AJ Johnson
G/SF DAL
Thu 10/30/25 11:04 AM

Johnson's rookie option was exercised by the Wizards for the 2026-27 season Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
While Johnson and Cam Whitmore were acquired by the Wizards via trade, the front office has grouped them along with young players Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George to be their stars of the future. Johnson has also yet to play in a game this season for longer than four minutes, but this move by the front office instills confidence that they want him on the roster for the long haul.

AJ Johnson
G/SF DAL
Mon 10/20/25 1:05 PM

Johnson (leg) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's opener against the Bucks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was able to get some contact work in Sunday after missing the entire preseason with a leg bruise. Due to his injury setback, Johnson will be facing an uphill battle for playing time early on this season. There certainly is a path to minutes for him if he finds the form he showed late in the 2024-25 season.

AJ Johnson
G/SF DAL
Sun 10/19/25 2:47 PM

Johnson (leg) was a limited participant in practice Saturday, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson participated in some contact work during practice as he continues to manage a lingering leg bruise that sidelined him for the entire preseason. His availability for Opening Night on Wednesday against the Bucks remains uncertain, and even if cleared, the guard is projected to have a limited role in the rotation.

AJ Johnson
G/SF DAL
Thu 10/16/25 10:23 PM

Johnson (leg) didn't play in Thursday's 119-98 preseason loss to the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson missed the final three matchups of the preseason while dealing with a bruised leg. His next chance to take the court will arrive in the regular-season opener Wednesday against Milwaukee, but he's not expected to be much of a factor in the rotation for the Wizards to begin the year.

AJ Johnson
G/SF DAL
Mon 10/13/25 6:23 PM

Johnson (leg) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson will miss his second consecutive game due to a leg bruise. His last chance to suit up ahead of the regular season will come in Thursday's matchup versus the Pistons.

AJ Johnson
G/SF DAL
Sun 10/12/25 7:18 PM

Johnson (leg) didn't play in Sunday's 113-112 preseason loss to the Raptors.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was limited during training camp due to a leg bruise, and he didn't take the floor during the Wizards' preseason opener. After being traded to Washington from Milwaukee last season, Johnson saw extended run down the stretch of the regular season. However, he may have a more difficult path to consistent minutes during the 2025-26 season. His next chance to play will come Monday against New York.

AJ Johnson
G/SF DAL
Wed 9/24/25 11:29 AM

Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said Johnson will be limited for the start of training camp with a leg bruise, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
This sounds like a minor issue for Johnson that is unlikely to impact his availability for Opening Night. Johnson showed some flashes late in the 2024-25 regular season and will be a player to monitor closely in deeper formats during the preseason.

AJ Johnson
G/SF DAL
Thu 7/17/25 12:04 AM

Johnson generated 25 points (10-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), with five rebounds and three assists over 35 minutes of Wednesday's 86-76 Summer League loss to Utah.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson dropped 20 points Tuesday and followed up the performance with a Summer-League high in the category. Entering his second NBA season, Johnson will have a tough time cracking the Wizards' rotation, but at age 20, he has shown plenty of promise as a long-term project.

AJ Johnson
G/SF DAL
Tue 7/15/25 11:17 PM

Johnson recorded 20 points (7-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes in Tuesday's 74-58 Summer League loss to the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson struggled from beyond the arc but still led the Wizards with 20 points in Tuesday's loss. Acquired in February in the trade that sent Kyle Kuzma to the Bucks, the young guard will look to earn a spot in a crowded backcourt that now includes CJ McCollum, Tre Johnson and others.

AJ Johnson
G/SF DAL
Mon 4/14/25 11:15 AM

Johnson recorded 14 points (6-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound, eight assists and one steal in 48 minutes during Sunday's 119-118 win over the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
Since a mid-season trade with the Bucks, Johnson's career took off with the Wizards. In 22 regular-season appearances with Washington, Johnson produced averages of 9.1 points, 3.1 assists, 2.4 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 1.0 three-pointers with plenty of highlight-worthy dunks and energy plays. However, his efficiency wasn't great, as he shot 38.1 percent from the field and 24.7 percent from beyond the arc. Johnson could find himself in the Opening Night rotation in 2025-26 if he has a strong offseason.