Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Struggles with shot in victory
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Johnson accumulated 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday's 127-120 victory over the Suns.
Johnson battled through a tough shooting night, going two-of-eight from deep, but came one rebound shy of a double-double. With Julian Srawther out until at least Thanksgiving, Johnson is the frontrunner to hold down a starting role at the wing.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Suiting up Friday
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Johnson (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Suns.
Johnson was deemed likely to play Friday, so it's not surprising to see him suit up after missing the last three games with an ankle sprain. The veteran forward hasn't played since the season-opening loss to the Warriors on Oct. 22, when he had five points in 11 minutes.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Expected to play Friday
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Johnson (ankle) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Suns, per John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM.
Johnson appears to be primed to end a three-game absence with an ankle sprain. Less playing time should be open to Trevon Brazile and Bryce Hopkins on Friday.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Listed questionable for Friday
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Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against Phoenix.
The fact that Johnson has been upgraded to questionable is a sign he's nearing a return, as he was added to the injury report as doubtful ahead of Wednesday's clash before being downgraded to out ahead of tipoff. He hasn't been able to take the floor since suffering a right ankle sprain Oct. 22 against the Thunder.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Out again Wednesday
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Johnson (ankle) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Johnson will miss his third consecutive game, so his next opportunity to suit up will come Friday in Phoenix. Without Johnson on the floor, Bryce Hopkins is expected to remain in the starting lineup.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Johnson (ankle) is doubtful to face the Pelicans on Wednesday.
Johnson is on track to miss his third straight game Wednesday. Bryce Hopkins and Trevon Brazile will continue to help pick up the slack in Johnson's absence.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Downgraded to out
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Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Golden State.
As expected, Johnson will be shut down Monday while battling a right ankle sprain. Bryce Hopkins drew the start in Johnson's place Saturday and could have an opportunity to do so again Monday, though Trevon Brazile could also factor into the mix given a lack of depth at forward.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Doubtful for Monday
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Johnson (ankle) is doubtful to play Monday against the Warriors.
Johnson is on track to miss his second straight game Monday, which could result in another start for Bryce Hopkins and additional minutes for Trevon Brazile. With Johnson looking unlikely for Monday, it would be wise to bench him in weekly fantasy formats.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Day-to-day with ankle sprain
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Head coach David Aldeman said that Johnson is "day-to-day" due to his sprained right ankle, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Johnson won't play Saturday against the Pelicans, but it sounds like the ankle sprain he's dealing with his relatively minor. For now, Johnson should be considered questionable for Monday's meeting with the Warriors.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Won't play Saturday
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Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against New Orleans.
Johnson exited Thursday's season-opening loss to the Thunder with a right ankle sprain and will now be held out of Saturday's contest. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Warriors. DeMar DeRozan, Trevon Brazile and Alpha Diallo (wrist), who is listed as questionable, are candidates for increased playing time in Johnson's stead.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Fails to return Thursday
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Johnson (ankle) didn't return to Thursday's game against Oklahoma City. He ended with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes.
Johnson was labeled questionable to return Thursday after suffering a right ankle sprain in the first half, but he failed to gain clearance to check back in. Alpha Diallo started the second half as a result and saw more opportunities in Johnson's absence. The 30-year-old can be considered questionable for Saturday's game against New Orleans until further notice.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Suffers ankle sprain
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Johnson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Thunder due to a right ankle sprain, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Johnson picked up the injury at some point during the first half. DeMar DeRozan and Alpha Diallo could see more opportunities if Johnson is unable to return.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Drains four treys in preseason win
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Johnson delivered 15 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two steals and an assist in 25 minutes during Sunday's preseason win over the Bulls.
The veteran forward was locked in from downtown as the Nuggets' starting five all played at least 23 minutes in preparation for Opening Night. Johnson has never suited up for more than 66 regular-season games in a campaign as injuries have plagued him since being the 11th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, but he's been a valuable secondary scorer when healthy, averaging at least 12.2 points and 2.0 threes and shooting 39.0 percent or better from beyond the arc in each of the last five seasons.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Puts up 10 points in victory
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Johnson tallied 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), a rebound and an assist across 15 minutes during Tuesday's 117-106 win over the Jazz.
Johnson is firmly entrenched as a starter for the Nuggets at the start of the season, despite the addition of veteran DeMar DeRozan, who will compete for time at Johnson's position. Staying on the court has been a consistent problem for Johnson, who has averaged just 56.3 games per season over the past three campaigns, and the organization hopes he can exceed his career-high watermark of 57 games.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Drops season-high 27 points in loss
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Johnson notched 27 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 6-9 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block over 39 minutes during Thursday's 110-98 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Johnson did everything he could to get Denver over the line, scoring a season-high 27 points, including five triples. While it ultimately wasn't enough, it does remind fantasy managers just what he can do on the basketball court. Strong performance aside, Johnson's season as a whole was serviceable, at best. In 60 appearances (including playoffs), he averaged 12.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 30.6 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Tamped down in defeat
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Johnson logged nine points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 112-96 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Johnson's production has slowed in the first round, averaging only 10.0 points, 1.5 assists, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.8 steals over four games against the Timberwolves. Although Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are propping up the team with stellar production, the two superstars need more help from the supporting cast. Right now, Johnson isn't holding up his end of the bargain. The Nuggets will face elimination Monday night, and the pressure will be on Johnson, Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon to deliver better results.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Coming off bench for Game 1
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Strawther is not in Denver's starting lineup against Minnesota for Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs Saturday.
Strawther started in each of the Nuggets' final two games of the regular season and averaged 23.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 4.0 threes and 1.5 steals over 34.0 minutes. He'll come off the bench for Saturday's game while the Nuggets roll with a starting five of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: May be rested
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Johnson (rest) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Johnson, along with Denver's other four starters, is carrying a questionable tag with the team contemplating some maintenance days. Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway and Julian Strawther could see expanded roles if multiple players sit out for Denver.
Johnson closed with 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 136-119 win over Memphis.
Johnson might have a secondary role in the Nuggets' offensive scheme, but there's no question the sharpshooting forward is making the most of his opportunities of late. He's scored at least 17 points in each of his last four games, and he'll continue to have tons of scoring touches as long as he stays. Over that four-game stretch, Johnson is making 45.5 percent of his threes on 5.5 attempts per contest.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Just misses double-double Wednesday
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Johnson ended with 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 130-117 win over the Jazz.
The veteran forward fell one board short of his second double-double of the season, with the first coming way back on Dec. 18 against the Magic. Johnson has scored in double digits in 10 of the last 12 games, averaging 14.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.8 threes, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals over that span while shooting 54.4 percent from the floor and 48.6 percent from downtown.
