STANLEY JOHNSON NEWS

Mavs rout Lakers 128-110 with LeBron sitting, AD near return

Luka Doncic scored 34 points in a triple-double and the Dallas Mavericks routed the Lakers 128-110 with Los Angeles missing LeBron James because of an ankle issue

MARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting at Dallas Johnson will start Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Bill Oram of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson continues to be in and out of the starting five, and he'll get the nod over Wenyen Gabriel on Tuesday. As a starter this month, Johnson has averaged 7.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 23.3 minutes.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James, Davis watch debacle in Dallas as Lakers await return

The Los Angeles Lakers are waiting on the return of LeBron James and Anthony Davis as they flirt with missing the play-in tournament for the Western Conference playoffs

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers reserve Stanley Johnson's inspired play a silver lining in loss Stanley Johnson scored 13 points on five-for-seven shooting and added five rebounds and eight assists in the Lakers' loss to the Philadelphi...

MARCH 24, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Joel Embiid, Sixers hold off LeBron-less Lakers, 126-121

Joel Embiid had 30 points and 10 rebounds, James Harden added 24 points and the Philadelphia 76ers hung on for a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron James

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Draws start Wednesday Johnson is starting Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Johnson will come off the bench for the second time in the last three games since LeBron James (knee) is unavailable Wednesday. Johnson has averaged 7.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 21.3 minutes per game across his last four appearances.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Home cookin': LeBron leads Lakers over Cavs in Ohio return

LeBron James scored 38 points, notched another triple-double and sparked memories of his time in Cleveland, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-120 win over the Cavaliers

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coming off bench Monday Johnson will come off the bench Monday against the Cavaliers, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson started Saturday against the Wizards and posted 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 25 minutes, but he'll move back to the bench Monday. Dwight Howard will start in his place as coach Frank Vogel opts to start a true center in Cleveland.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Johnson will start Saturday's game against the Wizards, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact After coming off the bench for two games, Johnson gets the nod, and Wenyen Gabriel will head to the pine. As a starter this month, he's averaging 5.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 21.0 minutes.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to bench Johnson will come off the bench Wednesday against the Timberwolves, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Johnson started the past four games averaged only 4.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 19.5 minutes and will return to the bench Wednesday. Dwight Howard will start in his place, pushing LeBron James back to power forward.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Johnson is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson will rejoin the starting lineup Wednesday after coming off the bench for Monday's loss to the Spurs. The 25-year-old is averaging 6.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 21.7 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench role Johnson isn't starting Monday's game against the Spurs, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Johnson will return to a bench role after starting Saturday's matchup against the Warriors. He may still be in line for a sizeable workload, however, as LeBron James (knee) has been ruled out for the contest. Johnson is averaging 18.8 minutes over his last five games.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Mavericks Johnson will start Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Johnson continues to be in and out of the starting five, and he gets the nod Tuesday as LeBron James starts at center and Trevor Ariza comes off the bench. In his past five starts, Johnson has averaged 4.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 19.4 minutes.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Johnson isn't starting Friday's game against the Clippers, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson started in each of the two games leading up to the All-Star break, but he'll take on a bench role Friday while Trevor Ariza rejoins the starting lineup. Johnson has averaged 8.8 points and 3.2 rebounds in 21.2 minutes per game across 10 appearances off the bench this year.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Johnson will start Saturday's matchup against the Warriors, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact After a two-game stint off the bench, Johnson returns to the starting five, pushing Trevor Ariza to the pine. In his past seven starts, Johnson has averaged 4.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 24.7 minutes.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giannis scores 44, leads Bucks' 131-116 win over Lakers

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 44 points on 17-for-20 shooting, and Khris Middleton scored all 21 of his points in the first half of the Milwaukee Bucks’ 131-116 victory over the Los...

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Modest production in start Johnson finished Saturday's 122-115 overtime win over New York with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes.

Impact Johnson drew his seventh consecutive start and has averaged 4.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes during those contests. While he's been a mainstay in the starting lineup recently, coach Frank Vogel said after the game that Avery Bradley is still a candidate to start games against teams with high-caliber guard play, such as Golden State, Atlanta or Portland.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Lakers sign Stanley Johnson for rest of season The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Stanley Johnson for the rest of the season after the Orange County native’s strong performances o...

JANUARY 27, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Los Angeles Lakers sign Stanley Johnson for rest of season

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Stanley Johnson for the rest of the season after the Orange County native’s strong performances over the past month

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers Sign Stanley Johnson ' Los Angeles Lakers Johnson has averaged 6.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.2 minutes through 14 games (six starts) with Los Angeles this season.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • NBA.COM

Lakers to sign Stanley Johnson to two-year deal Shams Charania: Forward Stanley Johnson has agreed to a new two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. J...

JANUARY 26, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Lands two-year contract Johnson signed a two-year contract with the Lakers on Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson has been with the Lakers for just over a month on a set of three 10-day contracts, and he'll now be rewarded with a contract for the remainder of the season. The 25-year-old has played double-digit minutes in each of his 11 appearances with the Lakers, and he rejoined the starting lineup for Tuesday's win over Brooklyn. While it's not clear whether Johnson will maintain his starting role, he should continue to see relatively consistent playing time.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Johnson is starting Tuesday's tilt against the Nets, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson is back in the lineup, pushing Trevor Ariza to the bench while Anthony Davis (knee) makes his return at center. In Johnson's previous five starts, he averaged 5.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 21.8 minutes.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 off bench Johnson ended with 11 points (3-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Friday's 116-105 victory over the Magic.

Impact Johnson didn't have a particularly high shot volume during Friday's victory, but he converted 75 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc to post his second double-digit scoring total in the last three games. He's come off the bench in each of the last five games and has averaged 8.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 17.6 minutes per contest across that span.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James scores 29, plays center as Lakers rally past Magic

LeBron James scored 29 points and played exclusively at center in the second half as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit and beat the Orlando Magic...

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS