JAMES JOHNSON NEWS

Irving scores 42, Nets beat Rockets 118-105 to move to 8th

Kyrie Irving scored 42 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Houston Rockets 118-105 on improve their position in the race for play-in seeding

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out vs. Rockets Johnson (illness) is out Tuesday against the Rockets, Christian Arnold of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Tuesday will mark Johnson's first absence since Feb. 17, and he's averaged 4.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 blocks since. In his absence, more minutes could be in store for Kessler Edwards, Blake Griffin and/or LaMarcus Aldridge.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Johnson is questionable for Tuesday's game against Houston due to a non-COVID illness, Alec Sturm of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Johnson is in jeopardy of missing his first contest since Feb. 17. If he's sidelined, Kessler Edwards and Blake Griffin would likely both be candidates for increased roles.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient night off bench Johnson amassed 16 points (6-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and five blocks over 22 minutes during Thursday's 129-100 win over the 76ers.

Impact It was a sharp performance from the veteran forward, who had managed only nine points total in the last three games after shifting back to the second unit following Kevin Durant's return to action. The five blocks were a season high for Johnson while the three made threes tied his season high, but his inconsistent production makes him little more than a DFS dart throw for fantasy purposes.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to bench Johnson will come off the bench Thursday against Miami.

Impact The 35-year-old started in his past five appearances and was productive with averages of 10.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists in 29.0 minutes, but Kevin Durant (knee) is making his return to the court Thursday. Johnson should still be a rotational piece off the bench but is unlikely to have much fantasy viability going forward.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Nets with 19 points Tuesday Johnson contributed 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 109-108 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Johnson popped for a team-high 19 points, something that feels wrong to be saying out loud. Thanks to injuries and player absences, Johnson has been able to carve out a reasonable role for himself, putting up adequate production along the way. Kevin Durant is slated to return from a knee injury in the next game and that alone could signal the end of Johnson's run as a 12-team consideration.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors rally for 2nd straight win over struggling Nets

Scottie Barnes had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Gary Trent Jr. scored 24 and the Toronto Raptors rallied to beat Brooklyn 109-108 for their second win over the struggling Nets in two...

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barnes makes first 11 shots, Raptors romp 133-97 in Brooklyn

Scottie Barnes made his first 11 shots and had 28 points and a season-high 16 rebounds, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 133-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in the opener of a ho...

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Thursday Johnson is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Johnson was sidelined for the Nets' loss to the Wizards prior to the All-Star break due to a wrist injury, but he's back with the starting five for Thursday's tilt with Boston. He's averaging 5.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists over 19.3 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Johnson (wrist) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Chris Milholen of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Johnson was a late scratch for Brooklyn's final game prior to the All-Star break, but he'll be back in action against Boston. He scored in double figures in three of his five appearances prior to his absence, and he averaged 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 23.6 minutes per game during that time.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Thursday Johnson won't be available for Thursday's game against Washington due to right wrist soreness.

Impact Johnson's status for Thursday's matchup wasn't revealed until right before tipoff, so it's unclear as to when the injury popped up. Blake Griffin, Kessler Edwards and LaMarcus Aldridge could get extra run with Johnson out.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in start Johnson provided 14 points (6-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in 32 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 111-106 victory over the Knicks.

Impact Johnson drew his sixth start of the season as Kessler Edwards shifted to the bench. The veteran missed all three of his three-point attempts but was still able to register his ninth double-digit scoring outing of the campaign. It was also just the second time this season that Johnson finished with at least 10 points, five rebounds and five assists in the same game. As long as Kevin Durant (kne) and Ben Simmons (not injury related) remain sidelined, Johnson figures to be a key part of coach Steve Nash's rotation.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Johnson is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Johnson will make just his sixth start of the season as Kessler Edwards shifts to the bench. The veteran is averaging 5.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 19.0 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Johnson (knee) is available for Monday's game versus the Kings, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Johnson was labeled as questionable for Monday due to a bruised right knee, but he's been cleared to take the court for the Nets. He's averaged 9.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 22.8 minutes over the past five games, though the returns of Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) and LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) could affect his opportunities in the frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday's contest Johnson is questionable for Monday's game against the Kings due to a right knee contusion.

Impact Johnson suffered the knee injury during Saturday's loss to the Clippers and is in jeopardy of missing additional contests. If he's unable to suit up, Blake Griffin and Bruce Brown are both candidates for increased roles off the bench.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives in blowout loss Johnson closed Tuesday's 126-91 loss to the Celtics with 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 24 minutes.

Impact Johnson piled up some numbers in the blowout loss. He's seen double-digit minutes in each of the past 10 games, but he's only putting up stats good enough for fantasy relevance in deep leagues. Occasionally, he'll pop like this when the situation presents itself.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid total from bench Johnson finished with 18 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 112-101 loss to Sacramento.

Impact Johnson has aptly provided frontcourt support this season, which is sorely needed while Kevin Durant (knee) remains out. His services were more urgently required Wednesday, with LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) missing another game. Relying on Johnson is a mixed bag, however. One never knows when Blake Griffin might show up with the hot hand, and Johnson typically takes a back seat when that happens.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kings rally in 4th to hand Nets 6th straight loss, 112-101

Tyrese Haliburton scored seven of his 12 points in the fourth quarter on his way to a double-double, and the Sacramento Kings handed the stumbling Brooklyn Nets their sixth consecu...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 14 off bench Johnson totaled 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Saturday's 110-106 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Johnson shifted back to the bench Saturday after starting Wednesday's contest, and he posted his second-highest points total of the season versus Golden State. The 34-year-old has averaged 8.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.6 minutes across the past five games.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Curry, Warriors beat Kyrie Irving, Nets 110-106

Klay Thompson hit the biggest shot yet of his 2 1/2-year injury comeback, smoothly sinking a 3-pointer with 12 seconds left in the game to send the Golden State Warriors to a 110-1...

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jokic, Rivers team up to help Nuggets top Nets, 124-118

Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, Austin Rivers added 25 points off the bench and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 124-118 on Wednesday night

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Wednesday Johnson will start in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact With Nicolas Claxton (rest) and Day'Ron Sharpe (illness) already ruled out, Johnson will make his third start of the season. He's averaging 4.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 17.4 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies seven points Sunday Johnson supplied seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 20 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 136-125 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Johnson was held scoreless in his return to the court Friday, but he was more productive against Minnesota on Sunday. The 34-year-old has had inconsistent playing time off the bench for most of the season, but he's averaged 17.5 minutes per game across his last two appearances.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Johnson (non-COVID illness) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Wizards, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Johnson was sidelined for back-to-back games due to a non-COVID aliment, but he's expected to return Wednesday. Kevin Durant (knee), Paul Millsap (personal) and Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) have all been ruled out against the Wizards, so Nets will likely have to rely on big minutes from Johnson, Kessler Edwards, Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE