Nets' Cameron Johnson: Strong from deep to boost offense
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Johnson contributed 26 points (9-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Sunday's 118-113 loss to Milwaukee.
Johnson provided a lift to Brooklyn on the offensive end of the court in Sunday's contest, connecting on a team-high-tying mark from three while ending as one of two players with 25 or more points in a losing effort. It was Johnson's sixth outing of the season with at least 25 points, and he's hit that threshold in three straight contests while also connecting on four or more threes in eight games overall.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Pours in game-high 26 points
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Johnson (ankle) posted 26 points (7-18 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 99-90 win over Indiana.
Johnson was a game-time call due to a left ankle sprain, but he was able to suit up for the Nets on Wednesday and lead all scorers with 26 points and seven three-pointers in a low-scoring affair. The 28-year-old two-way wing has become Brooklyn's go-to scoring option in the continued absence of Cam Thomas (hamstring), now averaging 22.2 points and 3.8 threes to go with 5.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks per game in five appearances that Thomas has been unavailable for this season. Johnson has already seen his role grow in 2024-25 with Mikal Bridges now out of the mix, and he should continue to experience a boost in fantasy value for however long Thomas remains on the shelf.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Will play Wednesday
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Johnson (ankle) has been cleared for Wednesday's game against Indiana.
Johnson was regarded as a game-time decision due to a left ankle sprain, and the 28-year-old will officially return to action after a one-game absence. Johnson has put forth modest production across his last five games, averaging 14.4 points and 4.6 rebounds while connecting on 41.7 percent of 4.8 threes per game.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Questionable against Indiana
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Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers, Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily.com reports.
Johnson is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday due to a left ankle sprain he suffered against Orlando. If Johnson is unable to suit up against Indiana, Tyrese Martin could draw another start.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Won't play Monday vs. Chicago
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Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bulls, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Johnson injured his left ankle in the final minute of Sunday's loss to the Magic, and the injury is severe enough that the sixth-year guard will miss his first game of the 2024-25 regular season. The injury-riddled Nets will turn to Jalen Wilson and Keon Johnson for increased minutes Monday due to Johnson's absence.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Listed as questionable
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Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Johnson tweaked his ankle in the final minute of Sunday's game, but he insisted that he was fine. He's been diagnosed with a sprain, but the questionable tag suggests that it's a minor issue. The Nets are known for being cautious these days, however, so it will be interesting to see if he's given the green light.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Tweaks ankle late Sunday
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Johnson sprained his left ankle in the final minute of Sunday's 100-92 loss to the Magic, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports. "I just tweaked it...I'll be fine," Johnson said after the game. "I'm gonna do everything I can right now to get it ready for [Monday's game against the Bulls] and evaluate. But I'm gonna fight to play."
Johnson checked out of the game with 18 seconds remaining and finished with 26 points (9-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 36 minutes. The 28-year-old walked back to the bench with a limp, and though he downplayed the issue afterward, Johnson is now dealing with sprains to both of his ankles after turning his right ankle in a game last week against the Warriors. His status will be something to monitor closely heading into Monday's game, and if Johnson is sidelined, the team could be forced to rely more heavily on Jalen Wilson and Trendon Watford to fill minutes at forward.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Suiting up against Orlando
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Johnson (ankle) is available for Friday's game versus the Magic.
Johnson has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a sprained right ankle. Johnson has been one of the NBA's most efficient outside shooters this season, converting 41.7 percent of his 7.6 three-point attempts per contest.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Questionable for Friday
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Johnson is questionable for Friday's game against the Magic due to a right ankle sprain.
Johnson has been one of the most consistent two-way players for the Nets this season, and missing him would be a huge blow for a Brooklyn team already missing Cam Thomas (hamstring) and Dennis Schroder (personal) for Friday's game. Johnson is averaging a career-high 17.9 points per game this season.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Good to go Wednesday
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Johnson (ankle) is good to go for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Johnson suffered a right ankle sprain Monday against the Warriors and was unable to return. He was previously listed as questionable on the injury report, but it sounds like it was a relatively minor sprain. There's no mention of any restrictions for Wednesday's game.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Iffy for Wednesday
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Johnson is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns due to a right ankle sprain, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Johnson sustained the injury during the first half of Monday's win over the Warriors, though he did try to play through it before being shut down prior to the second half. If the 28-year-old is sidelined Wednesday, Ben Simmons and Trendon Watford will likely see an uptick in playing time in an injury-ridden frontcourt.
Johnson has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Golden State with a right ankle sprain, Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily.com reports. He contributed five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 14 minutes before departing.
Johnson sustained the injury during the first half and attempted to play through it, but the Nets ultimately decided to shut the 28-year-old down for the night. He'll presumably be re-evaluated following the game, but Johnson's status for Wednesday's game in Phoenix would now look to be in doubt.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Slight regression in win over Kings
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Johnson accumulated 16 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Sunday's 108-103 win over the Kings.
Johnson couldn't repeat the season-high 37 points he scored in the loss to the 76ers on Friday, nor could he reach the 20-point mark for the third game in a row. However, he's scored over 15 points in five straight outings and 10 of his last 11. He's averaging 20.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.7 steals per game since the beginning of November.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Dominates in best outing of year
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Johnson racked up 37 points (14-21 FG, 9-13 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 113-98 loss to the 76ers.
Johnson lit it up offensively for Brooklyn in Friday's defeat, leading all players in the contest in scoring and threes made while ending three points short of the 40-point mark. Johnson set season-high marks in scoring and threes, staying hot while posting his second straight outing with at least 30 points and six threes.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Posts season-high 34 points in win
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Johnson supplied 34 points (11-20 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 116-115 win over Charlotte.
Johnson took on an increased offensive burden with Cam Thomas (back) out for Tuesday's contest. The 28-year-old forward was able to capitalize on having the ball in his hands more by posting a season-high 34 points in a narrow victory. Johnson is proving yet again to be an elite outside shooter, converting 39.3 percent of his 7.8 three-point attempts per game.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Scores team-high 22 points
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Johnson provided 22 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 31 minutes during Sunday's 114-104 loss to the Knicks.
Players like Cam Thomas and Ben Simmons weren't at their best on offense, but Johnson picked up the slack and led Brooklyn in scoring in this 10-point defeat. This was Johnson's fifth game with at least 20 points, and all but one of those has come since the start of November. The lack of consistency as a scorer remains there, but the former UNC standout has averaged 18.2 points per game in nine November appearances.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Leads way in scoring column
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Johnson closed Saturday's 105-100 loss to the Cavaliers with 23 points (8-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 31 minutes.
Johnson took over the game in the third quarter with a couple of clutch buckets, and even though the Nets couldn't keep the momentum going down the stretch, Johnson did enough to stand out in this matchup against an undefeated Cavaliers team. Johnson led the Nets in scoring in this one, and while this was his fourth game with at least 20 points this season, it's worth noting three of those have come across his last four appearances.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Steps up with 20 points
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Johnson finished with 20 points (8-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes during Monday's 106-104 victory over Memphis.
Through eight games, Johnson has scored at least 20 points three times. He's key to Brooklyn's attack and has been an asset in fantasy leagues with averages of 16.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 3.0 three-pointers.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Strong from three as top scorer
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Johnson racked up 26 points (9-19 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 106-92 loss to the Pistons.
Johnson once again provided a boost to the Brooklyn offense Sunday, leading all Nets players in made threes and finishing with a game-best scoring total in a losing effort. Johnson set a new season high in scoring, posting his second outing with at least 20 points. Johnson has connected on at least three threes in four of his last five contests.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Strong showing in OT loss
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Johnson posted 20 points (7-14 FG, 6-10 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Tuesday's 144-139 overtime loss to the Nuggets.
The 28-year-old forward set new highs on the young season in points, boards, assists and made threes, although it wasn't enough to get the Nets into the win column. Johnson has scored at least 12 points in all four games so far in 2024-25, but he isn't showing signs of taking a big step forward from his numbers the last couple of campaigns, remaining in a complementary role despite Brooklyn's need for someone to emerge as a lead dog on offense.
