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Wed Feb 11 201519:12Johnson starting Wednesday's game against Wizards
Johnson is starting Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Canada.com reports.
Johnson will get the nod at small forward for a second contest in a row. In his initial nod Sunday versus the Spurs, he posted 20 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and four rebounds in 30 minutes.
Sun Feb 8 201521:44Johnson scored season-high 20 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT) ...
Johnson scored a season-high 20 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT) with four rebounds in 30 minutes during Sunday's win over the Spurs.
He didn't supply the defensive stats his fantasy owners might have been hoping for, but Johnson still stepped up with a very big game at both ends of the court. Expect him to remain in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future, which makes him a priority waiver wire target in most leagues.
Sun Feb 8 201518:23James Johnson: Will Start Against Spurs
Johnson will start against the Spurs on Sunday.
Johnson will be taking over starting duties for Greivis Vasquez on Sunday. During his last time out against the Clippers on Friday, Johnson put up 16 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals in just 19 minutes of action.
Fri Feb 6 201522:00Johnson (hamstring) shot perfect 7-7 from floor Friday night in ...
Johnson (hamstring) shot a perfect 7-for-7 from the floor Friday night in a comeback win over the Clippers, finishing the game with 16 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 19 minutes.
This was Johnson's first appearance after missing four games, and was out of the ordinary for him. He mainly comes off the bench for the Raptors, and is averaging 7.6 points, 1.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game this season in 41 games.
Fri Feb 6 201511:15Johnson (hamstring) expected to be available Friday night agains...
Johnson (hamstring) is expected to be available Friday night against the Clippers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN 1050 reports.
Johnson playing isn't set in stone, both because the decision to play could still rest on how he feels immediately before game time, and that he could need to be eased back in. Johnson hasn't played double digit minutes since Jan. 18, making him a dubious play due to lack of playing time.
Thu Feb 5 201514:49Johnson (hamstring) considered probable to return Friday against...
Johnson (hamstring) is considered probable to return Friday against the Clippers, Mike Mazzeo of ESPN reports.
Johnson appears on track to return from a four-game absence brought on by a right hamstring strain. Don't expect him to step into a prominent role, however, as he's averaging just 7.6 minutes per game over his last five contests.
Wed Feb 4 201518:13Johnson (hamstring) will remain out of lineup Wednesday against ...
Johnson (hamstring) will remain out of the lineup Wednesday against the Nets, the New York Post's Tim Bontemps reports.
Still hampered by a right hamstring strain, Johnson will sit out his fourth consecutive game. As a result, Terrence Ross could see a few extra minutes, though Johnson saw his playing time sharply decline once DeMar DeRozan returned from injury.
Mon Feb 2 201518:15Johnson (hamstring) remains out Monday against Bucks
Johnson (hamstring) remains out Monday against the Bucks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.
Johnson will miss his third straight game due to a right hamstring strain. He's seen his minutes plummet since the return of DeMar DeRozan, and his fantasy value has declined accordingly.
Sat Jan 31 201518:08Johnson (hamstring) won't play Saturday at Washington
Johnson (hamstring) won't play Saturday at Washington, TSN Sports reports.
Johnson is missing back-to-back games due to a right hamstring strain. However, because he hasn't surpassed nine minutes of court time over the past seven contests, he holds little utility at the moment.
Fri Jan 30 201518:14Johnson dealing with right hamstring strain and will not play ag...
Johnson is dealing with a right hamstring strain and will not play against the Nets on Friday.
Johnson sustained the injury right after Friday's morning shootaround and should be considered day-to-day moving forward. His next opportunity to take the court will be against the Wizards on Saturday.
Sat Jan 24 201513:01Johnson played just nine minutes off bench on Friday, scoring si...
Johnson played just nine minutes off the bench on Friday, scoring six points on 3-for-3 shooting with three rebounds.
While Raptors coach Dwane Casey insists there's no issue with Johnson the forward has clearly fallen out of favor, seeing just 28 minutes of action in total over the last four games. He'll likely earn his way back into a bigger role in the rotation at some point, but in most leagues you can safely cut him loose and look for someone more productive on your waiver wire.
Mon Jan 19 201523:37Johnson not inserted into Monday's game against Bucks but coach ...
Johnson was not inserted into Monday's game against the Bucks but coach Dwane Casey insists that he's healthy, Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports reports.
Johnson's minutes have fluctuated this season and Monday's game seems to be another iteration of that trend. It appears that Casey in currently favoring the likes of Terrence Ross and Tyler Hansbrough, which means that Johnson is a hard player to justify owning is standard leagues.
Fri Jan 16 201522:12Johnson scored 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-3 Ft) with six rebounds, th...
Johnson scored 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-3 Ft) with six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal in 27 minutes off the bench.
With DeMar DeRozan back in the lineup Johnson won't be starter's minutes very often, but he's still capable of making some big contributions even in a bench role.
Wed Jan 14 201522:42Johnson scored five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT) with two rebounds an...
Johnson scored five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT) with two rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes off the bench Wednesday.
With DeMar DeRozan returning to the fold after a 21-game absence, Johnson's role figures to be greatly diminished. In most formats, you can safely cut him loose.
Wed Jan 14 201518:49Johnson will move back to bench Wednesday against 76ers
Johnson will move back to the bench Wednesday against the 76ers.
With DeMar Derozan (groin) making his return to the court Wednesday night, Johnson will shift back to the second unit after starting seven games, including the last two, in DeRozan's place. Landry Fields also logged some starts with DeRozan out, and both players figures to come off the bench going forward, barring another injury.
Sat Jan 10 201523:25Johnson in starting lineup Saturday and posted double-double wit...
Johnson was in the starting lineup Saturday and posted a double-double with 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 FT) and 10 rebounds against the Celtics.
Johnson hadn't started a game since Dec. 30 against the Trail Blazers, when he scored 14 points and pulled down 11 rebounds. He was averaging 10.4 points and 5.6 rebounds in five starts coming into Saturday's contest. It's unclear whether he'll continue to start, but Johnson made a strong case on Saturday.
Sat Jan 10 201518:51James Johnson: Will Start Saturday
Johnson will move into the starting lineup against the Celtics on Saturday.
Johnson will take the place of Landry Fields on Saturday. The new starter has played well of late and is currently averaging 12.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 1.0 steal, and 2.5 blocks over his last two games on 24.5 minutes per contest.
Mon Jan 5 201502:17Johnson scored 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 FT), to go along with seve...
Johnson scored 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 FT), to go along with seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 26 minutes on Sunday.
Johnson came off the bench to have an impressive game on Sunday. He's a player that is capable of contributing in all categories if he gets the minutes. However, with so many frontcourt players in Toronto that's going to be an uphill task. Despite this he is showing promise, while other players struggle, so he may be worth the add.
Sat Jan 3 201503:48Johnson played 12 minutes off bench against Warriors Friday
Johnson played 12 minutes off the bench against the Warriors Friday. He scored zero points (0-3 FG), grabbed two rebounds, and blocked one shot.
Despite recording his first double-double of the season in the Raptors last game, Johns returned to the bench with Landry Fields' (concussion) return to the lineup. Before Fields' concussion, Johnson was typically playing more than 15 minutes per game, and occasionally even playing more than 25. As such, it seems likely that Johnson will normally have better nights than this one, and deep league managers who owned him before Tuesday's double-double should not rush to drop him - at least, not yet.
Wed Dec 31 201410:19Johnson scored 14 points (7-11 FG) with 11 rebounds, two assists...
Johnson scored 14 points (7-11 FG) with 11 rebounds, two assists and a steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
It's his first double-double of the season. Johnson's production has been up and down since he slid into the starting lineup, but his ability to contribute in steals and blocks makes him a solid role player in deep leagues.
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