Tag: Keon Johnson

Details on Nets’ Keon Johnson’s new contract revealed

The Brooklyn Nets signed Keon Johnson to a multiyear contract and Michael Scotto of HoopHype was able to provide details on the new deal.

The Brooklyn Nets are going through their rebuild about as expected as they are prioritizing young players and draft picks as they attempt to find their next star through the draft. For the most part, Brooklyn has been holding on to its young players like Nic Claxton and Trendon Watford and they are continuing on that path.

Per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium on Saturday, the Nets signed guard Keon Johnson to a multiyear contract after previously being on a Two-Way contract with the franchise last season. While Charania’s report did not give any details on what Johnson’s contract will look like, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype was able to provide details on the new deal.

Scotto reported that Johnson’s contract is for two years, with the first year being partially guaranteed and the second year being a team option. As of the writing of this article, there are not any numbers available, but Yossi Gozlan of Capsheets.com has Johnson’s salary for the 2024-25 season at $2.1 million, making him the 14th-most expensive player on the roster for next season.

Johnson’s new deal is well-deserved as he played well during the Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 45.1% from the floor and 25.0% from deep through Brooklyn’s first four games in the showcase. As the Nets head into an era that will be defined by player development, Johnson looks to be set for more work in a Brooklyn uniform.

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Nets agree to multiyear contract with Keon Johnson

Per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a multiyear contract with free-agent guard Keon Johnson.

The Brooklyn Nets have not made many moves this summer that the average NBA fan would consider franchise-altering outside of trading Mikal Bridges and re-signing Nic Claxton. With Brooklyn heading into a rebuild following the Bridges trade, the franchise is looking to get younger and cheaper and they have brought back one of their more promising young players.

Per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium on Saturday, the Nets have agreed to a multiyear contract with free-agent Keon Johnson. While Johnson was a free-agent this summer, he was coming off a Two-Way contract with Brooklyn so there was a possibility that the Nets wanted to keep him in the fold to continue his development.

Johnson, 22, played in just five games for Brooklyn last season while on his Two-Way deal and put up a modest 6.2 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game while shooting 38.1% from the field and 40.0% from three-point land. However, it seems that Johnson’s performance in the Las Vegas Summer League may have been the catalyst for the Nets to get him under contract for the next few years.

Through four games in the summer league, Johnson is averaging 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 45.1% from the floor and 25.0% from deep. Either way, it seems that Johnson has proven to the Nets that he is worth investing in for this rebuild.

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Nets beat Pacers 97-95 in OT thanks to Keon Johnson’s game-winner

The Brooklyn Nets earned their first win of the Las Vegas Summer League on Friday by beating the Indiana Pacers 97-95 in overtime.

The Brooklyn Nets began play at the Las Vegas Summer League on Friday with their matchup against the Indiana Pacers at the Pavilion. Heading into Friday, Brooklyn provided media availability for three of the players that are going into the second year of their NBA careers and all of them voiced their intentions to win.

Brooklyn began their summer league with a 97-95 victory over the Pacers in overtime thanks to forward Jalen Wilson’s 21 points and five rebounds in a little over 27 minutes played. Wilson, similar to Noah Clowney and Dariq Whitehead, is heading into his second year of his NBA journey and as such, he will be looking to show what he has learned from his first year in the league.

Whitehead struggled as he put up five points on just 1-of-11 shooting from the field, but part of his evaluation is what he looks like on the court following his recovery from a stress reaction in his left shin. While Whitehead did not shoot the ball well, he was active as he racked up five rebounds, three steals, and two blocks as he looked to be more physically active than he did last season.

Clowney had a pretty good performance as he put up 14 points, two rebounds, two steals, and three blocks while shooting 6-of-7 from the field in what was a much better performance than what he did last season. Ultimately, Keon Johnson, one of the Nets’ two-way players from last season, stole the show by hitting the game-winner to give Brooklyn their first win of the Vegas summer league.

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Report: Brooklyn Nets sign guard Keon Johnson to two-way contract

It was reported on Tuesday that the Brooklyn Nets agreed to a two-way contract with free-agent guard Keon Johnson.

The Brooklyn Nets achieved their first win of the season on Monday after they beat the Charlotte Hornets in convincing fashion despite missing two starters. While Brooklyn’s injury woes are only getting worse, it looks like they are adding more youth to the roster for evaluation purposes.

On Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that the Nets agreed to a two-way deal with guard Keon Johnson. Brooklyn has one two-way spot remaining and now, they have used that open spot on Johnson.

Johnson, 21, was the 21st overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft out of Tennessee, but will be on his third team in as many seasons. He started his NBA career with the Los Angeles Clippers before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. Johnson has played in 77 games in his two seasons in the league and has averaged 4.7 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists while shooting 37.6% from the field and 34.6% from behind the three-point line.

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NBA preseason: Former Vols’ results for Oct. 12

A look at how former Vols performed in the NBA on Oct. 12.

Three former Vols competed in NBA preseason games Thursday.

Phoenix defeated the Trail Blazers, 122-111, at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

Keon Johnson played for the Suns against his former team. He totaled seven points and one rebound in 15 minutes.

He converted 2-of-6 field goal attempts and 3-of-3 free throw attempts.

Chicago defeated Denver, 133-124 in overtime, at United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Julian Phillips recorded eight points, two rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes for the Bulls.

He converted 2-of-4 field goal attempts, 1-of-2 three-point attempts and 3-of-4 free throw attempts.

Orlando defeated Cleveland, 108-105, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.

Admiral Schofield recorded one rebound for the Magic in eight minutes.

Here is everything the Trail Blazers have received in return for Damian Lillard (so far)

This is MUCH better than what Miami reportedly offered.

After months of speculation, the Portland Trail Blazers traded Damian Lillard. In return, they have received a hefty package of players and picks.

The seven-time All-Star was sent to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team trade involving the Phoenix Suns. He was traded alongside former teammates Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little and Keon Johnson.

In return, the Trail Blazers received a package centered around Milwaukee’s Jrue Holiday. Portland, however, then re-routed Holiday to the Boston Celtics and landed two helpful players (Robert Williams and Malcolm Brogdon) and additional draft assets.

RELATED: The fallout from the Damian Lillard trade might have the Trail Blazers in big trouble with the NBA

Portland sends:

  • Damian Lillard
  • Jusuf Nurkic (to PHX)
  • Nassir Little (to PHX)
  • Keon Johnson (to PHX)

 

Portland receives: 

  • Deandre Ayton (via Suns)
  • Robert Williams (via Celtics)
  • Malcolm Brogdon (via Celtics)
  • Toumani Camara (via Suns)
  • 2024 1st-round pick (via Warriors)
  • 2029 1st-round pick (via Bucks)
  • 2029 1st-round pick (via Celtics)
  • Two first-round pick swaps with Bucks (2028, 2030)

So that’s three first-round picks and two pick swaps as well as a former No. 1 pick (Ayton) and other valuable assets.

Meanwhile, the package could grow a bit more before it is all said and done. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Trail Blazers are expected to keep Williams to pair alongside Ayton in the frontcourt.

However, the trade package could continue to grow if Brogdon is traded to another team before the season begins at the end of the month.

All things considered, this return is obviously much better than anything the Miami Heat reportedly offered.

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All the players who could wear a No. 6 jersey in 2022-23 after the NBA’s plans to retire it to honor Bill Russell

The league recently announced plans to retire Russell’s No. 6 jersey across the league to honor the Celtics great, but some players are excepted.

The NBA and Boston Celtics plan to honor Hall of Fame big man Bill Russell for his unparalleled career in the league and his dedication to fighting for civil rights and social justice by retiring his No. 6 jersey league-wide.

The move — unprecedented in league history — honors the singular life Russell lived on and off the court. Russell was the NBA’s ultimate winner with a record 13 titles to his name as a player or player-coach. He also  achieved or was a part of many milestones, including being a part of the first all-Black starting five and the first Black head coach in league history. Through it all, he used his platform to fight for others in a time when that put his career at great risk.

The players in the league wearing No. 6 jerseys in 2021-22 will be allowed to continue to do so until they either switch to a new number or retire from the game. Let’s take a look at the players who could wear that jersey number next season.

Former Vols win NBA summer league championship

Two former Vols win the NBA summer league championship.

Portland defeated New York, 85-77, Sunday, winning the NBA summer league championship at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Two former Tennessee basketball players made contributions for the Trail Blazers.

Kyle Alexander came off the bench and played 16 minutes. He recorded 14 points, four rebounds, three blocks, one steal and one assist.

Alexander was 4-for-6 in field goal attempts, 2-for-5 in three-point attempts and 4-for-4 from the free throw line.

Keon Johnson started for Portland and played 31 minutes. He recorded two points, three rebounds, three steals and one assist.

Johnson was 1-for-6 from the floor and 0-for-4 in three-point attempts.

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Kyle Alexander, Keon Johnson to play for NBA summer league championship

Former Vols Kyle Alexander and Keon Johnson to play for NBA summer league championship.

Portland will play New York for the NBA summer league championship Sunday.

Former Vols Kyle Alexander and Keon Johnson will play in the championship game for the Trail Blazers.

Johnson is a second-year NBA player and started last season for Portland. He was acquired at the trade deadline from the Clippers.

Johnson was a two-way player, splitting time between Los Angeles and Agua Caliente, the team’s NBA G-League affiliate based in Ontario, California.

Alexander played for the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League during the 2021-22 season.

The Canadian native was a two-way player for Miami from 2019-20. He split time between Miami and the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Tip off for the championship game is slated for 3 p.m. EDT at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The contest will be televised by ESPN.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. earns first double-double in loss to Portland

Jabari Smith Jr. (19/10) had his best statistical game yet, but the Rockets struggled from 3-point range in Thursday’s summer league loss to Portland, making just 7-of-38 (18.4%).

Prized rookie Jabari Smith Jr. continued his run of strong summer league play with 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Houston Rockets, but it wasn’t enough to offset a cold shooting night for the team in Thursday’s 80-72 (box score) loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in Las Vegas.

The Rockets were short-handed on offense after shutting down leading scorer Josh Christopher (right hip soreness), and it showed with just 47 points over the final three quarters of Thursday’s game, combined. Houston made just 7-of-38 shots from behind the 3-point arc (18.4%).

Smith connected on 7-of-13 shots overall (53.8%), though he was 7-of-8 on two-point shots (87.5%) and 0-of-5 on 3-pointers. Fellow rookie Tari Eason had 17 points and 7 rebounds, though he shot just 7-of-19 (36.8%). With Christopher out, the new starting backcourt of Daishen Nix and TyTy Washington combined to shoot just 6-of-19 (31.6%).

In defeating Houston (2-2), the Trail Blazers (3-1) were led by 23 points from second-year guard Keon Johnson, who shot 8-of-13 from the field (61.5%) and made 4-of-8 from 3-point range (50.0%).

We’ll have more coverage in the days ahead as the Rockets gear up for a final summer league game on Saturday night (schedule) versus the Sacramento Kings. For now, here’s a look at Thursday’s highlights and immediate reaction by players, coaches, media members, and fans.

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