Johnson (rest) logged 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, two steals and one block in 16 minutes during Thursday's 93-66 Summer League win over the Spurs.
After sitting out Tuesday's Summer League game against the Grizzlies, Johnson returned to the court Thursday. The guard is an unrestricted free agent this offseason and is hoping to land an NBA deal with a strong Summer League performance.
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Hawks' Kobe Johnson: Won't play Tuesday
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Johnson (rest) is out for Tuesday's Summer League game against the Grizzlies, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson is getting a rest night Tuesday. His next chance to return to the floor arrives Thursday, when the Hawks face the Spurs in Las Vegas.
Johnson recorded 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, three steals and two assists in 26 minutes during Sunday's 101-80 Summer League loss to the Celtics.
Johnson put together a solid performance to close out Summer League, leading the team in scoring. Johnson was also impressive on the defensive end, generating a game-high three steals. The 22-year-old recently signed a contract with Atlanta, so he will likely spend much of the upcoming season with the team's G League affiliate.
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Hawks' Kobe Johnson: Signing with Atlanta
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Johnson is signing a contract with the Hawks, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports.
Johnson took a small step back during his final season at UCLA, but he's already managed to find an opportunity at the next level. He averaged 7.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.7 steals over four seasons of college hoops (125 games).
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