AJ Johnson
#8SG · Dallas Mavericks
Height
6'5"
Weight
160 lbs
Age
21
Experience
1 yrs
Wingspan
6'8.5"
Reach
8'6.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 8.5"
D+
D+
D
D+
N/A
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The Verdict on AJ, in One Read
On the field, AJ Johnson grades out as a shaky SG for Dallas Mavericks (D Impact). That places him 126th of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at D+, a slight overpay. The public read is negative (D+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsD-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 69 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 32.6% | 24.6% | 85.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 40 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD-| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 40 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 32.6% | F F |
| 2024-25 |  | 29 | 7.6 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 38.5% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | vs CHI | W 149-128 | 25 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-12 | 0-3 | -7 |
| Sat, 4/11 | @ SAS | L 120-139 | 20 | 13 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$6.3M
Guaranteed
$6.3M
AAV
$3.1M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D+
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
AJ Johnson drew a D+ on the Contract Value Index — a measured outcome for Dallas's SG rotation. At $3.1M AAV on a two-year deal, Johnson's contract is modest enough that it doesn't create cap strain, but his 2025-26 performance—2.8 PPG, 1.1 RPG, and 0.9 APG across 40 games—makes clear why the organization was willing to move him: he hasn't translated his developmental potential into rotation-level production yet. For a second-year guard at 21 years old, some runway is warranted, but the gap between his ceiling (evidenced by the 27-point Texas Legends outing that drew explicit praise from head coach Jason Kidd) and his floor (benching on a 26-56 team) reveals a player still searching for consistency at the NBA level. The broader league's dismissal of him as a throwaway piece in the Anthony Davis trade wasn't kind, but it was accurate—Johnson remains an unproven commodity whose contract, while affordable, buys Dallas little immediate value. A fresh start in Washington offers him the organizational reset he needs, but right now the CVI verdict reflects a fundamental mismatch between salary expectations and on-court output: you're paying starter money for a player who hasn't yet broken into reliable rotation minutes.
Performance Analysis
D-
#126 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
AJ Johnson earns a D- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 69 games, AJ is contributing 2.8 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game in his role. AJ's best relative area is FG% at 32.6, though it still falls below the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 2.8 (shooting guard median: 15.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, AJ ranks 126th. At 21, AJ is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Dallas Mavericks.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where AJ's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How AJ Compares at the Position
AJ Johnson ranks 126th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots AJ between Cam Christie (D-) just ahead and Isaac Okoro (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
Cam ChristieLos Angeles ClippersD-Terrence Shannon Jr.Minnesota TimberwolvesD-Jaylen ClarkMinnesota TimberwolvesD-AJ JohnsonD-
Graded lower
Isaac OkoroChicago BullsTransaction History
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About this player
AJ Johnson is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at SG for the Dallas Mavericks. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on AJ Johnson, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D+, Performance D-, Sentiment D+.
The crowd's Fan Verdict moves in real time as fans vote on this profile. FanVerdicts' own read updates as new data lands — performance recalculates when NBA game stats post, sentiment shifts with media coverage and fan discussion, and the Contract Value Index recomputes when contract terms change. Contract details below show the structure (years, total value, average annual value, guarantees) behind the Contract Value Index read.
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