Johnson isn't starting Thursday's game against the Bulls, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Johnson averaged 8.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals in his last four games as a starter, but he'll shift to a bench role Thursday with D'Angelo Russell back from injury. Johnson should remain rooted in the rotation despite the role change and will presumably still log north of 20 minutes.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Pops for 18 points in win
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Johnson accumulated 18 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 111-108 victory over the Lakers.
Johnson bounced back to form by scoring 18 points, the most he has scored in over a month. Although it's been a lean few weeks, Johnson has been one of the few Nets players who has suited up on a consistent basis. Brooklyn will be back on the court Tuesday when they face the Cavaliers.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Back with first unit
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Johnson is starting Thursday's game against the Warriors, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Johnson was deployed off the bench Tuesday against the Spurs, but he'll draw another opportunity to start Thursday with Ziaire Williams shifting to a bench role. Johnson has scored 10 or more points in four of his last five opportunities as a starter.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Back in starting lineup
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Johnson will start Saturday's game against the Pistons, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
After a long stay in the starting lineup, Johnson lost his spot in the first five Friday to Cam Thomas (hamstring), who was making his first appearance since Jan. 2. However, Thomas is back in street clothes for the second half of this back-to-back set, so Johnson will reclaim his starting gig for at least one more game, though Thomas should return to action Tuesday in San Antonio. As a starter this season (36 games), Johnson has averaged 12.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals in 27.8 minutes per game.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Coming off bench Friday
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Johnson is not in the Nets' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Friday, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Johnson has started in 36 of the Nets' last 37 games, but he will cede his spot in the starting five to the returning Cam Thomas (hamstring). Johnson has averaged 13.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.9 steals over 28.7 minutes per game since the beginning of February.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Four swipes vs. Wizards
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Johnson accumulated nine points (4-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals in 26 minutes during Monday's 107-99 loss to Washington.
Johnson didn't do much on the offensive side of the floor Monday, but he was active on the defensive side as he led both teams in steals, tying a season-best mark that he set against the Pacers on Jan. 6. He entered Monday's game averaging 1.0 steals per game, but he's been more active on defense as of late and has logged at least three steals in three of his last four games.
Johnson accumulated 16 points (8-19 FG, 0-6 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 26 minutes during Thursday's 110-97 loss to the Cavaliers.
Johnson posted a solid stat line overall, but his shooting woes were noticeable since he finished with 19 shots taken. He snapped a stretch of three games in which he didn't reach the 15-point mark, but the lack of efficiency could start being a problem for fantasy managers, especially ones who have Johnson rostered on category-based leagues. He's making just 37.9 percent of his shots and 26.2 percent of his threes since the beginning of February.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Scores team-high 22 points
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Johnson racked up 22 points (7-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 99-97 victory over the Rockets.
Johnson led the Nets with 22 points, the third time in the past six games he has tallied at least 20 points. Brooklyn has now won three straight games, including back-to-back wins against the Rockets. Despite the constant uncertainty surrounding the rotation in Brooklyn, Johnson's role has remained relatively consistent. He has started seven straight games and 28 of the past 29.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Returns to starting unit
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Johnson is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Knicks.
Johnson will replace Ziaire Williams (ankle) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Johnson is averaging 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 28.0 minutes across his last 10 starting appearances.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Headed to bench
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Johnson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Johnson will head back to his regular bench role for the first time since Dec. 1 due to the return of Cameron Johnson. Keon is averaging 5.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game when playing on the second unit.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Scores 20 points Tuesday
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Johnson posted 20 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 132-114 win over the Trail Blazers.
Johnson has reached the 20-point mark just three times all season, so the fact that he's done it twice over the Nets' last three outings is encouraging. The former Tennessee standout has been better than expected since moving to a starting role in December. He made his first start of the campaign Dec. 2 and hasn't looked back, averaging 11.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game as a starter (19 games).
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Leads team with 22 points
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Johnson chipped in 22 points (8-21 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Friday's 124-105 loss to the Nuggets.
The Nets were outplayed and overworked Friday evening, but Johnson did his best to keep the team above water. Numerous injuries have thrust Johnson into an expanded role, and Friday's result marked his second-highest scoring total of the season. The Tennessee product will continue to be a key part of the offense while the Nets limp through the schedule.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Productive in loss
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Johnson posted 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and four steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 113-99 loss to the Pacers.
With the Nets dealing with several injuries and unloading some veterans via trade recently, Johnson has become a popular pickup in fantasy basketball. Over his last eight appearances, he's been very productive with averages of 14.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 31.7 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Tallies 17 points Wednesday
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Johnson racked up 17 points (6-18 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 130-113 loss to Toronto.
Johnson scored double digits for the fifth straight game, continuing his recent bump in form. He has recorded at least one steal in all five games, logging at least 29 minutes in four. Although the return of Cam Thomas (injury management) will impact Johnson's opportunities, he should remain a key piece in the rotation given the Nets are simply trying to get a look at what their young core can deliver on a nightly basis.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Scores career-high 25 points
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Johnson recorded 25 points (10-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 96-87 loss to the Spurs.
Johnson notched a new career-high scoring mark and led Brooklyn in this tight loss to the Spurs. The former Tennessee standout has been starting in recent weeks due to the team's lack of depth in the backcourt caused by injuries to players such as Cam Thomas (hamstring) and Ziaire Williams (knee), and Johnson is making the most of the opportunity. He's scored in double digits in four of his last seven starts.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Records three steals
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Johnson finished with 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals in 28 minutes during Monday's 110-95 loss to the Heat.
Johnson recorded a season-high three steals, a number he's reached four times in his career. The Nets were shorthanded Monday due to Dorian Finney-Smith (calf) being out, but Monday's line is something to keep in mind with the Nets rumored to be sellers at the trade deadline. Johnson is certainly on the deep-league radar going forward.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Starting role yields little
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Johnson finished Saturday's 105-94 loss to the Jazz with eight points (3-14 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes.
With Cam Thomas (hamstring) and Ziaire Williams (knee) sidelined, Johnson continues to start for the Nets but has yet to fully take advantage of the situation. Having now started seven consecutive games, Johnson has scored double-digits only once, producing 43 total points in that time. Although there is a chance he continues to start, at least for the foreseeable future, Johnson is unlikely to be a leading producer, especially once the team is healthy.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Starting Monday vs. Bulls
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Johnson will enter the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bulls, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Johnson will receive his first start as a member of the Nets, with his last start coming in the 2021-22 campaign with Portland. Across his last five outings, the 22-year-old guard averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 24.0 minutes per contest while shooting 39.1 percent from the field.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Good to go Wednesday
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Johnson (ankle) will play in Wednesday's preseason contest against Philadelphia, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Johnson returns to action after missing Monday's preseason contest versus Washington due to a mild ankle sprain. Johnson will have extra opportunities for playing time due to Ben Simmons (rest) and Killian Hayes (hip) being inactive Wednesday.
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Nets' Keon Johnson: Comes off bench for 14 points
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Johnson recorded 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 115-106 preseason loss to the Clippers.
Johnson appears destined for reserve work after his results in the G League and Summer League earned him a full-time spot. The 22-year-old guard would be in line for more minutes if Ben Simmons or Cam Thomas struggle out of the gate.
