Spurs Cut Stanley Johnson; What's Next?

Stanley Johnson played 30 games for the San Antonio Spurs this season, averaging 5.8 points per game. Where could his next destination be?

Jeremy Brener | Feb 12, 2023

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The San Antonio Spurs are making a small change to their roster.

According to The Athletic, the Spurs are releasing veteran forward Stanley Johnson.

In 30 games with the Spurs this season, Johnson averaged 5.8 points while shooting 45 percent from beyond the three-point line. He's also averaging 3.2 rebounds per game.

"He’s a tough competitor," coach Gregg Popovich said after his Spurs debut in December. "He’s defensive-minded. He’s strong. He's a big wing. And he plays hard."

Johnson, 26, was the No. 8 overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons, but since his rookie contract expired, he has turned into a journeyman. Since leaving the Pistons in 2019, Johnson has played for the New Orleans Pelicans, Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers and Spurs. Now, he'll search for a new team that's fighting for a playoff spot or championship in the stretch run.

Johnson isn't a massive difference-maker and he won't move the needle much for any team currently in the playoff picture, but he can provide some experience and depth on the wing for a team in need.

Teams like the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets and Lakers come to mind as teams looking for wing depth in the buyout/post-deadline market.

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Published Feb 12, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.