JAMES JOHNSON NEWS

Durant, Nets set for matchup against the Wizards

Kevin Durant leads Brooklyn into a matchup against Washington averaging 29.3 points per game

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out second straight game Johnson (illness) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Impact A non-COVID-19-related ailment will keep Johnson sidelined for the second game in a row. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant (knee) and Paul Millsap (personal) are also listed as out while Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) is considered questionable, so Brooklyn could be shorthanded in the frontcourt heading into a four-game week.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Durant, Brooklyn set for matchup with Cleveland

Kevin Durant leads Brooklyn into a matchup with Cleveland averaging 29.3 points per game

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late scratch due to illness Johnson is out Saturday against the Pelicans due to an illness, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Johnson is a late scratch and will miss his first game since Dec. 18. In his absence, more minutes could be available for Blake Griffin and Paul Millsap.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Lakers to host Brooklyn Nets Saturday

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets play the Los Angeles Lakers

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets plan to play Christmas; NBA, union evaluating protocols

The Brooklyn Nets have enough players to fly to Los Angeles and play their Christmas showdown against the Lakers, though Kevin Durant might not be among them

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Durant and the Nets visit the Trail Blazers

Kevin Durant leads Brooklyn into a matchup against Portland averaging 29.7 points per game

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top scorers meet in Brooklyn-Denver matchup

Kevin Durant and Nikola Jokic square off in a matchup of two of the league's best scorers when Brooklyn and Denver hit the court

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Durant, Irving among 10 Nets in health and safety protocols

Kyrie Irving’s return to the Brooklyn Nets is starting with a trip to the NBA’s health and safety protocols — and Kevin Durant is joining him

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando visits Brooklyn, aims to stop road skid

Orlando enters a matchup with Brooklyn as losers of 10 straight road games

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Missing 7 due to coronavirus protocols, Nets sign Galloway

The Brooklyn Nets, missing seven players because of the NBA’s coronavirus protocols, have signed veteran guard Langston Galloway to a 10-day contract

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets play the 76ers on 3-game win streak

Brooklyn is looking to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Philadelphia

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Short-handed Nets force overtime, beat Raptors 131-129

Patty Mills made a 3 to force overtime, Kevin Durant had 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 131-129 on Tuesday night

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harden in COVID-19 protocol; Nets down 7 players vs Raptors

The Brooklyn Nets were without seven players, including James Harden, on Tuesday night because of the NBA’s health and safety protocols

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets beat Mavs 102-99, hand Dallas 5th consecutive home loss

Kevin Durant scored 24 points, James Harden had 23 points and 12 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat Dallas 102-99, handing the Mavericks their fifth consecutive home loss

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LaVine, DeRozan lead Bulls to 111-107 win over Nets

Zach LaVine scored 31 points, DeMar DeRozan had 29 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 111-107

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets edge Knicks 112-110 on James Johnson's free throws James Harden and Kevin Durant carried Brooklyn all the way until James Johnson made two free throws with 2.2 seconds left, giving the Nets a...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Nets edge Knicks 112-110 on James Johnson's free throws

James Harden and Kevin Durant carried Brooklyn all the way until James Johnson made two free throws with 2.2 seconds left, giving the Nets a 112-110 victory over the New York Knick...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Durant moves into NBA's top 25, Nets beat Celtics 123-104

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Boston Celtics 123-104

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Durant scores 27, Nets get lift from rookie to down Cavs

Kevin Durant returned to Brooklyn’s lineup and scored 27 points, James Harden added 14 points and a season-high 14 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-1...

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts double-double off bench Johnson ended with 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists and one block across 26 minutes during Friday's 115-113 win over Orlando.

Impact Johnson hadn't scored more than three points in any of his first eight appearances of the season, but he shot 72.7 percent from the floor Friday and led the Nets' bench players in scoring. Across the last four games, the 34-year-old has averaged 4.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in 15.5 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harden rallies Nets to 115-113 win over Magic as Durant sits

James Harden had 36 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and the Brooklyn Nets overcame a 19-point deficit and the absence of Kevin Durant to beat the Orlando Magic 115-113

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brooklyn set for road matchup with the Bulls

The Chicago Bulls host the Brooklyn Nets

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Durant scores 31 points, Nets beat Raptors for 5th straight

Kevin Durant had 31 points, James Harden scored 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, and the Brooklyn Nets won their fifth straight game , beating the Toronto Raptors 116-103

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS