SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
KELDON JOHNSON #0 - SMALL FORWARD - SAN ANTONIO SPURS
12.5 PPG •
5.7 RPG •
1.8 APG
12.5 PPG
5.7 RPG
1.8 APG
Spurs' Keldon Johnson suffers dislocated shoulder San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson has suffered a dislocated right shoulder, forcing him to miss the start of training camp. He’s expe...
Missing training camp with injury Johnson suffered a dislocated right shoulder Saturday, causing him to miss the start of training camp, but is expected to return for the start of the regular season, Shams Charania...
Impact Johnson signed a four-year, $80 million extension with the Spurs in July. The 6-foot-6 forward broke out in 2021, posting averages of 17.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.8 steals. His efficiency was also impressive, shooting 46.6 percent from the field and 39.8 percent from three. This shoulder injury should not affect him once the regular season rolls around, and he should continue to be a focal point in San Antonio's offense.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Inks extension Johnson and the Spurs have agreed on a four-year, $80 million contract extension, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact With the Spurs in a transitional period as a franchise, they have opted to commit to Johnson for the foreseeable future. The 22-year-old has progressed impressively in each of his three seasons with the team. He capped the 2021-22 season with career highs across the board to the tune of 17.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.1 triples across 31.9 minutes per game. With the departure of Dejounte Murray to the Hawks, he projects to have an even bigger role n the upcoming season.
JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Plays 33 minutes in loss Johnson supplied 24 points (8-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, three assists and four steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 130-120 loss to the Mavericks.
Impact Prior to the game, coach Gregg Popovich implied that he would limit the workloads of Johnson and other regulars, but the Spurs essentially used their regular rotation, despite having nothing on the line. Johnson finished the regular season with his ninth consecutive 20-point game. The 10th-seeded Spurs will have a pair of off days prior to Wednesday's play-in matchup against the Pelicans.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doncic injury puts playoff status in doubt as Mavs top Spurs
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Will have minutes limit Johnson will play limited minutes during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of Project Spurs reports.
Impact it's unclear how many minutes Johnson will see, but coach Gregg Popovich made it clear that the forward will be one of several players who will not see their usual workload Sunday. With that in mind, Johnson is best avoided in DFS contests.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Sunday Johnson (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
Impact Johnson was one of a handful of Spurs' regulars to rest Saturday, but they are all expected back in the rotation Sunday. Over his last seven appearances, the third-year forward has averaged 22.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 34.6 minutes per game.
APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doncic and the Mavericks play the Spurs
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Among resting starters Johnson is out Saturday against the Warriors due to right knee soreness, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact The Spurs' key players have all appeared on the injury report. At forward, Keita Bates-Diop and Zach Collins should be among those receiving extra minutes.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leads way in wild loss Johnson contributed 20 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-7 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Thursday's 127-121 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Eight different Spurs scored in double digits, with Johnson topping them all, but the team effort wasn't enough to overcome a 49-point eruption from Anthony Edwards. Johnson has scored at least 20 points in eight straight games to help San Antonio lock up a spot in the play-in tournament, averaging 22.5 points, 6.1 boards, 3.3 assists and 3.0 threes over that stretch.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Warriors take on the Spurs, look for 4th straight victory
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Keldon Johnson 20 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST ' San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
APRIL 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Edwards scores 49 as Timberwolves hold off Spurs, 127-121
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Comes close to double-double Johnson finished with 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds and three assists across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 116-97 victory over the Nuggets.
Impact Johnson has embraced a bigger role on offense with Dejounte Murray (illness) out, and the Olympic medalist has done a good job of stepping up his game. To be fair, though, Johnson has been a key piece on offense all season long for the Spurs, but his numbers have experienced a spike of late. He's scored at least 20 points in each of his last seven appearances.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keldon Johnson's 20 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST vs. Denver ' 2021-22 San Antonio Spurs Season
APRIL 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Spurs beat Nuggets 116-97, earn spot in play-in tournament
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Scores 28 points in huge win Johnson provided 28 points (9-20 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block over 37 minutes during Sunday's 113-92 victory over Portland.
Impact Johnson came up big for the Spurs when the team needed him the most, and the Olympic medalist led San Antonio in a win that could be key for the team's chances of reaching the play-in tournament. The former Kentucky standout has now scored 20 or more points in six straight contests and is averaging 22.1 points per game over his last 10 appearances.
APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Keldon Johnson's 28 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST vs. Portland ' 2021-22 San Antonio Spurs Season
APRIL 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
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Remains consistent Johnson finished with 21 points (6-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six assists and five rebounds in Friday's 130-111 win over Portland.
Impact Johnson was second among all scorers and recorded his fifth-straight game of at least 21 points. The Kentucky product has quickly established himself as a key piece in San Antonio's young core and should continue to produce the rest of the way.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spurs maintain 10th place in West with big win over Blazers
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