James Johnson waived by Nets

James Johnson (F - IND)

The Brooklyn Nets are waiving F James Johnson as reported by ESPN's Nick Friedell. (Nick Friedell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact
James Johnson is being waived to make room on the roster to convert Kessler Edwards' contract to a standard NBA contract for the playoffs. Johnson had missed the previous two games with a non-COVID related illness. He averaged 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 62 games for Brooklyn this season.