Amir Johnson PF/C FA Sun 2/8/15 10:00 PM
Amir Johnson
PF/C FA
Johnson scored 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 FT) with eight rebounds, a steal and a block in 26 minutes during Sunday's win over the Spurs.
When he's on his game, Johnson's capable of providing very useful fantasy numbers, but he hasn't been able to string together good performances with any kind of consistency this season. In most leagues, he's better left on your waiver wire watch list in case he does heat up for more than a couple of games at a time.
Amir Johnson PF/C FA Sat 1/31/15 11:27 PM
Amir Johnson
PF/C FA
Johnson put up 17 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT) with six rebounds, three assists, and three blocks in the overtime win against Washington on Saturday. He played 38 minutes.
With Jonas Valanciunas (ankle) limited, Johnson had to man the paint. The starting power forward for Toronto has scored a combined 41 points on 16-of-21 from the field (76.2 percent) in his last two games.
Amir Johnson PF/C FA Fri 1/30/15 10:33 PM
Amir Johnson
PF/C FA
Johnson scored 24 points (10-11 FG, 4-4 FT) with seven rebounds in 35 minutes during Friday's OT win over the Nets.
After scoring a combined 12 points in his previous two games, Johnson came through with a huge performance to help claw out a road win. Until he starts providing more consistency, however, Johnson is a tough player to use in most fantasy leagues.
Amir Johnson PF/C FA Mon 1/26/15 4:52 AM
Amir Johnson
PF/C FA
Johnson scored 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 FT), to go with two rebounds, and a block in 28 minutes on Sunday.
Johnson is now dealing with a sore shoulder, but managed to still play on Sunday and put up value in 28 minutes. He's actually only missed three games this year, while he continues to play for a contract and can't afford to go down for an extended period. If you need rebounding or blocks you can consider adding him, just know his injuries may catch up to him in time.
Amir Johnson PF/C FA Sun 1/25/15 5:48 PM
Amir Johnson
PF/C FA
Johnson (shoulder) will play against the Pistons on Sunday.
Johnson has been dealing with soreness in his shoulder over the course of this season and it's possible that he'll have to take some games off to rest later in the year as a result. Although he's averaged 28.3 minutes on the court over the past four games and will be expected to take on a similar role against the impressive frontcourt of Andre Drummond and Greg Monroe on Sunday.
Amir Johnson PF/C FA Sun 1/25/15 12:30 PM
Amir Johnson
PF/C FA
Johnson is dealing with a sore right shoulder and is considered questionable to play against the Pistons on Sunday.
Johnson's injury seems to be the result of the normal wear and tear of a grueling season, although it poses a threat for his Sunday availability. A decision will be made closer to game time with Patrick Patterson the likely beneficiary if Johnson ultimately sits.
Amir Johnson PF/C FA Sat 1/24/15 12:58 PM
Amir Johnson
PF/C FA
Johnson scored just two points (1-5 FG) with four rebounds in 17 minutes Friday.
Patrick Patterson saw the lion's share of Johnson's usual minutes in this one. The veteran power forward had been averaging 30 minutes, 11.6 points, 8.1 boards and 1.3 blocks over his previous seven games coming into Friday, and there's been no word that Johnson re-injured an ankle, so chalk this one up to coach Dwane Casey just riding the hot hand.
Amir Johnson PF/C FA Wed 1/14/15 10:39 PM
Amir Johnson
PF/C FA
Johnson scored 10 points (5-8 FG) with 16 rebounds, two assists and a block in 32 minutes during Wednesday's win over the 76ers.
Don't look now, but after a miserable beginning to the season Johnson is averaging 12.3 points, 10.0 boards and 1.7 blocks over his last three games. He's always been a streaky player, so if you need frontcourt help you may want to grab Johnson now in the hopes that he can keep this pace up for a week or two.
Amir Johnson PF/C FA Mon 1/12/15 10:17 PM
Amir Johnson
PF/C FA
Johnson scored 12 points (6-14 FG) with 10 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and a steal in 30 minutes during Monday's loss to the Pistons.
The veteran forward is starting to heat up a little, after having a very disappointing start to his season. If Johnson's sitting on your waiver wire and you need to take some chances to make up ground in your league, you may want to grab him now in the hopes that he kicks things into gear.
Amir Johnson PF/C FA Sun 1/11/15 10:13 AM
Amir Johnson
PF/C FA
Johnson scored 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) with four rebounds, two blocks and a steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's win over the Celtics.
It's his best scoring effort in over a month. Johnson's numbers remain down nearly across the board so far this season, and until he starts putting together a string of solid performances there's little reason to hang onto him in most leagues.