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• Nets' James Johnson: Tallies seven points Sunday

  1D ago •

  Johnson supplied seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 20 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 136-125 loss to the Timberwolves. Johnson was held scoreless in his return to the court Friday, but he was more productive against Minnesota on Sunday. The 34-year-old has had inconsistent playing time off the bench for most of the season, but he's averaged 17.5 minutes per game across his last two appearances.

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• Nets' James Johnson: Expected to play Wednesday

  7D ago •

  Johnson (non-COVID illness) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Wizards, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports. Johnson was sidelined for back-to-back games due to a non-COVID aliment, but he's expected to return Wednesday. Kevin Durant (knee), Paul Millsap (personal) and Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) have all been ruled out against the Wizards, so Nets will likely have to rely on big minutes from Johnson, Kessler Edwards, Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge.

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• Nets' James Johnson: Sitting out second straight game

  9D ago •

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

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• Nets' James Johnson: Late scratch due to illness

  9D ago •

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

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• Nets' James Johnson: Available Saturday

  12/24/2021 •

  Johnson (COVID_19 protocols) will be available for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports. Johnson has been in the health and safety protocols for the past 10 days, but he's now cleared them and will be available to play Christmas Day in Los Angeles. The 34-year-old could have an increased role for Brooklyn with Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge still sidelined in the protocols.

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