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Amir Johnson | Center/Forward

Team: Toronto Raptors
Age / DOB:  (26) / 5/1/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'9' / 237
College: None
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Amir Johnson just missed a double-double on Sunday with 10 points and nine boards in a 93-87 win over the Nets.
In true Amir fashion, he picked up his first foul with two seconds off the clock on the game's opening tip. Amir is tied with Dwight Howard for the lead in fouls per game with 3.8 despite averaging 7.1 fewer minutes. Fouling aside, he has several tools to be a fantasy stud and is worth starting in all leagues. Apr 14 - 8:48 PM

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Amir Johnson - F/C - Raptors

Amir Johnson was a monster in the paint against the Bulls on Friday, shooting 10-of-15 from the field for 24 points with nine boards, two assists, one steal, one block and one 3-pointer.

It was just the seventh 3-pointer of his career and while he's been fantastic in field goal shooting with a career 58 percent, he's not exactly Stephen Curry from downtown. Johnson should be a beast while Jonas Valanciunas is out and is a must-start player.
Apr 12 - 10:47 PM
Amir Johnson - F/C - Raptors

Amir Johnson has twisted his ankle "several times this year," but he's missed just one game all season.

The one game he missed wasn't because of injury, but rather a suspension. Over the last two seasons, the Raptors are minus-571 points when Johnson is off the floor and plus-170 when he's on it, an indication of how valuable he is to this team. One of the most under-appreciated players in the league and a Rotoworld favorite, Johnson is the definition of a warrior.
Source: National Post
Apr 9 - 9:13 AM
Amir Johnson - F/C - Raptors

Amir Johnson shot 1-of-7 from the field for two points with six boards, one assist, two steals and two blocks in 25 minutes.

It was an uncharacteristic shooting line for Amir, who shoots 56 percent from the field this year. While the offense wasn't pretty, the rebounds and defense made this a worthwhile line for owners. He should be owned in all standard leagues.
Apr 6 - 11:17 PM
Amir Johnson - F/C - Raptors

Dwane Casey revealed that Amir Johnson is "banged up," and it's possible Johnson's minutes could be reduced the remainder of the season.

Johnson has played 37 minutes or more in two of his last three games, but his playing time could go down considering the Raptors aren't playing for anything this year and Johnson isn't healthy. He's an absolute warrior so it's possible Johnson will keep playing through his health issues, but owners need to keep in mind he's far from 100 percent.
Source: Toronto Star
Apr 3 - 8:57 AM
Amir Johnson - F/C - Raptors

Amir Johnson played through a leg injury in Friday's win over the Pistons, scoring 20 points on 9-of-11 shooting with eight rebounds and two blocks in 38 minutes.

Johnson is banged up dealing with leg and ankle issues as we go down the stretch, but the good news is that the Raptors need him on the floor with just Jonas Valanciunas and Aaron Gray around to man the paint. Speaking of the Jonas Brother, scored 14 points on 7-of-11 shooting with 13 rebounds and four blocks in the win.
Related: Jonas Valanciunas
Mar 29 - 11:42 PM
Amir Johnson - F/C - Raptors

Amir Johnson (leg) will be in the lineup Friday night against the Pistons.

Johnson was listed as game-time call but was expected to play through the pain after participating in shootaround Friday morning. Feel free to use him as you normally would but understand he's played about 20 minutes or less in three straight games.
Source: Keith Langlois on Twitter
Mar 29 - 6:39 PM
Amir Johnson - F/C - Raptors

Updating a previous item, Amir Johnson (leg) went through shootaround and expects to play on Friday.

Johnson is still listed as a game-time call, but this confirms a previous report where Johnson said he was fine and would be in the lineup on Friday. It sounds like he's planning to be out there, but we won't have official word until before tipoff. We're guessing he'll play, but keep in mind he's seen 20.5 minutes or less in three straight.
Source: Raptors Media Relations on Twitter
Mar 29 - 11:11 AM
Amir Johnson - F/C - Raptors

Amir Johnson (leg) said that he was "sore, but fine," and he expects to play on Friday despite being a game-time decision.

Johnson said the incident was comparable to hitting his funny bone when he bumped knees with Al Horford on Wednesday. "I bump knees all the time," he said. One of the toughest players in the league, Johnson will do everything he can to play through the injury, but the training staff will have final say over his availability. If he can't play, Jonas Valanciunas should see plenty of action with the Raptors going small at times with guys like Alan Anderson and Terrence Ross on the floor.
Related: Jonas Valanciunas, Terrence Ross, Alan Anderson
Source: Toronto Sun
Mar 29 - 8:25 AM
Amir Johnson - F/C - Raptors

Amir Johnson (leg) is traveling with the Raptors on their two-game road trip and will be a game-time decision against the Pistons on Friday.

Johnson left Wednesday's game with a leg contusion and didn't return, but the fact that he's traveling is a good sign that the injury isn't serious. Johnson is an absolute warrior and will be out there as long as he's able to play, but we should have a much better idea of his status on Friday after shootaround.
Source: Raptors Media Relations on Twitter
Mar 28 - 1:35 PM
Amir Johnson - F/C - Raptors

Amir Johnson was diagnosed with a left leg contusion and he will not return to Wednesday's game.

He's a tough customer, so it must be a very bad bruise to one of the league's most improved players. Amir should be considered questionable for Friday's game and Jonas Valanciunas is the last reliable big man left standing. The Raptors could go small and go with Alan Anderson and Terrence Ross more, too.
Related: Jonas Valanciunas, Alan Anderson, Terrence Ross
Source: Raptors PR on Twitter
Mar 27 - 8:27 PM
Amir Johnson - F/C - Raptors

The Toronto Sun refers to Amir Johnson's ankles as "wobbly."

Johnson isn't known to be injured, but he always seems to be playing through some joint pain. Perhaps this has something to do with the 17.7 minutes he's averaged over the last two games. Now that the small-ball Knicks are behind him and Johnson has had a couple days to rest his ankles, we'd expect more burn against the Hawks on Wednesday.
Source: Toronto Sun
Mar 26 - 2:59 PM
Amir Johnson - F/C - Raptors

Amir Johnson played just 18 minutes off the bench vs. the Knicks, scoring four points with four rebounds, two assists and two steals.

He played just 17 minutes vs. the Knicks on Friday, as their small lineups (Kenyon Martin at C and Carmelo Anthony at PF) inspired Dwane Casey to match up with a wing-oriented lineup. The result tonight was a 26-point drubbing, and presumably Amir will resume playing heavy minutes against the Hawks on Wednesday.
Mar 23 - 10:19 PM
Amir Johnson - F/C - Raptors

Amir Johnson had eight points, 10 rebounds, two steals and four blocks in Wednesday's loss.

He had 18 and 21 rebounds in his last two games, and while tonight was a far cry from those monster lines, it's hard to argue with the boards, blocks and steals he had tonight. Keep running him out there.
Mar 20 - 10:02 PM
Amir Johnson - F/C - Raptors

Amir Johnson blew up on Sunday with 18 points and 18 rebounds, making 9-of-18 field goals with three assists, one steal and two turnovers.

Miami's rebounding has been one of their few flaws all season, but Amir's dominant rebounding effort wasn't enough in today's matinee. With Andrea Bargnani (elbow) done for the season, we should see plenty of games like this from Johnson down the stretch.
Mar 17 - 4:05 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Kyle Lowry
2Sebastian Telfair
3John Lucas
SG1DeMar DeRozan
2Alan Anderson
3Terrence Ross
4Mickael Pietrus
SF1Rudy Gay
2Landry Fields
3Linas Kleiza
PF1Andrea Bargnani
2Amir Johnson
3Quincy Acy
C1Jonas Valanciunas
2Aaron Gray