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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 26: AJ Johnson (R) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted 23rd overall by the Milwaukee Bucks during the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 26, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
On Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks will host the Atlanta Hawks in Texas.
The Mavs are coming off a 129-111 loss to the Pelicans in New Orleans.
AJ Johnson finished the loss with four points, two rebounds and one assist while shooting 2/5 from the field and 0/1 from three-point range in 12 minutes of playing time.
Mavericks Announce Roster Move Before Hawks Game
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 01: AJ Johnson #8 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center on March 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
On Tuesday, the Mavs announced that they had assigned Johnson to the G League.
Mavs PR wrote: “The Dallas Mavericks have assigned AJ Johnson to the Texas Legends of the NBA G League.”
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 27: AJ Johnson #8 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by Taylor Hendricks #22 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center on February 27, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Johnson began his season with the Washington Wizards (before getting traded to Dallas).
His total averages are 2.8 points and 1.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 32.5% from the field and 20.9% from three-point range in 39 games.
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 09: AJ Johnson #4 of the Washington Wizards goes to the basket against Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Capital One Arena on January 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
AJ Johnson’s Background
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 14: AJ Johnson #77 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball during a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum on October 14, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Johnson was the 23rd pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Before the Wizards and Mavs, he also spent time with the Milwaukee Bucks over part of two seasons in the league.
The 21-year-old has career averages of 4.8 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while shooting 36.3% from the field and 24.8% from three-point range in 68 games.
Mavs PR wrote (on February 5): “The Dallas Mavericks announced today their participation in a 3-team trade involving the Wizards and the Hornets.
Dallas acquired Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Marvin Bagley III, 2 future 1st-round picks, and 3 future 2nd-round picks from WAS, while receiving Tyus Jones from CHA.”
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 27: Cam Spencer #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies is defended by AJ Johnson #8 of the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at American Airlines Center on February 27, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Mavs This Season
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 5: Head coach Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks calls a play during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on February 5, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
The Mavs are the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a 23-46 record in 69 games.
They have won two out of their last ten games (and are 14-20 at home).
Following the Hawks, the Mavs will host Darius Garland and the LA Clippers on Saturday in Dallas, Texas.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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