Johnson (back) will play in Wednesday's game against Houston.
Johnson has been upgraded from probable to available for the opening leg of the Nuggets' back-to-back set after dealing with back spasms. He's been limited to 22 and 23 minutes, respectively, over his last two appearances due to the back injury and a previous ankle issue.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Probable for Wednesday
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Johnson is probable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to back spasms.
Johnson came away with the issue in Monday's loss to the Thunder, but he remains likely to play Wednesday. The 30-year-old forward has averaged 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 three-pointers in 30.3minutes per contest in his last eight games, shooting a woeful 33.3 percent from the field during this stretch.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Returns for fourth quarter
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Johnson (back) started the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Thunder, per the television broadcast.
Johnson left the matchup during the third period due to back spasms, but he was cleared to return for the final 12 minutes of play. He wasn't moving quite like himself, according to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette, so it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to close this one out.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Dealing with back spasms
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Johnson is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Thunder due to back spasms.
Johnson went to the locker room during the third quarter, and it's not yet clear if he'll return to Monday's tilt. Tim Hardaway and Julian Strawther would see more time in the frontcourt if Johnson is shut down for the evening.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Will play vs. New York
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Johnson (ankle) is available for Friday's game against New York.
Johnson will shake off his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to right ankle inflammation. With the 30-year-old forward back in action, there will be fewer minutes available for guys like Julian Strawther, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway. Johnson has averaged 10.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 33.0 minutes per contest over six appearances since the All-Star break.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Not playing Thursday
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Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports.
Johnson will miss a second consecutive game due to a right ankle injury that he picked up during the Nuggets' loss to the Timberwolves on Sunday, and his next chance to play is Friday against the Knicks. Tim Hardaway, Julian Strawther and Jonas Valanciunas should continue to operate in elevated roles for as long as Johnson is sidelined.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Questionable for Thursday
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Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Lakers.
Johnson sat out the second leg of a back-to-back set in Monday's win over the Jazz, and now he's in danger of missing a second straight game with Thursday's match being the first of a back-to-back. If he's out again, that would create more opportunity for Tim Hardaway, Bruce Brown and Julian Strawther.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Expects to sit out Monday
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Johnson (ankle) said after Sunday's 117-108 loss to the Timberwolves that he's not optimistic about his chances of playing Monday in Utah, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Johnson was limited to 23 minutes Sunday before checking out of the contest for good with 7:50 remaining in the fourth quarter due to a sore right ankle. Heading into the contest, Johnson had been listed as probable due to right ankle inflammation, so he seemingly aggravated the injury Sunday. For his part, Johnson doesn't believe the ankle issue will be a long-term concern, as he believes that exploring different shoes and orthotic inserts will help resolve the matter. Assuming Johnson ends up sitting out Monday, the Nuggets could have more minutes available for the likes of Spencer Jones (shoulder), Julian Strawther and Jalen Pickett.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Questionable to return
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Johnson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Minnesota due to a right ankle issue, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Johnson was listed as probable due to right ankle inflammation before being cleared to play Sunday, and he exited the contest in the fourth quarter. The 29-year-old forward failed to score and shot 0-for-6 from the field across 23 minutes before exiting.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Exits to locker room
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Johnson (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
It's unclear exactly why Johnson exited to the locker room, though it's worth noting he was listed as probable with right ankle inflammation before being cleared to play. He should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Cleared to play vs. Minnesota
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Johnson (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Johnson is working through right ankle inflammation, but he has been given the green light to play in the front end of the Nuggets' back-to-back set. He has averaged 11.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 threes and 0.8 steals over 32.5 minutes per game in his eight outings since returning from a 23-game absence due to a right knee bone bruise.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Totals 38 minutes in loss
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Johnson totaled nine points (1-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 38 minutes during Sunday's 128-117 loss to the Warriors.
While the overall shooting line was poor, the minutes are very encouraging from a fantasy perspective. With so many injuries in Denver, Johnson is someone to monitor closely in case he can quickly find his offensive rhythm.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Logs 27 minutes in return
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Johnson (knee) racked up 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Saturday's 136-120 win over the Bulls.
Johnson was given the green light to return Saturday from a 23-game absence due to a right knee bone bruise. He rejoined the starting five and turned in a modest stat line, though he finished second on the Nuggets' with a plus-21 point differential. Johnson will likely have his minutes monitored for another game or two while he works his way back into top condition.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Officially available
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Johnson (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Johnson was initially listed as questionable for Saturday's contest, but now it's been confirmed that the sharpshooting forward will return from a 23-game absence. Johnson, who hasn't played since Dec. 23, is averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 30.6 minutes per game across 28 regular-season appearances thus far.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Expected to play Saturday
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Head coach David Adelman said he expects Johnson (knee) to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Johnson hasn't played since Dec. 23 due to a right knee bone bruise but is trending in the right direction Saturday. While the 29-year-old swingman will likely operate under a minutes restriction following the extended absence, his return will leave fewer minutes available for Julian Strawther and Bruce Brown. Johnson is averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 30.6 minutes per game across 28 regular-season appearances thus far.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Questionable for Saturday
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Johnson (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
It's a significant upgrade for Johnson, who has been sidelined since late December with a right knee bone bruise. Fantasy managers should expect a strict minutes limit if Johnson is able to play. Even with Peyton Watson (hamstring) now sidelined, Julian Strawther and Jalen Pickett would appear to have the most to lose once Johnson is given the green light to suit up.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Ruled out Wednesday
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Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Johnson hasn't played since Dec. 23 due to a right knee bone bruise and is without a clear timetable for a return. He should be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against the Bulls until Denver offers an update.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Won't play Tuesday
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Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Detroit, Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports.
Johnson will miss his 22nd consecutive game while managing a right knee bone bruise. Although Nuggets head coach David Adelman has suggested the wing could return before the All-Star break, this ruling pushes Johnson's next chance to suit up to Wednesday against New York at the earliest. In the meantime, Jalen Pickett and Spencer Jones have seen extended opportunities and should continue to see significant playing time versus the Pistons.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Aiming for pre-ASB return
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Nuggets head coach David Adelman told reporters Thursday that the hope is that Johnson (knee) is cleared to return before the All-Star break in mid-February, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Johnson has been sidelined by a bone bruise in his right knee since Dec. 23, but the recent update indicates that the seventh-year pro could be cleared to return by early February. He started in each of his 28 outings prior to the injury, and his return would likely result in Jalen Pickett or Spencer Jones reverting to a bench role. Johnson is averaging 11.7 points per game in his first season with the Nuggets, which is his lowest scoring output since the 2020-21 season as a member of the Suns (9.6 points per game across 60 regular-season games).
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Sidelined for at least four weeks
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Johnson will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks due to a right knee contusion, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Johnson was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee after the Nuggets' loss to the Mavericks on Tuesday. The estimated timeline means the seventh-year wing will not return until late January at the earliest. Tim Hardaway and Bruce Brown are the top candidates to enter the starting lineup, and Peyton Watson and Julian Strawther should also take on increased roles for as long as Johnson is sidelined.
