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The Washington Wizards have assigned guard AJ Johnson to the Capital City Go-Go, the team announced Tuesday Johnson, 21, has appeared in just 10 of Washington’s 22 games this season and played less than 10 minutes in each of those contests.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 6

Wizards Recall AJ Johnson from G-League

With the Washington Wizards dealing with a plethora of injuries to numerous key contributors, the front office has chosen to recall sophomore guard AJ Johnson in hopes of adding a little bit of depth.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 2

Wizards Send AJ Johnson Down to G League

The Washington Wizards have had a lot of exciting news to process in recent hours, but they announced a bit of housekeeping-related news right as the squad prepares for the second leg of a back-to-back in Philadelphia.

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 25

Wizards' Tre Johnson Injury Opens Door for AJ Johnson

With the recent news of Washington Wizards rookie Tre Johnson being sidelined for the next 2–3 weeks, many questions have arisen about who will take his place.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 24

Wizards' Tre Johnson Sidelined with Hip Injury

The news keeps getting worse for the Washington Wizards. After starting the season with a rough start, currently going on a 14-game losing streak, it seemed that nothing else could go wrong.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 19

Why Aren't Wizards Playing AJ Johnson?

Many things can be said about the Washington Wizards' abysmal start to the year and who is to blame for what. Many questions have arisen in regard to the allocation of minutes, with arguably the most prevalent being the lack of opportunity for second-year guard AJ Johnson.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 25

Young Core Raising Excitement for Wizards' Future

Vibes have never been higher in the Capital City following the Washington Wizards' 117-107 upset win over the Dallas Mavericks. Anchored by stellar performances from second-year guard Kyshawn George and rookie Tre Johnson, Washington has instilled immense hope in DC that hasn’t been felt in years.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 25

Wizards Guard Deserves More Playing Time

The Washington Wizards’ season opener was a disappointing one, not just in terms of the final score, but also in how little playing time was given to a promising young guard, AJ Johnson.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 18

Wizards' AJ Johnson Heading Into Critical Sophomore Season

This season holds a lot of weight for AJ Johnson, who is entering his second year in the NBA. After an unexpected start to his career with the Milwaukee Bucks, Johnson’s journey has taken a turn with his midseason trade to the Washington Wizards.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 10

Wizards Will Regret Not Drafting Derik Queen

In the 2025 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards opted to select Tre Johnson from the Texas Longhorns. There is no question why they did so, since many view him as a dynamic scoring guard who is considered one of the best offensive talents in the draft.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 8

Wizards Rookie Guard Could Be Game Changer

With the NBA training camp on the horizon, the Washington Wizards will enter the new season facing several pressing questions. Their roster boasts a blend of young talent and seasoned veterans; however, the biggest question is what role rookie guard Tre Johnson would have next season.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 20

Which Wizards Guard Best Resembles John Wall?

"Make me like Mike!" That is a saying from a basketball movie many people loved growing up as a kid called "Like-Mike." That quote from that movie basically meant they want to play like Michael Jordan on the court.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 19

Wizards' AJ Johnson Could See Similar Role to NBA Champion

The Washington Wizards may not have many expectations set for the team's performance, but fans and journalists are setting expectations for specific players.

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 18

Storylines to Watch in Wizards' Summer League Final

The Washington Wizards have only one game left in Las Vegas for the Summer League. Even though the team's record might suggest it's been a struggle, there have been numerous bright spots during the games.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

What Do the Young Wizards Guards Need to Improve On?

The Washington Wizards are in the midst of their Summer League campaign. Now is a great time to begin looking at the needed improvements from a team’s younger players.

Washington Wizards News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 7

Tre Johnson Listed Among Top ROY Candidates Heading into NBA Summer League

We are a long way away from the next NBA regular season, as the NBA Finals concluded only weeks ago and the 2025-26 season is set to tip off on Oct. 21.

Washington Wizards News / Texas Longhorns on SI / June 28

Tre Johnson Receives Jersey Number With Washington Wizards

No. 6 overall pick Tre Johnson was introduced as a Washington Wizard on Saturday alongside No. 21 pick Will Riley and No. 43 pick Jamir Watkins. After wearing No.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / April 25

AJ Johnson Has Future All-Star Potential With Wizards

The Washington Wizards completed its season with an 18-64 record, which is bad enough for the second-worst record in the league, ahead of only the Utah Jazz.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / April 8

AJ Johnson Makes More Sense on the Wizards

Kyle Kuzma finally got his desired trade out of Washington two months ago, leading fans of the Washington Wizards to feel a range of emotions following the divorce from their go-to scorer of the rebuilding years.

Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Wizards' AJ Johnson Reveals All-Star Guards He Models His Game After

Washington Wizards rookie AJ Johnson recently shared the players who influence his style of play as he develops his skills in the NBA, including Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Draft on SI / March 31

Wizards Bolster Impressive Rookie Class with AJ Johnson

With 58 losses already, the Washington Wizards are once again competing for the best possible NBA Draft Lottery odds. This marks their seventh consecutive losing season.

Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Wizards Rookie Makes Bold ‘Superstar’ Claim

AJ Johnson had a major breakout game against the Brooklyn Nets a few days ago. Despite struggling for the first three quarters of the game, the Washington Wizards rookie erupted for 14 points in the final quarter.

Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Corey Kispert Had Amazing Reaction To AJ Johnson's Sick Trick Dunk

AJ Johnson is collecting highlights like it's going out of style! The Washington Wizards rookie has been balling out over the last few weeks. His athleticism and fearlessness resulted in some jaw-dropping plays in the last week or so, mostly above the rim.