The Hornets waived Johnson on Friday.
Johnson's vacated roster spot was filled by the incoming Brandon Slater. After Johnson played for the G League's Greensboro Swarm a year ago, James Plowright of CLTure.org notes that the Hornets likely waived the swingman's Exhibit 10 deal to help fill their G League roster. Across 34 regular-season appearances for the Swarm last season, Johnson averaged 17.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 steals in 32.5 minutes per game.
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Keyontae Johnson: Signs with Charlotte
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The Hornets signed Johnson to a deal Thursday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Johnson spent the 2024-25 season with the G League's Greensboro Swarm, and he's back with the Charlotte organization ahead of the new campaign. The 2023 second-rounder will be trying to claim a roster spot either for the parent club or the G League squad during training camp. Across 34 regular-season outings for Greensboro last year, Johnson averaged 17.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 steals in 32.5 minutes per game.
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Keyontae Johnson: Waived by Charlotte
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Johnson was waived by the Hornets on Friday.
Johnson joined the club on a non-guaranteed pact in August, though he is now expected to play for the Greensboro Swarm of the G League. The 24-year-old was signed to a two-way contract with the Thunder last season, and he appeared in nine regular-season outings while averaging only 7.3 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Keyontae Johnson: Joins Charlotte
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Johnson signed a contract with the Hornets on Tuesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
A 2023 second-round pick by the Thunder, Johnson made only nine NBA appearances as a rookie. He starred for Oklahoma City during Summer League, dropping 20 points (8-16 FG), nine rebounds and six assists in the finale, and will look to earn a role in Charlotte during training camp.
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Thunder's Keyontae Johnson: Leads team in points
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Johnson logged 24 points (8-15 FG, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block in 35 minutes during Oklahoma City's 129-120 win over Sioux Falls on Tuesday.
Johnson had a productive scoring performance against Sioux Falls, leading the team with 24 points. Aside from his scoring, he was second on the team with seven rebounds.
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Thunder's Keyontae Johnson: Leads team in points
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Johnson logged 31 points (11-17 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 31 minutes during Oklahoma City's 120-101 win over Austin on Friday.
Johnson led the Blue with 31 points on efficient shooting, connecting on 11 of 17 field-goal attempts. The small forward is currently averaging 21.6 points per game this season.
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Thunder's Keyontae Johnson: Leads team in points
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Johnson logged 27 points (8-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, four steals and a block in 38 minutes during Oklahoma City's 111-101 win over Rio Grande on Wednesday, Jan. 10.
Johnson led the Blue offensively in both points and field-goal attempts. He was also active defensively, leading the team with four steals.
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Thunder's Keyontae Johnson: Set to play Saturday
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Johnson (hamstring) is available for Saturday's Summer League game against the Mavericks, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Johnson will make his Summer League debut Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury. The rookie guard is expected to split time between the NBA and G League this season.
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Thunder's Keyontae Johnson: Out next three games
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Johnson (hamstring) will miss all three games for the Thunder in the Salt Lake City Summer League, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Thunder fans eager to see the 50th overall pick in the 2023 Draft will have to wait a bit longer. Oklahoma City will be in Las Vegas later this week, so Johnson's next chance to play will come July 8 against Dallas.
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Thunder's Keyontae Johnson: Heading to Oklahoma City
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Johnson was selected by the Thunder with the 50th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Johnson had a tumultuous collegiate career, as he collapsed on the court in December of 2020 while playing for Florida and was later diagnosed with an increase in cardiac mass. He transferred to Kansas State in August of 2022 and was cleared to play during the 2022-23 season. The 23-year-old averaged 17.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 34.1 minutes per game with the Wildcats and was medically cleared for the NBA Draft in May. He has a solid catch-and-shoot game and will attempt to carve out a role in Oklahoma City.
