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One of the Auburn Tigers' most beloved former basketball players has been called up and is taking the next step in his professional career. Former Auburn forward Chaney Johnson has signed a two-way deal with the Brooklyn Nets, the team announced via social media on Friday.

Nets sign Chaney Johnson, Cavs G Leager to third two-way

Chaney Johnson, a 6’7” 3-and-D prospect who went from the Auburn Tigers Final Four team to the Cleveland Cavaliers G League team, has been signed to the

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / December 26

Nets Sign Chaney Johnson To Two-Way Contract

The Nets have signed free agent Chaney Johnson to a two-way contract, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post (Twitter link). A 6’7″ small forward, Johnson was a key reserve for an Auburn team that reached the Final Four last season, averaging 9.1 PPG, 4.9 RPG and 0.9 BPG in 38 games (23.5 MPG) as a senior in 2024/25.

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Cavs waive Miller Kopp, Chaney Johnson ahead of preseason finale

The Cavaliers made a pair of roster moves Monday, waiving forwards Miller Kopp and Chaney Johnson, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. Both players joined Cleveland on Exhibit 10 contracts in late September and spent training camp competing for a spot with the team’s G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge.

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Auburn Forward joins Cleveland Cavaliers on Exhibit-10 Contract

Days after the 2025 NBA Draft, former Auburn Tigers forward Chaney Johnson has reportedly signed an Exhibit-10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to the Field of 68's Vince Wolfram.

Cleveland Cavaliers Make Intriguing Move for Auburn Standout

The Cleveland Cavaliers are continuing to prioritize long-term development, signing former Auburn forward Chaney Johnson to an Exhibit 10 contract following the 2025 NBA Draft.

College Basketball News / Fear The Sword / June 27

Report: Cavs sign Chaney Johnson to Exhibit-10 contract

The 6’7” forward from Auburn was a critical piece to their Final Four team. The Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly signed undrafted forward Chaney Johnson to an Exhibit-10 contract per Chris Fedor of cleveland.com.

College Basketball News / Hoops Wire / June 27

Cavaliers Sign Auburn’s Chaney Johnson to Exhibit 10 Deal

The Cavaliers have signed undrafted forward Chaney Johnson to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Johnson, a 6-foot-7 wing from Auburn, was a steady presence during the Tigers’ Final Four run this past spring.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 14

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No. 1 Auburn overwhelms Oklahoma

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Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 26, 2024

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