The Hornets waived Johnson on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson's vacated roster spot was filled by the incoming Brandon Slater. After Johnson played for the G League's Greensboro Swarm a year ago, James Plowright of CLTure.org notes that the Hornets likely waived the swingman's Exhibit 10 deal to help fill their G League roster. Across 34 regular-season appearances for the Swarm last season, Johnson averaged 17.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 steals in 32.5 minutes per game.

The Hornets signed Johnson to a deal Thursday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson spent the 2024-25 season with the G League's Greensboro Swarm, and he's back with the Charlotte organization ahead of the new campaign. The 2023 second-rounder will be trying to claim a roster spot either for the parent club or the G League squad during training camp. Across 34 regular-season outings for Greensboro last year, Johnson averaged 17.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 steals in 32.5 minutes per game.

Johnson was waived by the Hornets on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson joined the club on a non-guaranteed pact in August, though he is now expected to play for the Greensboro Swarm of the G League. The 24-year-old was signed to a two-way contract with the Thunder last season, and he appeared in nine regular-season outings while averaging only 7.3 minutes per game.

Johnson signed a contract with the Hornets on Tuesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

A 2023 second-round pick by the Thunder, Johnson made only nine NBA appearances as a rookie. He starred for Oklahoma City during Summer League, dropping 20 points (8-16 FG), nine rebounds and six assists in the finale, and will look to earn a role in Charlotte during training camp.

Johnson generated 20 points (8-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-7 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and a block across 30 minutes of Saturday's 88-79 win over Dallas in Summer League.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson tied for the team lead in points and assists en route to OKC's first victory in Las Vegas. Johnson spent the 2023-24 campaign on a two-way contract and appeared in nine NBA games. However, with Ajay Mitchell, Alex Ducas (hip) and Adam Flagler occupying the Thunder's three two-way contracts, Johnson will likely spend the upcoming season with the Oklahoma City Blue unless another suitor swoops in.

Johnson logged 24 points (8-15 FG, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block in 35 minutes during Oklahoma City's 129-120 win over Sioux Falls on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson had a productive scoring performance against Sioux Falls, leading the team with 24 points. Aside from his scoring, he was second on the team with seven rebounds.

Johnson logged 31 points (11-17 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 31 minutes during Oklahoma City's 120-101 win over Austin on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson led the Blue with 31 points as he got his points in an efficient manner, connecting on 11 out of his 17 field goal attempts. The small forward is currently averaging 21.6 points per game this season.

Johnson logged 27 points (8-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, four steals and a block in 38 minutes during Oklahoma City's 111-101 win over Rio Grande on Wednesday, Jan. 10.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson led the Blue offensively in both points and field goal attempts. He was also active defensively, leading the team with four steals.

Johnson (illness) is available to face the Jazz on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson will be available to face the Jazz on Thursday after being included in the injury report earlier in the day due to a non-COVID illness. Even if he's available off the bench, Johnson's fantasy upside won't be high, as he's made just two appearances this season -- both off the bench during blowout contests.

Johnson is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Jazz due to a non-COVID illness.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson has only made two appearances for the Thunder this season. If the rookie forward is ruled out, his absence shouldn't impact the team's rotation.