| No. 31 – Brooklyn Nets | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 20, 2002 Alabaster, Alabama, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Thompson (Alabaster, Alabama) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2025–present |
| Career history | |
| 2025 | Cleveland Charge |
| 2025–present | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2025–present | →Long Island Nets |
| Career highlights | |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Chaney J. Johnson (born June 20, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Alabama–Huntsville Chargers and the Auburn Tigers.
College career
[edit]Holding no offers from power programs coming out of Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama, Johnson began his collegiate career with the Division II University of Alabama, Huntsville in 2020.[1][2] During the 2022–23 season, he averaged 15.9 points and 6.6 rebounds, leading the team to a 27–8 record and regular-season championship title.[3] Johnson was named the Gulf South Conference Player of the Year for the season.[4][5]
On April 21, 2023, Johnson transferred to Auburn.[6][7] In the 2023–24 season, he averaged 4.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists across 35 appearances (two starts).[8] During the 2024–25 campaign, his final collegiate season, Johnson averaged 9.1 points and 4.9 rebounds, helping Auburn make a run to the Final Four.[9][10]
Professional career
[edit]After going unselected in the 2025 NBA draft, Johnson signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on June 27, 2025.[11] He was waived prior to the start of the regular season on October 14.[12] Johnson subsequently joined the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League, where he averaged 12.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.1 blocks across 16 appearances (10 starts).[13]
On December 26, 2025, Johnson signed a two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets.[14][15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Calling God: Chaney Johnson's excellence stems from strong faith and a will to win". shelbycountyreporter.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "Nets sign Chaney Johnson, Cavs G Leaguer, to third two-way". netsdaily.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "Talented Transfer Guard Johnson To Make Immediate Impact". auburntigers.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets sign Alabama high school, UAH, Auburn alumnus". al.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "Chaney Johnson Named GSC Player of the Year". uahchargers.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "From D-II to Elite Eight, Chaney Johnson living March dreams with Auburn". detroitnews.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "Auburn basketball adds UAH transfer Chaney Johnson". al.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "Chaney Johnson 2023-24 Stats per Game". espn.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "Former Auburn forward Chaney Johnson signs two-way deal with Nets". auburnwire.usatoday.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "Chaney Johnson 2024-25 Stats per Game". espn.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "Auburn basketball's Chaney Johnson inks Exhibit 10 contract with Cleveland Cavaliers". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "Chaney Johnson: Waived by Cavaliers". cbssports.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets Sign Chaney Johnson". nba.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "Former Auburn forward Chaney Johnson signs two-way deal with Nets". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "Former Auburn Forward Signs Deal With Brooklyn Nets". si.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.