Johnson agreed Monday to extend his contract with Spanish club Real Betis, Italian basketball journalist Luca D'Alessandro reports.
Johnson initially joined the Spanish club in April, but his deal expired at the conclusion of the season. He'll end up sticking around with Real Betis rather than returning stateside to await for a potential NBA opportunity. Before joining Real Betis, Johnson made four appearances for the Magic in 2021-22 and averaged 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in 16.3 minutes.
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B.J. Johnson: Provides scoring burst for Lakeland
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Johnson averaged 20.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 28.7 minutes across 24 appearances with the Lakeland Magic during the 2021-22 campaign.
Johnson scored 20-plus points 11 times and 30-plus points five times, including a season-high 38 during a March 2 loss. The 26-year-old grabbed double-digit rebounds four times and registered a double-double in each of those contests. Johnson has proven to be a solid scorer during his four years in the G League, but he hasn't received an extended opportunity in the NBA yet.
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B.J. Johnson: Another 20-point performance
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Johnson tallied 20 points (7-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 121-118 win over the Maine Celtics.
Johnson scored at least 20 points for the 11th time this season. Across 23 appearances with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 20.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 28.6 minutes per game.
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B.J. Johnson: Double-doubles in win
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Johnson notched 15 points (5-19 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 129-91 win over the Cleveland Charge.
Johnson struggled from the field but still registered his fourth double-double of the campaign. Across 23 appearances with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 20.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 28.6 minutes per game.
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B.J. Johnson: Near double-double
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Johnson registered 27 points (10-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 140-136 loss to the College Park Skyhawks.
Johnson scored at least 25 points for the sixth time this season and fell one rebound short of his fourth double-double. Across 22 appearances with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 21.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 28.7 minutes per game.
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B.J. Johnson: Efficient performance despite loss
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Johnson produced 18 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes during Saturday's 114-103 loss to the Capital City Go-Go.
Johnson finished with at least 10 points, five rebounds and three assist for the fifth time during the campaign. Across 21 appearances with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 20.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 28.3 minutes per game.
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B.J. Johnson: Struggles from field in loss
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Johnson notched 16 points (3-19, 3-12 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 28 minutes during Friday's 120-82 loss to the Capital City Go-Go.
Johnson shot less than 20.0 percent from the field for the first time this season but was still able to score in double figures. Across 20 appearances with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 20.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 28.3 minutes per game.
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B.J. Johnson: Scores 22 points off bench
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Johnson tallied 22 points (8-18 FG, 6-11 3PT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Thursday's 130-101 loss to the Maine Celtics.
Johnson finished with at least 20 points and five rebounds for the sixth time during the campaign. Across 18 appearances with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 20.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 28.2 minutes per game.
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B.J. Johnson: Struggles with shot
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Johnson managed 12 points (5-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes during Monday's 116-107 win over the Windy City Bulls.
Johnson struggled with his shot but was still able to extend his double-digit scoring streak to 17 games. Across 17 appearances with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 20.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 28.3 minutes per game.
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B.J. Johnson: All-around performance in loss
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Johnson tallied 31 points (11-21 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four steals, three rebounds, two assists and one block in 26 minutes during Saturday's 112-109 loss to the Raptors 905.
Johnson was efficient from the field en route to his fourth outing with at least 30 points and added a season-high four steals. Across 16 appearances with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 21.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 28.6 minutes per game.
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B.J. Johnson: Gets hot from deep
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Johnson recorded 22 points (7-14 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 144-139 loss to the Delaware Blue Coats.
Johnson connected on six or more triples for just the second time this season en route to his sixth 20-plus point outing of the campaign. Across 15 appearances with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 20.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 28.7 minutes per game.
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B.J. Johnson: Double-doubles off bench
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Johnson recorded 16 points (7-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 128-118 loss to the Delaware Blue Coats.
Johnson grabbed a season-high 13 rebounds en route to his second double-double of the campaign. Across 14 appearances with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 20.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 29.0 minutes per game.
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B.J. Johnson: Scores 19 points off bench
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Johnson registered 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and two steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 119-109 win over the Grand Rapids Gold.
Johnson has connected on over 60.0 percent of his shots in each of his last three contests. Across 13 appearances with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 20.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.1 minutes per game.
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B.J. Johnson: Efficient performance off bench
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Johnson tallied 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 26 minutes during Friday's 137-130 win over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
Johnson finished with at least 16 points, four rebounds, one steal and one block for the fifth time this season. Across 12 appearances with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 20.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 29.2 minutes per game.
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B.J. Johnson: Explodes for 38 points off bench
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Johnson registered 38 points (13-17 FG, 7-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three assists and two rebounds in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 124-119 win over the Grand Rapids Gold.
Johnson bounced out of his slump in a big way Wednesday, finishing with season highs in made field goals (13), made threes (seven) and points (38). Across 11 appearances with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 21.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 29.5 minutes per game.
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B.J. Johnson: Scores in double figures off bench
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Johnson mustered 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Sunday's 122-111 win over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
Johnson has scored in double figures in 10 straight games, but he's finished with a season-low 10 points in back-to-back games. Across 10 appearances with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 19.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.8 minutes per game.
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B.J. Johnson: Solid production off bench
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Johnson managed 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes during Thursday's 111-107 loss to the Long Island Nets.
Johnson scored his fewest points since joining Lakeland, but he was still able to finish in double figures. Across eight appearances with his new team, the 26-year-old is averaging 22.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 33.5 minutes per game.
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B.J. Johnson: Gets night off Monday
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Johnson didn't play in Monday's loss to the Westchester Knicks due to rest.
In 18 games with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 23.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 34.2 minutes per game, but he's shooting just 30.9 percent from the field over his last five games. He'll look to break out of his slump Thursday against the Greensboro Swarm.
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B.J. Johnson: Struggles with shot
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Johnson notched 19 points (6-19 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 98-88 loss to the Windy City Bulls.
Johnson has scored in double figures in every game this season, but he's shooting just 35.8 percent from the field over his last six contests. In 18 appearances with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 23.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 34.2 minutes.
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B.J. Johnson: Scores 20 points in win
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Johnson recorded 20 points (6-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 113-100 loss to the Motor City Cruise.
Johnson struggled from distance but still scored 20-plus points for the 11th time this season. In 17 games with Lakeland, the 26-year-old is averaging 23.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 34.2 minutes per game.
