Height/Weight: 6-9/210
| Birthdate: 05/01/1987
| Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
| Team: Toronto
| College: No College
| NBA Experience: 6
| Owned/Started%: 49/22 | Average Draft Position: 139.63
Johnson doubles up vs. Celtics : Raptors F Amir Johnson notched his sixth double-double of the season during Friday night's contest against the Celtics. Johnson finished with 12 points and 12 rebounds in the 86-74 victory, on a perfect four of four shooting from the field. He went 4 for 6 from the free-throw line and also chipped in with two blocks, one steal and one assist, while logging 37 minutes of game action. (Updated 02/10/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Johnson got off to a great start this season, but has been slumping of late for the Raptors. However, it appears he may finally be starting to work his out of his funk as he is averaging 9.0 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks over his last five contests. Despite his in consistent production of late, owners can consider the 24-year-old a viable low-end Fantasy option in deeper formats heading into Week 8 (Feb. 13-19). (Updated 02/10/2012).
02/10/2012 21:41 Raptors pick up rare win against Celtics
DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points, Jose Calderon had 17 points and 14 assists and the Toronto Raptors beat Boston 86-74 on Friday for their third win in the past 20 meetings with the Celtics.
02/06/2012 09:03 Week 7 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
The Nets have struggled so far in 2012, but Anthony Morrow is making some noise of late. Our Chris Towers discusses his recent play and much more in his latest Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.
02/03/2012 21:43 Raptors 106, Wizards 89
Leandro Barbosa shook off flulike symptoms to score 19 points, Amir Johnson had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 106-89 on Friday night.
Johnson limped to the finish line last year and underwent surgery on his left ankle in the offseason. That said, he’s expected to be completely healthy entering 2011-12 and is looking forward to continuing his Fantasy breakout. Johnson was a pleasant surprise for the Raptors and Fantasy owners last year as he averaged career highs with 9.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 25.7 minutes and 54 starts. Although Johnson did prove inconsistent at times, he was very valuable when Reggie Evans went down with a foot injury. With Evans back, however, the Raptors are crowded at Johnson’s position with the likes of Ed Davis, Julian Wright, Sonny Weems, Linas Kleiza and Joey Dorsey all similar players on the roster. We doubt he’s going to get over 25 minutes per game again and that means Johnson will go back to being a low-end Fantasy option. He might still be worth taking very late in Fantasy drafts, but Johnson sits outside the top 60 Fantasy forwards at this point. (Updated 8/23/11)
