Johnson (recently traded) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cleveland. Johnson will have to wait to make his Wizards debut, and his next chance to feature will come Saturday against the Hawks. The rookie first-rounder saw the majority of his playing time in the G League for the Bucks, though this trade to the Wizards will likely present him with more opportunities to see action at the NBA level.

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OUT - Not Injury Related - Not Specified Expected Return: 2025-02-08Previous game (@ OKC 2/3)
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2024-25 Season Stats

AJ Johnson Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL2.91.01.00.00.1Year Team GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 MIL 7 0 6.3 2.9 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.1 0.6 0 0 0.4 0.7 60.0% 0.7 2.0 35.7% 1.1 2.7 42.1% 0.1 0.3 50.0% 0.0 1.0 0.0 1.8 +13 50.3% Career 706.32.91.01.00.00.10.6000.40.760.0%0.72.035.7%1.12.742.1%0.10.350.0%0.01.00.01.8+1350.3%

AJ Johnson Season Stats 2024-25
Previous Game (@ OKC 2/3)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF76.32.91.01.00.60.02024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB1.01.00.02024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.00.12024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%42.1%35.7%60.0%50.0%50.3%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+131.800

AJ Johnson Game Log 2024-25
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/17L 109-8433038003300.0%800.0%1100.0%000.0%122.7-224110.0%10/14W 111-10720634003500.0%10220.0%15213.3%3266.7%031.3-91318.4%10/10L 107-1022213430025360.0%7228.6%12541.7%000.0%131.5+22854.2%10/6L 120-8717222003100.0%7114.3%8112.5%000.0%200.7-223712.5%
Preseason Totals 23.65.33.04.30.00.02.83.50.821.4%8.01.315.6%11.52.017.4%0.80.566.7%1.02.01.5-512.51.022.2% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%2/3L 125-962913440124250.0%8337.5%12541.7%2150.0%042.0+001150.5%1/23W 125-963012000000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%010.0+3020.0%12/3W 128-107251000111100.0%2150.0%3266.7%000.0%010.0+50483.3%11/12W 99-851001001000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%001.0-1000.0%10/27L 115-1023200000000.0%11100.0%11100.0%000.0%000.0+402100.0%10/25L 133-1221010000000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%010.0+2010.0%10/23W 124-1091000000000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%000.0+0010.0%
Regular Season Totals 6.32.91.01.00.00.10.60.70.460.0%2.00.735.7%2.71.142.1%0.30.150.0%0.01.01.8+130.02.950.3%

AJ Johnson Player Profile
Career History


AJ Johnson Latest News
Won't debut for Washington Friday

Johnson (recently traded) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cleveland. Johnson will have to wait to make his Wizards debut, and his next chance to feature will come Saturday against the Hawks. The rookie first-rounder saw the majority of his playing time in the G League for the Bucks, though this trade to the Wizards will likely present him with more opportunities to see action at the NBA level.
Heads to D.C.

The Wizards acquired Johnson, forward Khris Middleton (ankles) and a 2028 first-round pick swap from the Bucks on Wednesday in exchange for forwards Kyle Kuzma and Patrick Baldwin and a 2025 second-round draft pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Johnson, the No. 23 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, had struggled to carve out playing time in Milwaukee this season, making just seven appearances for the Bucks while seeing the bulk of his playing time in the G League. The move from a playoff-contending Bucks squad to a rebuilding Wizards team should present more opportunities for the 20-year-old guard, though he may still find himself outside of the rotation when Washington is at full strength. Johnson had averaged 13.4 points, 4.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 28.6 minutes per game while shooting 43.3 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from three-point range over his 25 appearances in the G League for the Wisconsin Herd.
Productive in extended minutes

Johnson registered 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Monday's 125-96 loss to the Thunder. The 23rd overall pick in the 2024 draft saw a significant role for the first time in his career with the Bucks holding out multiple key starters on the second night of a back-to-back set, and Johnson was able to deliver solid numbers. Milwaukee isn't going to rush the raw 20-year-old, and a return to the G League is likely in order once Damian Lillard (groin) is cleared. Still, it's encouraging that Johnson was able to take advantage of his first real NBA opportunity.
Recalled to parent club on Saturday

The Bucks recalled Johnson from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Saturday. Johnson started in the Herd's 118-105 loss to the Salt Lake City Stars on Saturday, recording two points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes. Despite being a member of the Bucks' 15-man roster, the rookie should continue to see the majority of his playing time in the G League, as he has averaged only 2.3 minutes per game in six regular-season appearances.
Recalled to NBA on Thursday

The Bucks recalled Johnson from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Thursday. He then chipped in zero points (0-1 FG), two assists and one rebound across four minutes in Thursday's 125-96 win over the Heat. Johnson rejoined the parent club for Thursday's win over Miami, during which he saw his first game action since Dec. 3. The rookie is averaging just 2.3 minutes per contest over six regular-season games.
Returns from G League

Milwaukee recalled Johnson from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Tuesday. Johnson hasn't seen much action at the NBA level this season, averaging just 2.2 minutes per game over five appearances.
Won't play Saturday

Johnson (illness) is out for Saturday's game versus the Bulls. Johnson's absence streak will extend to three games Saturday due to an illness. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Indiana.
Out again Thursday

Johnson (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nets. Johnson will miss a second straight game due to an illness. However, his absence won't impact the Bucks' rotation.
Ruled out against Bulls

Johnson (illness) will not play against the Bulls on Monday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. Johnson was just recalled from the G League on Sunday, but he's under the weather and can't provide the team with emergency depth as he usually does. The Bucks are going to be without Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) and Damian Lillard (illness) on Monday.