James Johnson News: Johnson played 20 minutes against the Heat on Monday, but put up just two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT). He also contributed five boards and an assist.

Johnson played 20 minutes against the Heat on Monday, but put up just two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT). He also contributed five boards and an assist.

Johnson is in Hawks' camp on a non-guaranteed deal, therefore is currently playing to show he deserves a spot on the roster. He was used as a primary wing backup on Monday, which suggests that his odds of making the team are improving. Even if he does crack the final squad, it is unlikely Johnson will make much of a fantasy impact, as the veteran has never managed to average more than ten points or five rebounds in a single season over his five-year career. If Johnson continues to see this quantity of playing time however, he could be used as a sneaky source of blocks and boards in deeper formats.