Chaney Johnson showcases skills in Nets' loss to Hawks at Summer League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:13 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Chaney Johnson scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Nets' Summer League game against the Atlanta Hawks, which ended with an 83-76 loss for Brooklyn. Johnson's performance included five steals and two 3-pointers, highlighting his versatility and effort on both ends of the floor. He played multiple positions, showing his adaptability in a crowded frontcourt that includes new acquisition Julius Randle and recent draft picks. Nets Summer League coach Dutch Gaitley expressed confidence in Johnson's ability to fulfill various roles as needed by the team. Johnson aims to solidify his standing as a two-way player amidst competition for minutes as training camp approaches.
- •Johnson scored 20 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
- •He recorded 10 rebounds and five steals.
- •Nets lost to Hawks 83-76 in Summer League.
- •Johnson has played both forward and center during games.
- •Coach Gaitley praised Johnson's skill set and versatility.
- 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Chaney Johnson’s Summer League surge deepens Nets’ battle at the 4
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Nets' Chaney Johnson explains what's working during summer league
"Chaney Johnson keeps turning steals into dunks. The sight is becoming routine. A loose ball. A burst into the open floor. A cocked-back finish from a Nets forward who looks like a wing until he leaves the floor. Then he hangs, rises and finishes with more force than his frame suggests. At this point, the only fair complaint is artistic. The straight-line hammers have become familiar enough for ...
"Brooklyn Nets forward Chaney Johnson has been playing well during the summer circuit and he explains what's been working for him thus far.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 10:13 PMChaney Johnson’s Summer League surge deepens Nets’ battle at the 4
Chaney Johnson keeps turning steals into dunks. The sight is becoming routine. A loose ball. A burst into the open floor. A cocked-back finish from a Nets forward who looks like a wing until he leaves the floor. Then he hangs, rises and finishes with more force than his frame suggests. At this point, the only fair complaint is artistic. The straight-line hammers have become familiar enough for ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 8:35 PMNets' Chaney Johnson explains what's working during summer league
Brooklyn Nets forward Chaney Johnson has been playing well during the summer circuit and he explains what's been working for him thus far.
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