AJ Johnson is an American professional basketball player whose career arc is documented across this news archive. Coverage spans his early rise through high school basketball in California, his decision to join the Illawarra Hawks of Australia’s NBL Next Stars program, and his selection as the 23rd overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 NBA Draft. The tag also tracks his NBA rookie season, his NBA Cup championship, his midseason trade to the Washington Wizards, and his subsequent move to the Dallas Mavericks. Articles, interviews, and game reports filed under this tag follow his development as a combo guard and his trajectory across multiple teams and leagues.