Johnson led the Raptors with a team-high 18 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, and one block in 34 minutes during Saturday's Game 1 loss to the Wizards. Johnson came off the bench, giving his coach cause to start him in Game 2 on Tuesday. He took advantage of the Wizards' smaller lineup, scoring all his points inside of seven feet or at the foul line.

Johnson will come off the bench in Game 1 on Saturday, the Toronto Star's Doug Smith reports. The Raptors will continue to roll with Tyler Hansbrough with the starters, but Johnson still figures to be prominently involved off the bench.

Johnson (ankle) provided eight points (4-5 FG) and eight rebounds in 16 minutes in the loss to Boston on Tuesday. Johnson returned from a four-game absence and played limited minutes off the bench. To have success in the playoffs, the Raptors will need Johnson to be effective. The 6-9 forward has been a steady presence in the Raptor frontcourt over the past three seasons.

Johnson (ankle) will play in Tuesday's game but he will come off the bench, the Toronto Sun's Mike Ganter reports. Considering this is the first game of a back-to-back to finish the season, it would not be surprising if the Raptors held Johnson out Wednesday. Tyler Hansbrough gets the start Tuesday.

Johnson (ankle) is considered questionable for Tuesday's game, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports. Johnson said his ankle is nearing 100 percent and noted that if the playoffs started Monday, he would be playing. However, the team will continue to treat the situation with caution, and they'll wait until Tuesday to rule Johnson in or out. Tyler Hansbrough has started the last four games in Johnson's place.

Johnson (ankle) is out Saturday, but if it was a playoff game, he would take the court, the Toronto Sun reports. Johnson put in a full workout in pregame warmups both Friday and Saturday, but the Raptors are merely exercising caution to ensure he's as healthy as possible for the postseason. In his place, Tyler Hansbrough is once again getting the nod at power forward.

Johnson (ankle) won't suit up Saturday at Miami, the Miami Herald reports. Johnson is missing his fourth game in a row due to a right ankle sprain. In his stead, Tyler Hansbrough could very well garner another start. Johnson's next chance to play will arrive Tuesday in Boston.

Johnson (ankle) will not be inserted in Friday's game against the Magic, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports. Johnson should be considered day-to-day moving forward as he looks to rest his oft-injured ankle ahead of the playoffs. His next opportunity to make a return will be against the Heat on Saturday.

Johnson (ankle) went through a full shootaround Friday but remains unlikely to play against the Magic, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports. The Raptors will be careful with Johnson, who's missed the last two games, as they goal, of course, is to have him healthy for the playoffs. He'll likely rest another game or two before returning to action. The Raptors are in Miami on Saturday before heading to Boston on Tuesday. They then finish out the season at home Wednesday against Charlotte.

Johnson (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Hornets, Eric Smith of Sportsnet reports. Johnson is battling an ankle injury, which kept him out of Saturday's game against the Celtics. TSN reported earlier in the week that Johnson is without a timetable, and with the playoffs approaching the Raptors will be very careful in bringing him back, as the goal is obviously to have him ready for the postseason. Coach Dwane Casey said that he's leaning toward starting Tyler Hansbrough in Johnson's place.