Keldon Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - San Antonio Spurs

Won't play against Orlando Johnson (elbow) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Magic, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact Johnson will miss his third game of the season Wednesday after being downgraded from questionable to out with a left elbow laceration. Doug McDermott and Cedi Osman are candidates to receive extended minutes in his absence. Johnson's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with New Orleans.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with elbow laceration Johnson is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic due to a left elbow laceration.

Impact Johnson posted 14 points (5-10 FG), five rebounds, three assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Monday's loss to Washington, and he appears to have cut his elbow during the contest as well. Johnson hasn't missed a game since Dec. 31 and has been sidelined just twice this season, but his availability for Wednesday will likely be a game-time decision.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

2023-24 San Antonio Spurs Season | Keldon Johnson's Post-Game Interview 1.27.2024

JANUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Spurs stun Wolves on Keldon Johnson's late FT Devin Vassell scored 25 points, Victor Wembanyama added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Keldon Johnson hit the game-winning free throw as the...

JANUARY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Owns glass in season best outing Johnson posted 21 points (9-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 116-100 victory over Portland.

Impact Johnson led all players in Friday's contest in rebounds while setting a new season high mark and ending as one of three Spurs with 20 or more points in a double-double performance. Johnson has surpassed the 20-point mark in 18 games this season, accompanying that with 10 or more rebounds in seven of those contests.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Keldon Johnson's 21 PTS, 16 REB vs Portland | 2023-24 San Antonio Spurs

JANUARY 27 • YOUTUBE

Gets stitches in first half Johnson suffered a laceration on his face Monday against Philadelphia, but he's expected to return to the contest, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson's chin required stitches after being cut by Tobias Harris in the second quarter of Monday's game. Johnson returned to the locker room, but he should emerge once his wound is tended to.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Spurs in scoring vs. Hornets Johnson racked up 25 points (9-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes during Friday's 124-120 loss to Charlotte.

Impact Johnson shot an efficient 60.0 percent from the field in a game when the Spurs were without Victor Wembanyama (rest). Johnson came into Friday's game off the heels of his second straight game scoring just five points, but he's now reached 20-plus points for the second time in four weeks. His efficiency is something to monitor, as he's shooting just 37.1 percent from the field in January, down from 44.6 percent for the season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

2023-24 San Antonio Spurs Season | Keldon Johnson's Shootaround vs Boston 1.17.2024

JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

Dominant scoring despite loss Johnson contributed 26 points (8-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one block over 30 minutes during Saturday's 122-116 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Johnson scored at every level Saturday, showcasing great efficiency after limping to 39.2 percent shooting from the field and 31.7 percent shooting from deep across his last seven games. Notably, that seven-game span has yielded 5.4 free throws per game, which is a good sign for Johnson's already-strong scoring floor given that he had averaged just 3.4 free throw-attempts per game through his first 29 appearances this season. He averaged 5.2 free throws across 63 starts last year.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

2023-24 San Antonio Spurs Season | Keldon Johnson's Post-Game Interview 1.13.2024

JANUARY 14 • YOUTUBE

Struggles with shot Friday Johnson provided 10 points (3-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes during Friday's 135-99 win over Charlotte.

Impact Johnson scored in double digits off the bench for the sixth consecutive game, but he needed 11 shots to score 10 points and also struggled to make an impact in other categories. He only logged 19 minutes, however, as the Spurs secured a blowout win, meaning Johnson should be fully rested and able to handle his usual workload when the Spurs take on the Bulls on Saturday in the second half of a back-to-back.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench in big win Johnson totaled 17 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and two steals in 25 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 130-108 victory over the Pi...

Impact The Spurs gave their second unit plenty of run in the big win, and Johnson led the group in scoring. The fifth-year forward has scored in double digits in seven of his eight games since moving to the bench, averaging 18.5 points, 5.0 boards, 3.0 assists, 2.0 threes and 0.8 steals in 29.4 minutes over that stretch.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Keldon Johnson's 17 PTS, 3 AST, 2 STL vs Detroit | 2023-24 San Antonio Spurs

JANUARY 11 • YOUTUBE

Victor Wembanyama has 1st NBA triple-double for Spurs in 130-108 win against Pistons

Victor Wembanyama recorded his first NBA triple-double and led the Spurs to a 130-108 win against the Pistons on Wednesday night.

JANUARY 11

Victor Wembanyama has 1st NBA triple-double for Spurs in 130-108 win against Pistons

San Antonio Spurs Keldon Johnson Walk-Off Sound after San Antonio Spurs win over the Detroit Pistons

JANUARY 11 • YOUTUBE

Sparks team off bench in defeat Johnson ended with 18 points (6-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 117-115 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Johnson led all Spurs bench players in minutes played and scoring while connecting on a trio of threes and ending as one of four players with 15 or more points in Sunday's contest. Johnson posted his 12th game of the year with three or more threes while notching his third game out of the last four contests with 18 or more points.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Active Sunday Johnson (wrist) will play Sunday against Cleveland.

Impact Johnson's right wrist contusion will not sideline him Sunday, marking his third consecutive appearance after missing a contest Dec. 31 against Boston due to back spasms. Johnson will likely come off the bench Sunday with Julian Champagnie remaining in the starting lineup.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Johnson is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a right wrist contusion.

Impact Johnson is expected to play in Sunday's contest despite dealing with a right wrist contusion. Johnson has come off the bench in each of his last six appearances and is averaging 18.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 29.5 minutes over that span.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Secures double-double off bench Johnson contributed 14 points (5-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist over 30 minutes during Thursday's 125-121 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Johnson led all Spurs in rebounds while finishing as one of five players with a double-digit point total in a double-double outing off the bench. Johnson has hauled in 10 or more rebounds in seven games this year, tallying a double-double in all seven of those contests.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

2023-24 San Antonio Spurs Season | Keldon Johnson's Post-Game Interview 1.4.2024

JANUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

Cleared for action Johnson (back) is available for Tuesday's game against Memphis, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports

Impact Johnson is set to return from a one-game absence due to back spasms. He scored 22 points (8-14 FG) in 33 minutes in a loss to Memphis on Nov.18.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday Johnson (back) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Impact Johnson missed just his second game of the season Sunday against Boston due to back spasms, but he's trending in the right direction for Tuesday. In 13 December outings, Johnson compiled averages of 18.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.8 three-pointers.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Johnson (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Johnson has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss his first game since Nov. 14. He's been battling back spasms for a couple of weeks, so this may just be a rest day. However, it's also possible the Spurs opt to keep him sidelined for a couple of games to make sure he's back to 100 percent when he plays again. Johnson's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Memphis.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Victor Wembanyama has 1st NBA triple-double for Spurs in 130-108 win against Pistons