Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Hits for season-high 19 in return
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Johnson totaled 19 points (6-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes during Monday's 130-127 loss to the Bulls.
After sitting out the Nuggets' prior game Saturday due to bicep soreness, Johnson looked 100 percent healthy in his return as he set new season highs in points and made threes. The 29-year-old wing is struggling to find his groove in a new offense to begin his first season in Denver, scoring in double digits only four times in his first 12 games while shooting what would be a career-worst 38.9 percent from the floor and 28.9 percent from three-point range. Monday's performance could be a sign that he's starting to get comfortable in his new environment.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Good to go vs. Bulls
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Johnson (biceps) has been cleared to play Monday against Chicago.
It was reported shortly before tipoff that the Nuggets expected Johnson to return to the floor Monday, so this update aligns with what was previously stated by the team. He averaged 7.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in his previous five matchups before going down with the biceps injury in Wednesday's win over the Clippers.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Expected to return Monday
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The Nuggets expect Johnson (biceps) to play Monday against the Bulls, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Johnson missed Saturday's win over the Timberwolves due to a right biceps strain but is continuing to trend in the right direction as Monday's game approaches. Assuming he's cleared before tipoff, he should return to the starting lineup following a one-game absence.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Questionable against Chicago
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Johnson (biceps) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Johnson missed Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right biceps strain, which has his status for Monday's contest in question. If he is unable to play, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway could see expanded roles.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Listed out vs. Minnesota
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Johnson (biceps) won't play in Saturday's game against Minnesota.
A right biceps strain suffered in Wednesday's game against the Clippers will cost Johnson at least one contest. Per Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette, Johnson is considered day-to-day. His next chance to return comes Monday against the Bulls. With Christian Braun (ankle) on the shelf, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway both might be set up for a move to the starting lineup Saturday.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Won't return Wednesday
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Johnson (arm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Johnson departed the game in the first half with a strained right arm, and he's been shut down for the rest of the night due to the injury. He will finish the contest with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds over eight minutes. Spencer Jones, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway could each see more action the rest of the way. Johnson's next chance to play will come Saturday at Minnesota.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Goes scoreless in rout
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Johnson posted zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Friday's 129-104 win over the Warriors.
Johnson's transition to Denver has been a rocky process thus far, as a nagging shoulder injury and poor shooting have compromised his production. He's only scored in double digits twice this season, demonstrating a massive regression at the position once occupied by Michael Porter. With Tim Hardaway and Bruce Brown also vying for playing time, Johnson will need to step up to keep his starting gig.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Available to play
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Johnson (shoulder) is available for Monday's game against the Kings, as expected.
Johnson has been on the injury report with the probable tag for the past two games, and he continues to play through the shoulder issue. Expect him to play his usual minutes Monday evening.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Probable for Monday
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Johnson (shoulder) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Kings.
Johnson is dealing with lingering right shoulder inflammation, though he has yet to miss a game this season. The 29-year-old forward has struggled over five regular-season outings, averaging 8.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists while shooting 39.4 percent from the field in 26.8 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Rough start to season continues
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Johnson finished with nine points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 109-107 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Johnson continued his disappointing start to the season, scoring single digits for the fourth time in the past five games. The fact that he played 31 minutes could be viewed as a positive, having reached 30 minutes only once prior to this performance. Managers will need to exercise patience here, in the hope that he can turn things around as he becomes more familiar with his new surroundings.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Available to play Friday
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Johnson (shoulder) will be available for Friday's game in Portland.
Johnson will continue to play through the shoulder issue and should be available for his usual minutes Friday night. Through the first four games of the season, Johnson is averaging 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 triples per contest.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Probable for Friday
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Johnson (shoulder) is probable to play Friday against the Trail Blazers.
Johnson has been dealing with right shoulder inflammation over the past two games, but he's been playing through it, and it looks like he will continue to do so Friday night. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to tip-off.
Johnson produced seven points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 122-88 victory over the Pelicans.
Johnson played through a minor shoulder concern, albeit unproductively. It's been an underwhelming start to his career in Denver, averaging just 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.3 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes per game. While he will almost certainly be better than this moving forward, it appears as though it could be a down season when compared to what he has done in Brooklyn over the past three years.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Iffy for Wednesday
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Johnson (shoulder) is questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Johnson suffered a shoulder injury in Monday's game against the Timberwolves. He played 19 minutes before being ruled out, and now he's in danger of missing a game. If Johnson can't play, the team will likely turn to Tim Hardaway, Bruce Brown and Peyton Watson to shoulder the load.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Doesn't return Monday
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Johnson (shoulder) didn't return to Monday's 127-114 win over the Timberwolves. He finished with five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes.
Johnson exited to the locker room in the first quarter but eventually returned in the second. However, the 29-year-old forward left again in the fourth quarter and didn't check back in due to right shoulder soreness. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, with the Nuggets expected to provide an update by Tuesday night.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Returns Monday
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Johnson (undisclosed) returned to Monday's game against the Timberwolves with 8:25 remaining in the second quarter, per the broadcast.
Johnson headed back to the locker room with 3:26 remaining in the first but didn't stay out for long. He appears good to go for the remainder of the game after checking back in.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Leaves for locker room Monday
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Johnson (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Jack Borman of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson checked out with 3:26 remaining in the opening quarter. If he's unable to return, Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway and Peyton Watson are candidates for an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Disappoints in team debut
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Johnson ended with five points (2-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Thursday's 137-131 overtime loss to the Warriors.
It's difficult to play a pivotal role when Aaron Gordon drops 50 points alongside you, and it's part of the reason Johnson's involvement was limited during his first game with the Nuggets. Johnson is expected to fill the role vacated by Michael Porter, and Johnson's past seasons have displayed the kind of production Denver expects at the position. It may take some time for Johnson to find his role in the offense, but he'll likely see improvement when Gordon's numbers fall back to Earth.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Notches 11 points in win
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Johnson produced 11 points (2-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 22 minutes of Tuesday's 124-117 preseason win over Chicago.
Denver's first unit was on cruise control in this game, which served as a dress rehearsal for the starters, although they all had modest workloads by design. Johnson looks like a seamless fit in Denver, with his floor spacing providing an easy outlet pass for Nikola Jokic.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Improves in second preseason game
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Johnson tallied 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, an assist and a blocked shot over 20 minutes during Monday's 112-108 preseason win over the Raptors.
It may take some time for Johnson to gel fully with his teammates, as he's now occupying a role previously filled by Michael Porter, who was a mainstay in the offense for six seasons. Johnson brings a slightly different skillset to the table, with more playmaking skills. While he'll still play a complementary role in the offense, he'll bring a different dimension to the team as a third or fourth-best offensive option.
