KEON JOHNSON NEWS

Blazers' Keon Johnson is playing for 'the one who lit a spark in me': his late father After his father's untimely passing in June of 2022, Keon Johnson re-dedicated himself to basketball in a desire to honor him.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets green light Johnson (illness) will play Monday night against the Pistons, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact Johnson was previously listed as questionable due to illness, but the team has since cleared him to run the floor Monday evening. He's averaging 6.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists over his last five games.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might not play Monday Johnson (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Johnson already missed Friday's contest against the Warriors, and it's uncertain whether he'll be able to recover in time for Monday's game, although the Blazers are expected to make a decision closer to the 10 PM ET tipoff. Johnson's absence shouldn't impact many fantasy rosters, however, as he's averaging only 6.4 points and 2.0 rebounds across 14.9 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Johnson will miss Friday's game against the Warriors due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Johnson is part of a long injury report for Portland, with Justise Winslow (ankle) and Gary Payton (conditioning) notably out while Jusuf Nurkic (calf) is listed as probable for the contest. Shaedon Sharpe will likely receive expanded run on the wing Friday and is a worthwhile streaming option. Johnson's next chance to play will come Monday against Detroit.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Quick: Blazers on Friday at Golden St. will be without... - The Athletic Blazers on Friday at Golden St. will be without Gary Payton II (return to competition conditioning), Keon Johnson (non-COVID illness), Justi...

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Another two steals Monday Johnson supplied eight points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and two steals over 18 minutes during Monday's 124-113 win over Charlotte.

Impact Johnson provided low-volume yet intriguing production in the win, logging at least 14 minutes for the fifth time in his past six games. With both Justise Winslow (ankle) and Gary Payton (abdomen) on the sideline, Johnson figures to continue playing a consistent role off the bench. He isn't going to do enough to be considered in standard fantasy formats, but for those in deeper leagues, he should at least be on the radar.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drills three in return Johnson (hip) played 29 seconds in Thursday's 121-120 loss to the Nuggets, finishing with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt).

Impact Back in action for the first time since Nov. 7, Johnson hit a three-pointer late in the first quarter to take a six-point lead into the second quarter, but head coach Chauncey Billups surprisingly didn't call his number the rest of the way. Before missing time with the hip injury, Johnson had been a regular in the rotation. Still, he could find himself out of the mix if the Trail Blazers decide to prioritize rookie first-round pick Shaedon Sharpe and/or Gary Payton (abdomen), who should be close to making his season debut.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active Thursday Johnson (hip) will play Thursday against Denver.

Impact Johnson will make his return to the hardwood after a month-long absence due to a left hip injury. Although he will be available, it can be assumed he will be under some sort of restriction considering he has not seen in-game minutes in over a month. His return will likely take some minutes away from Justise Winslow and Shaedon Sharpe.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Thursday Johnson (hip) is probable Thursday against Denver, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact It appears that Johnson will be active for the first time since Nov. 5 against the Suns due to a lingering hip injury. The guard has scored in double figures two times in six appearances.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portland hosts Indiana after Simons' 45-point performance

Portland takes on the Indiana Pacers after Anfernee Simons scored 45 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 116-111 win against the Utah Jazz

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland faces Utah, looks to break 3-game slide

Portland aims to stop its three-game losing streak with a win against Utah

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sidelined multiple weeks Johnson (hip) will be out for "a couple more weeks," Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Johnson hasn't played since Nov. 5 due to a left hip injury. Justise Winslow and Jerami Grant have seen extended playing time in his absence. Johnson averaged 7.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.8 steals in 17.7 minutes across six games before going down to injury.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simons, Trail Blazers square off against the Lakers

Portland visits Los Angeles for a Western Conference matchup Wednesday

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed out for Tuesday Johnson (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Johnson is set to miss his 12th straight game due to a left hip injury. A timetable for his return has yet to be established at this point.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portland plays conference rival Los Angeles

Los Angeles faces Portland for a Western Conference matchup Tuesday

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Sunday Johnson (hip) won't play in Sunday's game against the Nets.

Impact Johnson will miss his 11th consecutive game due to a hip injury. Johnson's next opportunity to play is Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn hosts Portland after Grant's 44-point game

Portland visits the Brooklyn Nets after Jerami Grant scored 44 points in the Trail Blazers' 132-129 overtime victory over the New York Knicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Friday Johnson (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against New York.

Impact Johnson hasn't played since Nov. 5 and will be out for a 10th consecutive game Friday. His next chance to suit up will be Sunday in Brooklyn.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell scores 34, Cavaliers beat Trail Blazers 114-96

Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points and Jarrett Allen had a season-high 24 points and 13 rebounds, sending the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 114-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Wednesday Johnson (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Cleveland.

Impact Johnson hasn't seen the court since Nov. 5 and continues to deal with a hip injury. It's unclear when he'll return to game action, but his next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Knicks.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell and the Cavaliers play the Trail Blazers

Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland into a matchup against Portland averaging 29.8 points per game

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable Monday Johnson (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Johnson continues to deal with a hip pointer issue and will be unavailable for an eighth consecutive game. His next chance to return will be Wednesday against the Cavaliers.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Johnson (hip) will miss Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Saturday marks Johnson's eighth straight absence due to a hip pointer injury. However, when the Trail Blazers are fully healthy, Johnson doesn't factor into their nightly rotation, so his absence will not make a major impact.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Johnson (hip) will not suit up for Thursday's game against the Nets, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Johnson will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to the lingering hip injury. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday against the Jazz.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tabbed questionable Thursday Johnson (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against Brooklyn.

Impact Johnson hasn't played since Nov 5 due to a lingering hip injury. The guard will try his best to return to the floor versus the Nets, but there isn't a clear and official indication as to when he will return.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE