Stockton Kings Announce Trade

The Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, announced today that they have agreed to send the returning player rights to Dane Goodwin to the Salt Lake City Stars. In exchange, the Stockton Kings will receive the returning player rights to Jayce Johnson and a second-round pick in the 2025 NBA G League Draft.

Johnson, a 7-0 center, played three of his four collegiate years at Utah (2016-19). He averaged 5.5 points (56.4 FG%, 48.8 FT%) and 5.8 rebounds with the Utes. Upon transferring to Marquette for his final season, he averaged 3.8 points (62.9 FG%, 50 FT%) and 5.7 rebounds per game, finishing 13th in the Big East in rebounds per game. After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft, Johnson played overseas in Romania.

Johnson was drafted by the Santa Cruz Warriors with the ninth pick of the second round in the 2022 NBA G League Draft before being traded to the Motor City Cruise. He split last season between the Warriors and Motor City Cruise, averaging 10.3 points (55.5 FG%, 50 FT%), 10.7 rebounds. 1.1 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game.

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About the Stockton Kings

The Stockton Kings are a member of the NBA G League, the official minor league of the NBA. The Stockton Kings are affiliated with the Sacramento Kings. For more information on the 2024-25 season presented by Kaiser Permanente, call the Stockton Kings front office at 888.KNGS.209 or visit StocktonKings.com. Follow the team on X (formerly known as Twitter) @StocktonKings, Instagram @StocktonKings and on Facebook at Facebook.com/KingsStockton. 

About the NBA G League

The NBA’s official minor league, the NBA G League prepares players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA Cares programs.