Carter, Howard power Magic to fifth straight win Nov 23, 2009
Trailing by 13 after two Howard free throws, Jarrett Jack made a 3 from the corner before Amir Johnson hit a layup, then put back Turkoglu's miss to make it 97-91 with 2:32 left. Carter made sure the Raptors didn't get any closer, making two free throws and later hitting a jumper to keep Orlando's lead secure. (MSNBC -- Sports)
It's the shoes for Carter Nov 23, 2009
Orlando's Vince Carter (15) is fouled by Toronto's Amir Johnson on Sunday. DARREN CALABRESE - AP. (News & Observer -- Sports)
'Melo leads Nuggets past Turkoglu-less Raptors Nov 18, 2009
Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson, front, is fouled as he works the ball inside for a shot against Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Raptors beat Clippers 104-89 Nov 14, 2009
Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman blocks the shot of Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson during the first half in an NBA basketball game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Los Angeles ... Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman shoots the ball over Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson and Jarrett Jack during the first half in an NBA basketball game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Los Angeles. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Navy Men's Hoops Opens 2009-10 Season at Defending Big South Champ Radford Nov 12, 2009
Lastly, Amir Johnson returns as a four-year starter at point guard and already has over 1,000 points and 400 career assists. Brad Greenburg has turned the Radford program around, and last year became the only school in league history to finish seventh or worse the year before (2007-08) and win the conference title the next year (2008-09). (Patriotleague.com)
College Basketball Preview - Big South Conference Nov 6, 2009
Ignoring senior point guard Amir Johnson and senior forward Phillip Martin would be foolish as they too will play a significant part in the team's success. WINTHROP - The Eagles didn't have a single player finish among the top-15 in scoring in the Big South last season, but all that means is that they are more in-tune with playing a team game than perhaps the rest of the league members. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Cardinal Insider: Stanford's Weekly Sports Notebook Nov 6, 2009
The game was a blowout loss, against Los Angeles-power Westchester and its straight-to-the-NBA star Amir Johnson, but the dunk left an indelible memory for spectators who marveled at the athleticism to pull off such a feat. But Powers' transition from top prospect to Stanford starter has taken five years and is proof of how difficult that path can be at this level. (Gostanford.com)
East preview Oct 28, 2009
Backup forward Amir Johnson could go boom or bust. 3) Philadelphia 76ers (10). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Top 250 players to target this season Oct 27, 2009
Fantasy NBA Player Rankings - SI.com - Fantasy. Fantasy Football, Fantasy Baseball and More. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Young scores 11 points as 76ers beat Raptors 84-79 Oct 8, 2009
Toronto forward Amir Johnson left in the second quarter after he bit through his upper lip, requiring stitches, but returned in the third. He fouled out with eight points in 25 minutes. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Mavericks to keep Singleton, cut loose Buckner Sep 15, 2009
Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton to accept $1M qualifying offer - ESPN. Updated: September 14, 2009, 7:38 PM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Five players primed for breakout season Aug 21, 2009
Amir Johnson, PF, BucksJohnson has talent, but getting him to use that talent on the floor was a challenge in Detroit, especially because the Pistons were trying to contend in the Eastern Conference. Now, heading into his fifth season after being drafted out of high school, Johnson is in Milwaukee with the rebuilding Bucks and tough-minded coach Scott Skiles. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bucks acquire Delfino, Ukic in 4-player trade Aug 19, 2009
Toronto acquired forward Amir Johnson and guard-forward Sonny Weems ... "There were limited sign and trade scenarios available, but acquiring Amir Johnson in this deal gives us another long, talented young big man whose best basketball is ahead of him.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Raptors send Delfino to Bucks in 4-player trade Aug 18, 2009
Raptors dealt Carlos Delfino, Roko Ukic to Bucks for Amir Johnson, Sonny Weems. Bucks found Johnson expendable when they signed Hakim Warrick as free agent. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Sports news briefs: 8/18/09 Aug 18, 2009
The Toronto Raptors agreed to send swingman Carlos Delfino to Milwaukee in exchange for power forward Amir Johnson as part of a four-player trade. The deal would also send guard Roko Ukic to Milwaukee in exchange for Bucks guard Sonny Weems. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Strasburg agrees to record $15m deal Aug 18, 2009
Basketball Raptors obtain Johnson from Bucks The Raptors have agreed to send swingman Carlos Delfino to Milwaukee in exchange for power forward Amir Johnson as part of a four-player trade, a person with direct knowledge of the deal said. The deal would also send guard Roko Ukic to Milwaukee in exchange for Bucks guard Sonny Weems. (Boston Globe)
Brazil's basketball show brings NBA players to Rio Aug 10, 2009
Among the players of the United States invited to the game are Drew Gooden (Dallas), Devin Brown (New Orleans), Shawn Marion (Dallas), Keith Bogans (Milwaukee), Danny Granger (Indiana), Amir Johnson (Milwaukee), Ryan Hollins (Minnesota) and Coby Karl (DKV Joventut). NBA star Shawn Marion came out the leading scorer with 31 points, followed by Anderson Varejao, the crowd favorite, scoring 30 points as the team "Friends of Leandro" beat the "Friends of Varejao" 116-110. (Xinhuanet, China)
ScottHoward-CooperInside The NBA School's back in session with offseason grades for all 30 clubs. Aug 7, 2009
Either way, they got more athletic with the addition of Jennings, Amir Johnson and Hakim Warrick. C. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Let’s make a deal Jul 10, 2009
S&T Chillz to Milwaukee for Amir johnson and their #1. Sent that #1 with Marvin, Mo our 10 #1 to Pheonix for Amare. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Super Tuesday Jul 9, 2009
What about Kurt Thomas or Amir Johnson instead of Bowen ... I think Childress to Bucks for Amir Johnson and a 2nd round pick would be perfect ... Now a package that includes Amir Johnson and maybe a 1st round pick would be worth entertaining. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Big South men's basketball 2009-2010: What to expect Jul 5, 2009
Who's back: Coach Brad Greenberg returns four starters from last year's regular season and tournament champion, if you count PG Amir Johnson. But Johnson was arrested on felony theft charges and his status is in question. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Zags' Daye grew up watching Detroit's 'Bad Boys' Jun 30, 2009
The Pistons are likely to make some moves this offseason after already sending Amir Johnson to Milwaukee for Fabrico Oberto as part of a three-team deal with San Antonio. Detroit has money to spend this summer because they dealt point guard Chauncey Billups to Denver for Allen Iverson and his expiring contract. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Pistons focus on frontcourt in NBA draft Jun 27, 2009
Detroit won't expect Daye to do what Wallace and McDyess did, but he seems to give them a talented prospect to replace Amir Johnson, was traded earlier this week to Milwaukee. Wallace and McDyess are free to sign with any team as is Allen Iverson, making the Pistons players this offseason for free agents and highly paid players who might be traded by cash-strapped teams. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Jazz make qualifying offer to Millsap Jun 27, 2009
The Pistons sent forward Amir Johnson to Milwaukee. San Antonio has also made a living finding diamonds in the rough during the draft and may have done it again, snaring a trio of prospects in the second round -- Pitt power forward DeJuan Blair, Miami-Florida guard Jack McClinton and French star Nando De Colo. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bucks pick G Jennings at No. 10, G Meeks at No. 41 Jun 27, 2009
Hammond has changed some of those pieces in recent days after he traded Richard Jefferson to the Spurs for Bruce Bowen and Kurt Thomas and got forward Amir Johnson from Detroit for Fabricio Oberto. Milwaukee, which has had good luck in recent years in the second round, hopes Meeks becomes the latest late-round success after picking Redd in 2000, Dan Gadzuric in 2002, Ramon Sessions in 2007 and Luc Richard Mbah a Moute last year. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Bucks bolster backcourt with Jennings, Meeks Jun 26, 2009
Together along with 22-year-old power forward Amir Johnson, acquired from Detroit as part of a three-team trade with San Antonio for Richard Jefferson, general manager John Hammond has started stocking young talent. Bucks coach Scott Skiles said Jennings has some "flair," but didn't think the 19-year-old would have to temper that in the NBA.. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Bucks send Jefferson to Spurs in 4-player swap Jun 25, 2009
Milwaukee then dealt Oberto to the Pistons for forward Amir Johnson. The trades give the Bucks more financial flexibility, the Spurs a proven scorer and the Pistons a veteran big man at a lower cost than Johnson. (FindLaw News)
Bucks may not be done making deals (301) Jun 25, 2009
Hammond was Detroit s vice president of basketball operations when the Pistons chose Amir Johnson as the 56th overall pick in the 2005 draft. Johnson also has the distinction of being the last high school player drafted. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
2009 NBA Draft Preview Jun 25, 2009
The Bucks also acquired forward Amir Johnson from Detroit in the deal. Milwaukee has plenty of bodies at point guard, but not the answer. (ABC 7 News, DC)
A big idea: Hawks should take Augusta’s Siler in Round 2 Jun 24, 2009
was traded to Pistons for Amir Johnson) it is going to be a very busy next couple of days, maybe next couple of months. Mark Bradley. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Finley saves Spurs from opening playoffs on road Apr 16, 2009
Michael Beasley scored 12 of his 22 points in the first quarter for Miami, but left midway through the third after getting hit near the right eye by the Pistons' Amir Johnson. Kwame Brown finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds for Detroit. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Heat's Wadeearns scoring title from bench Apr 16, 2009
Michael Beasley scored 12 of his 22 points in the first quarter for Miami, but left midway through the third quarter after getting hit near the right eye by the Pistons' Amir Johnson and did not return. He was not seriously injured, and the Heat expect him to be able to practice Thursday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Iverson returns as Pistons top 76ers Mar 30, 2009
"We tried to be aggressive, but for whatever reason we just couldn't get free throws.''The lead changed 19 times in the first three quarters, but the 76ers began to take charge late in the third, using an 8-1 run to take a 83-79 lead.Two quick baskets by Iguodala made it 89-83 with 9:55 left, but Detroit brought in Amir Johnson for defense and used a 10-0 run for the game's 20th lead change."Amir was huge,'' Curry said. "He was getting us rebounds above the rim, where there had been a lot of... (MSNBC -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Lakers 92, Pistons 77 Mar 27, 2009
DET: Amir Johnson shot good ... Will Bynum 25, Antonio McDyess 14, Walter Herrmann 9, Tayshaun Prince 7, Arron Afflalo 6, Jason Maxiell 5, Rodney Stuckey 5, Kwame Brown 4, Amir Johnson 2. (USA Today -- Sports)
'Easy Ed' is playing hard for Heels Mar 21, 2009
Staff Photo by Robert Willett - UNC's Ed Davis drives to the hoop past Radford's Kenny Thomas (24) and Amir Johnson. Related Content. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Radford takes some satisfaction in loss Mar 20, 2009
So it was nice to see guard Amir Johnson smiling on the court and having the time of his life, even as the scoreboard grew dreary. "Ended like this but we played North Carolina, and it was fun," he said. (USA Today -- Sports)
UNC rips Radford without Lawson Mar 20, 2009
Amir Johnson and Joey Lynch-Flohr each scored 12 points to lead the Highlanders, the Big South Conference champion making just its second NCAA appearance and first since 1998. Ellington got off to a fast start for the Tar Heels, scoring a layup off the opening tip and finishing 11-for-16 with three 3-pointers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Observations Mar 20, 2009
Props to Radford guard Amir Johnson, who was smiling and enjoying every minute while scoring 12 points in a hopeless effort. He said Big South winner Radford is a champion in his mind no matter what happened Thursday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Previewing Radford Mar 19, 2009
Junior point guard Amir Johnson (9 ... Projected Starters: 11 Amir Johnson (5-9, 193, Jr.) 9. (InsideCarolina.com)
Men's Division I Basketball Championship Mar 17, 2009
Top Assists: Amir Johnson 5. 3; Thomas 2. (Honolulu Advertiser)
CAPSULE: South region Mar 17, 2009
Kenny Thomas is the team's best perimeter shooter and Amir Johnson leads the league in assists ... 2 FG%); G Amir Johnson, 5-9, Jr. (9. (USA Today -- Sports)
NCAA tournament: Three local college players no longer under the radar Mar 17, 2009
Matt Gentry/AP Radford's Amir Johnson reacts after hearing the news that his team will play North Carolina in a first round tournament game in Greensboro, N.C. ... Amir Johnson's dad built it for him, his own little basketball retreat ... "Amir Johnson sacrificed so much this year," Radford coach Brad Greenberg said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Team capsules: South Mar 16, 2009
Parakhouski is complemented by 5-9 junior point guard Amir Johnson (9. 6 ppg, 5. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
NBA: Roundup for Wednesday games Mar 13, 2009
New York Knicks' Nate Robinson, left, and Detroit Pistons' Amir Johnson scrambling for a loose on Wednesday in Auburn Hills, Michigan ... Notes: Robinson, listed at 5-foot-9, won a third-quarter jump ball with 6-9 Amir Johnson. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Robinson scores 30, helps Knicks top Pistons in OT Mar 12, 2009
Notes: Robinson, listed at 5-foot-9, won a third-quarter jump ball with 6-9 Amir Johnson. McDyess has five career 20-20 games, but hadn't had one since doing it three times during the 2000-2001 season. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Radford beats VMI for Big South title Mar 8, 2009
"He has no business playing in this league. He could play anywhere in the country. We played (Kentucky's) Patrick Patterson and he's every bit as good.''Chris McEachin added 18 points and had five of Radford's 10 blocks, Amir Johnson scored 16 and Thomas had 15 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. He scored 14 in the second half."It was unbelievable,'' Thomas said of the final seconds, thinking of going from 34-55 his first three years to the NCAA tournament. "I didn't know how to feel.''Austin... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Radford runs away from VMI to claim Big South title, NCAA bid Mar 8, 2009
Chris McEachin added 18 points and had five of Radford's 10 blocks, Amir Johnson scored 16 and Thomas had 15 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. He scored 14 in the second half. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bucks beat slumping Pistons 92-86 Feb 18, 2009
Curry juggled the starting lineup again, putting McDyess in place of Amir Johnson, but it didn't help in the first half. Milwaukee led by as many as 17 on their way to a 50-37 halftime lead. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
GAME REPORT:Suns 107, Pistons 97 Feb 9, 2009
Antonio McDyess 13, Rasheed Wallace 10, Kwame Brown 8, Richard Hamilton 3, Allen Iverson 3, Rodney Stuckey 3, Arron Afflalo 2, Amir Johnson 2, Tayshaun Prince 1. Game notes. (USA Today -- Sports)
Big South basketball roundup Feb 8, 2009
Phillip Martin scored 16 points, and Amir Johnson added 15. Bryan Bostic scored 20 points on 8-of-17 shooting for the Blue Hose (10-13, 7-5). (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Pistons 126, Bucks 121 (OT) Feb 8, 2009
Amir Johnson - Detroit ... DET: Amir Johnson shot good ... DET: Amir Johnson shot good. (USA Today -- Sports)
