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News: 4 days agoJohnson generated 20 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 91-81 preseason win over the Fire.

Spin: Johnson led all scorers in just 19 minutes of action, nearly doubling her 12-point output from her preseason debut against Golden State. The 2026 No. 8 overall pick attacked from all three levels, knocking down three triples and getting to the free-throw line eight times, converting seven. With Ezi Magbegor (foot) and Jordan Horston (knee) sidelined, Johnson is making a strong case to be a go-to player right away under new head coach Sonia Raman.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: After being selected by the Valkyries with the No. 8 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Johnson was subsequently traded to the Storm on draft night. She could have even greater opportunities in Seattle as a rookie and will likely be in the mix for a starting role right away given her shot-creating abilities and defensive skill set in the backcourt. Johnson had plenty of contributions during her four seasons at LSU, averaging 14.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals in 29.2 minutes per game. The 22-year-old had some struggles with consistency at the WNBA level, which could lead the Storm to ease her into action at the professional level, but she's a stellar defender with solid scoring capabilities, and she should have ample opportunities to earn playing time as a rookie.