Johnson had six points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes during Friday's 122-115 loss to Detroit.
Johnson played meaningful minutes in the loss, a true indication that the Pacers are done for the season. Unfortunately, he was a minus-15 in a game they lost by seven, providing minimal tangible production. The Pacers' final game of the season is against the Knicks on Sunday, providing Johnson with his last opportunity to break a sweat before going into hibernation once again.
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Pacers' James Johnson: Re-signs with Indiana
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The Pacers re-signed Johnson on Monday.
Johnson was waived by Indiana to make room for a trio of players coming over in a deal with Milwaukee ahead of the trade deadline. The Pacers have opted to bring back the veteran forward a few days later, but their roster currently sits at 17 players, meaning they'll have to make some corresponding moves to reach the 15-player threshold.
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James Johnson: Waived by Indiana
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Johnson was waived by the Pacers on Thursday, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Johnson hasn't been part of Indiana's rotation recently, and he'll part ways with the club after the Pacers acquired several players ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Even if Johnson is able to land a roster spot elsewhere, he's unlikely to see a significant role.
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Pacers' James Johnson: Retreats to bench
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Johnson isn't starting Friday's game against the Hawks.
Johnson got a spot start Wednesday, as Myles Turner (back) was a late scratch, but the veteran forward will retreat to his usual reserve role Friday. Johnson likely won't garner a large enough role against Atlanta to be fantasy relevant.
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Pacers' James Johnson: Gets starting nod
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Johnson is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.
Johnson is an unexpected addition to the starting lineup Wednesday, as Myles Turner (back) is a late scratch. The veteran forward hasn't played since Dec. 27.
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Pacers' James Johnson: Makes rare appearance in loss
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Johnson chipped in two points (1-3 FG) and one block over seven minutes during Monday's 113-93 loss to the Pelicans.
Johnson saw playing time for just the eighth time this season and for the first time in almost a month. This was a true garbage-time special, with a host of other benchwarmers joining Johnson on the floor to close the game. His days of being a fantasy-relevant player are behind him, so Johnson can safely be ignored in all formats.
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Pacers' James Johnson: Active Friday
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Johnson (elbow) will suit up for Friday's matchup against Washington.
Although it's certainly positive to see Johnson available for the contest, he's slated to see very few minutes, if any, considering he's appeared in only seven contests this season. However, more frontcourt minutes could be up for grabs Friday considering Isaiah Jackson (knee) is out.
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Pacers' James Johnson: Questionable Friday
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Johnson is questionable to play in Friday's game versus Washington due to a right elbow sprain.
Johnson was available to play Wednesday but didn't log any minutes. Even if Johnson plays Friday, his average of 8.9 minutes across seven games this season is unlikely to generate much fantasy value.
Pacers' James Johnson: Available to play Wednesday
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Johnson (elbow) is active Wednesday against Minnesota.
The forward will be active off the bench for the Pacers despite nursing an elbow injury. Johnson has been held scoreless across his past two appearances.
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Pacers' James Johnson: Questionable versus Minnesota
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Johnson (elbow) is questionable to play in Wednesday's matchup with the Timberwolves.
Johnson was also deemed questionable ahead of Monday's game before being ruled out due to a right elbow sprain. If Johnson isn't able to play Wednesday, his next opportunity will be Friday's game against the Wizards.
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Pacers' James Johnson: Listed out for Monday
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Johnson (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.
Johnson wasn't expected to play much of a role Monday, so his absence won't be a huge loss. He'll have a chance to return to action Wednesday in Minnesota.
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Pacers' James Johnson: Listed as questionable
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Johnson is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors due to a right elbow sprain.
Johnson played four minutes against the Trail Blazers on Sunday but is dealing with an elbow issue prior to the second half of the back-to-back set. His status shouldn't significantly impact the Pacers' rotation.
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Pacers' James Johnson: Off injury report for Wednesday
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Johnson (back) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Johnson has been unavailable lately due to a back injury. However, he only sees time when the Pacers are dealing with frontcourt injuries.
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Pacers' James Johnson: Out Saturday
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Johnson will miss Saturday's game against the Raptors due to back soreness, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Johnson is a late scratch for Saturday's contest due to the injury, vacating his season-average 14.7 frontcourt minutes for the likes of Oshae Brissett and Isaiah Jackson. His next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Hornets.
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Pacers' James Johnson: Plays 18 minutes in loss
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Johnson notched four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 18 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 116-109 loss to the Nets.
Johnson played a season-high 18 minutes against his former team but hardly made an impact in the box score. Across three appearances with Indiana, the veteran forward has averaged 3.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 14.7 minutes.
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Pacers' James Johnson: Signs training camp deal
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The Pacers signed Johnson to a training camp deal Friday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Johnson was a core part of Brooklyn's rotation last year and averaged 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 19.2 minutes across 62 games, but he was waived at the end of the season to make room for Kessler Edwards to sign a standard contract. The Pacers have a lot of young, frontcourt talent, so it may be difficult for the veteran forward to land a spot on Indiana's initial roster.
Nets' James Johnson: Waived to make room for Edwards
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Johnson (illness) was waived by the Nets on Thursday, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.
Despite Johnson being in the rotation all year -- 19.2 minutes per game in 62 appearances -- he'll be waived to allow Kessler Edwards to be signed to a full deal, as two-way players can't play in the play-in tournament. Still, it's a surprising move given the other frontcourt players on Brooklyn not seeing minutes lately -- namely, Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge.
