Oklahoma City Blue Traded Logan Johnson to Maine Celtics
The G League squads finalized a multi-player trade sending the former WCC standout to Maine.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Basketball
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The Oklahoma City Blue traded 26-year-old guard Logan Johnson to the Maine Celtics. In exchange, the Maine Celtics sent RaeQuan Battle and Kameron Warrens to the Oklahoma City Blue.
Why it matters
The move provides Johnson, a recent G League champion and slam dunk contest winner, a fresh opportunity to prove his talent for an NBA roster spot. The trade reflects shifting priorities for both organizations as they adjust their lineups for the upcoming season.
Logan Johnson is a 26-year-old guard who averaged 10.7 points per game during his four seasons at Saint Mary's. He was the 9th overall pick in the 2023 G League draft and has played 54 career G League games.
The players
Logan Johnson
He is a 26-year-old guard who previously starred at Saint Mary's and was a 2023 WCC Defensive Player of the Year.
Oklahoma City Blue
This is the NBA G League affiliate team based in Oklahoma City that holds the rights to its players.
Maine Celtics
This is the NBA G League affiliate team based in Maine that serves as the minor league partner for the Boston Celtics.
RaeQuan Battle
He is a professional basketball player who is moving to the Oklahoma City Blue as part of the trade agreement.
Kameron Warrens
He is a professional basketball player involved in the trade moving from Maine to the Oklahoma City Blue roster.
The details
Johnson arrives in Maine as a decorated G League talent, having won the league championship in 2024 and the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest. The Oklahoma City Blue receives RaeQuan Battle and Kameron Warrens to bolster their own roster in the transaction.
Timeline
Johnson was named the WCC Defensive Player of the Year in 2023.
The Oklahoma City Blue drafted Johnson in 2023.
Johnson secured a G League championship title in 2024.
Johnson won the G League Slam Dunk Contest in 2025.
The Oklahoma City Blue officially announced the trade on October 3, 2026.
The Stats
This trade aligns with the broader operations of the NBA G League's development pipeline, where teams frequently exchange talent to optimize roster composition. It follows a consistent pattern of player movement aimed at showcasing prospects for potential NBA call-ups.
Johnson will now compete for minutes and a potential NBA call-up within the Maine Celtics rotation. Battle and Warrens will integrate into the Oklahoma City Blue systems, impacting the depth chart for the team's upcoming schedule.
The takeaway
The trade highlights the fluid nature of G League rosters where individual performance is constantly measured against organizational development goals. Players like Johnson often shift between teams to find the specific environments that best facilitate their path to the NBA.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NESN.
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