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We are barely at the midway point of January, and the fantasy basketball season is getting tough. Players seem to keep getting injured, with Phoenix's Jalen Green suffering an ongoing hamstring issue and Denver's Cameron Johnson facing a new knee bruise.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

Why The Nuggets’ Cameron Johnson Trade Looks Smarter With Jokic Out

DENVER – The Nuggets have weathered an injury storm in the top-heavy Western Conference. They sit third in the West with a 22–10 record. They have missed starters for most of the season.

Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / December 25

Report: Nuggets F Cameron Johnson (knee) out 4-6 weeks

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a right knee injury, ESPN reported on Thursday. In addition to a bone bruise that was previously reported, Johnson also hyperextended the knee during Tuesday night's loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

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Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / December 24

Nuggets, after losing another starter in Cameron Johnson, take on Timberwolves

Denver's four-game road winning streak was snapped at Dallas on Tuesday night, but the Nuggets lost more than just a game heading into their home matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / December 24

Cameron Johnson Has Bone Bruise, No Structural Damage

The Nuggets got good news on forward Cameron Johnson following his right knee injury on Tuesday. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), an MRI on Johnson’s knee showed a bone bruise, but no structural damage.

Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / December 24

Nuggets F Cameron Johnson (knee) to undergo MRI

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson will undergo an MRI to diagnose the extent of a right knee injury suffered in Tuesday night's loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / December 23

Nuggets’ Cam Johnson To Undergo MRI After Injuring Knee

The Nuggets have another injury concern heading into the holidays. Forward Cameron Johnson limped off the court during the fourth quarter against Dallas on Tuesday after injuring his right knee.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 18

Cam Johnson Gets Candid on Playing With Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

Playing on the offensive side of the ball next to a talent like Nikola Jokic can be a wildly different experience for those on the floor compared to what another NBA team has to offer.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / December 17

Cameron Johnson explains his offensive struggle with Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic plays a part in it

Cameron Johnson hasn’t exactly exploded offensively since joining the Denver Nuggets last summer. Currently, Cam Johnson is averaging 11.4 points, 2.2 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game, figures that fall far below his production last season, when he averaged 18.8 points, 3.4 assists, and 4.3 rebounds.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 24

NBA Notes: Nuggets, Cam Johnson, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Wolves

The Nuggets look like a serious threat to the defending champs, and that’s with Cameron Johnson still trying to find his footing. As ESPN’s Tim MacMahon pointed out, Denver is sitting second in offensive efficiency and third in net rating while Johnson is at just 9.4 points a night and shooting a chilly 33.3 percent from deep.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 22

Early season stats show one team has already won the Michael Porter Jr-Cameron Johnson blockbuster trade

One team from the Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets has already won the blockbuster trade. This offseason, the Denver Nuggets decided to part ways with Michael Porter Jr.

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 18

Cam Johnson Finally Shines Despite Nuggets' Loss vs. Bulls

Another game. Another Nikola Jokic 30+ point triple-double. That was his eighth triple-double in 13 games. The rest of the NBA has 17 combined. How does the Joker do it, especially under a constant mile high microscope?

Denver Nuggets News / The Lead / November 17

Cam Johnson Has Been a Disappointment for Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have been off to a hot start, as they currently hold the second spot in the Western Conference. Nikola Jokic has been his usual freakish self.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 1

Analyzing Cam Johnson's Early-Season Struggles

I’m not ready to pull the fire alarm yet, but I’m smelling something, and it might be smoke. Watching these first few Denver Nuggets games, I can’t help but ask myself, “Where’s Cameron Johnson?” Nobody knows where he is, and that’s a bit concerning.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Nuggets Announce Cameron Johnson News After Leaving Timberwolves Game

Cameron Johnson is off to a slow start in his first season with the Denver Nuggets. The 29-year-old forward arrived in the offseason via trade after spending three years with the Brooklyn Nets.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 10

NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Blazers, Nuggets, Cam Johnson

The Thunder aren’t rushing Jalen Williams back, and they’re not saying much, either. Williams is recovering from offseason surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist, and according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, he still isn’t shooting jumpers with that hand.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / August 5

Is Cam Johnson the Answer Denver has Been Waiting For?

The acquisition of Cameron Johnson has been the centerpiece of the Nuggets’ offseason. Offloading Michael Porter Jr.’s massive contract for the more affordable Johnson not only potentially upgraded the roster but also freed up the flexibility necessary to build out the depth the Nuggets so desperately needed for another title run.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 18

Cameron Johnson Makes Bold Proclamation After Nuggets-Nets Trade

The Denver Nuggets started their 2025 offseason with an unexpected trade, shipping star sharpshooter Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets. In return, the Nuggets acquired Cam Johnson, an incredible player in his own right.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1

Another smart signing leaves Nuggets in unfamiliar territory

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 30

Brooklyn Nets Trade Cam Johnson in Blockbuster Deal with Nuggets

As the trades and free agents continue to fall this offseason as teams inch closer to the start of the NBA Summer League in a few weeks, the Brooklyn Nets have finally pulled the trigger on a trade, sending away Cameron Johnson after two and a half seasons with the team.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 21

Mock Trade: Cameron Johnson Sent to Memphis Grizzlies

As a team with intriguing veteran trade assets, and more salary cap space and first-round picks than any other NBA team, the Brooklyn Nets are much better positioned than their 26–56 record suggests.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 12

Nets’ Cameron Johnson Named Cavaliers’ Ambitious Trade Target

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson has been named the Cleveland Cavaliers’ ambitious trade target. A league source told Hoops Wire that the Cavaliers

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 20

Cameron Johnson 'Grateful' For Spot on the Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are coming off a season that was riddled with injuries to some of their bigger names, including Cam Thomas. The former LSU star was sidelined throughout the season with various injuries to his left hamstring, which limited him to only appearing in 25 games.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 22, 2025