coulibaly, Bub Carrington and Will Riley.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Johnson has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to right Achilles soreness.

Impact The Achilles soreness is a new issue for Johnson, who was a late scratch ahead of tipoff. His next chance to play will come Friday against the Hornets. With the 2025 No. 6 overall pick sidelined, Bilal Coulibaly and Bub Carrington could see increased playing time.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Young scores 25 points as the Wizards hold off Wilson and the Bulls for a 124-120 win

Trae Young had 25 points and nine assists, and the Washington Wizards held off the Chicago Bulls for a 124-120 victory

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Drops 20 points in Friday's loss Johnson racked up 20 points (7-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 112-102 loss to Toronto.

Impact The Wizards didn't have the best night offensively Friday, but Johnson kept his team in the game with 20 points off the bench, which was second-most on Washington behind Trae Young (22). Johnson had only four games of 20-plus points across 60 regular-season contests (42 starts) in 2025-26, but his scoring performance against Toronto could be a sign of things to come for the second-year guard.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tre Johnson puts up 20 vs. Raptors

OCTOBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Barnes, Barrett pace stingy Raptors to a 112-102 win over the Wizards

Scottie Barnes had 28 points and 14 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors continued their stellar defensive start to the season with a 112-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Fr...

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Modest production in opener Johnson logged eight points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one block over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 128-116 win over Milwaukee.

Impact The second-year guard was effective in his time off the bench despite the modest statistical output. Kyshawn George (18/5/3/1/1) impressed in the starting lineup, meaning Johnson will have to make the most of his minutes in the second unit as long as the Wizards are healthy.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Gets hot off bench Johnson recorded 15 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Saturday's 114-108 preseason win over the Pistons in overtime.

Impact After scoring five points on 2-of-6 shooting in Thursday's preseason-opening win over New York, Johnson bounced back Saturday. The second-year guard tied for the team lead in scoring and paced all players in three-pointers made. The 20-year-old figures to begin the regular season in a bench role behind Kyshawn George.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tre Johnson drops 15 points in win vs Detroit Pistons

OCTOBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Quiet in preseason win Johnson recorded five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one rebound in 18 minutes during Thursday's 111-109 preseason victory over New York.

Impact Johnson struggled to establish an offensive rhythm, attempting just six shots while contributing little outside the scoring column. The young guard will look to build consistency during Washington's remaining preseason games, but the Wizards' crowded backcourt could make regular playing time difficult to secure.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Role change likely for 2026-27 Johnson (rest) is likely to revert back to a bench role to open 2026-27 after finishing last season as a starter.

Impact The Wizards are set to send out a new starting lineup this year, now headlined by veteran stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis as well as rookie No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa, and they're also set to get Kyshawn George and Alex Sarr (toe) back in the fold. Washington does have a rather thin backcourt behind Young and George, however, so both Johnson and Bub Carrington should remain involved to a significant extent off the bench in 2026-27.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out for remainder of Summer League Johnson (rest) has been shut down for the remainder of the Las Vegas Summer League, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson appeared in just one game for the Wizards this summer, posting 26 points (11-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes in Thursday's win over Utah. AJ Dybantsa and Will Riley have also been shut down for the remainder of Summer League.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Johnson (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Kings, Joshua Valdez of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact The Wizards may have seen enough from Johnson this summer after he dropped 26 points in Thursday's win over Utah. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against Chicago.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tre Johnson just answered a massive question the Wizards hoped for Tre Johnson after a somewhat underwhelming rookie season looked amazing to start the summer league.

JULY 10 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Drops 26 points in SL win Johnson (foot) finished with 26 points (11-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes in Thursday's 92-88 Summer League win over the Jazz.

Impact Johnson wasn't shy about hunting his shot from beyond the arc, but he wasn't very efficient from downtown. Still, the 20-year-old guard finished second on the team in scoring and was the only Wizards player to knock down multiple triples. The Texas product started 42 of his 60 regular-season appearances as a rookie, though the arrival of AJ Dybantsa will likely push Johnson into a bench role.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

New competition added The arrival of AJ Dybantsa creates additional competition on the wing, though Johnson (foot) should still maintain a decent role in Washington's young core.

Impact The 2025 lottery pick showed flashes as a scorer during his rookie season and figures to remain an important perimeter option alongside Dybantsa and Bilal Coulibaly. While touches may become harder to find on a deeper roster, especially with Trae Young around, Johnson's long-term outlook remains strong as the Wizards continue building around multiple young wings.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

After a difficult rebuild, the Wizards have new hope after adding Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick

The Washington Wizards took AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the NBA draft

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

The Wizards can't ignore what Darryn Peterson could unlock next to Tre Johnson The Wizards have to at least flirt with the idea of pairing Tre Johnson alongside Darryn Peterson in the backcourt.

JUNE 4 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Tre Johnson could help the Wizards most in an unexpected role Tre Johnson could provide the spark off the bench that the Wizards need.

MAY 24 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Not playing Sunday Johnson (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Cavaliers.

Impact The rookie first-rounder will end up missing the final five games of the regular season due to a right foot sprain. He'll end his first NBA season averaging 12.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.9 threes and 0.6 steals over 24.1 minutes, starting in 42 of 60 games. Jaden Hardy and Jamir Watkins should both operate in elevated roles in Sunday's regular-season finale.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Friday Johnson (foot) will be sidelined for Friday's tilt against the Heat.

Impact Friday will mark a fourth straight absence for the rookie, who has just one more chance to take the floor Sunday before the season ends for Washington. If he's already played his final game of the campaign, he'll conclude with averages of 12.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.1 minutes.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Johnson (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat.

Impact Johnson has a chance to return from a three-game absence Friday, but even if he's cleared, he'll likely see limited minutes. He's made only four appearances over Washington's past 11 games, averaging 10.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 23.5 minutes.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Johnson (foot) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Johnson will be sidelined for his third straight contest, though he could return Friday against the Heat. Jamir Watkins and Bub Carrington could be more involved in the backcourt with this news.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

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