CAMERON JOHNSON NEWS

Suffers hamstring injury Johnson suffered a mild left hamstring injury and will miss the start of training camp, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports.

Impact Johnson picked up the injury a week ago, but it's just getting reported ahead of media day. Hamstring injuries can linger if not treated properly, so it's not a surprise to see the Nets exercise caution. Because it's considered mild, this likely won't impact Johnson's ADP too much.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 USA FIBA World Cup roster: Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson headline team

Grant Hill started working on the USA Basketball roster for this summer’s World Cup many months ago, long before the first invitations were...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

USA Basketball beats Greece as Anthony Edwards leads the way; are turnovers a problem?

Team USA left no doubt on Friday night in Abu Dhabi, coasting by Greece 108-86 as six players scored in double-figures.

AUGUST 18, 2023

Leader from three as top scorer Johnson posted 28 points (11-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 41 minutes during Monday's 96-84 loss to the 76ers in Game 2 of the Ea...

Impact Johnson led all Nets players in scoring and threes made while finishing two points short of the 30-point mark in Monday's Game 2 loss on the road. Johnson, who scored 22 of his 28 points in the first half, posted 25 or more points in four games during the regular season and has tallied at least 15 points in both postseason contests.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 18 points against ORL Johnson had 18 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and four steals in 32 minutes during Friday's 101-84 victory over the Magic.

Impact Johnson was one of the best players for the Nets in this one, and he's enjoying a more significant role on offense than he had in Phoenix. Johnson is ending the regular season on a strong note, scoring in double digits in each of his last eight appearances, but given the Nets have nothing to play for in the final contest of the regular season, it wouldn't be shocking if Brooklyn decides to give him some extra rest ahead of a playoff matchup against the Sixers.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts rare 30-point night Johnson provided 31 points (11-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 123-114 win over the Rockets.

Impact Johnson had his shot working from every spot on the floor in this one, drilling 61.1 percent of his tries from the field while scoring 15 of his 31 points from beyond the arc. He also contributed on the defensive end by recording at least one block and one steal in a game for the first time since March 19. Johnson is averaging 16.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals through 14 March appearances.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong shooting performance in win Johnson closed with 23 points (9-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Saturday's 129-100 victory over Miami.

Impact Johnson was efficient from the field and scored at least 20 points for the fifth time as a Net. The sharpshooter continues to garner more offensive responsibility with his new squad and is averaging 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.4 steals in 30.2 minutes across his first 18 games with Brooklyn.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies defensive numbers in loss Johnson finished with 14 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four steals, two assists and one block in 34 minutes in Sunday's 108-102 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Though fantasy managers roster Johnson primarily for his three-pointers and efficient scoring, the 27-year-old deviated from the norm and delivered most of his value Sunday on the defensive end. The four steals matched a season high for Johnson, who is now averaging 1.5 per game since joining Brooklyn in February.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turns in solid final line Johnson closed Tuesday's 121-107 loss to Oklahoma City with 23 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal over 39 minutes.

Impact Johnson contributed across the board in this one and nearly secured a double-double with his work on the glass. He put together his best scoring performance since March 1 and also recorded a steal in his second straight game. The North Carolina product is averaging 17.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists so far in March (seven games).

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Wolves Johnson (knee) is available for Friday's matchup at Minnesota.

Impact After a handful of Nets players got the night off during Thursday's loss to the Bucks, they'll all be back Friday against the Timberwolves, minus Ben Simmons (knee, back). Johnson is coming off his worst game as a member of the Nets, posting eight points against the Rockets. He's looked good in general, though, averaging 18.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals after the All-Star break.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Milwaukee Johnson is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to right knee soreness, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Johnson will get some rest on the front end of Brooklyn's Thursday-Friday back-to-back. He's coming off his first single-digit scoring performance as a member of the Nets. In his absence, we may see more Joe Harris, Cam Thomas, Seth Curry or Yuta Watanabe.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Explodes for 33 points Wednesday Johnson produced 33 points (13-18 FG, 7-11 3Pt), two rebounds and one block across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 142-118 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Johnson was efficient from the field and led Brooklyn in scoring, but his efforts were not enough, as the Nets still suffered a blowout loss against their fierce rivals. This was Johnson's best game since joining the Nets by a wide margin, and he's averaging 19.0 points per game since being traded.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 19 against Bucks Johnson closed Tuesday's 118-104 loss to the Bucks with 19 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and four steals across 29 minutes.

Impact The fourth-year forward has scored in double digits in all six games he's played for Brooklyn since heading east in the Kevin Durant trade. Johnson's averaging 16.7 points, 3.8 boards, 2.3 threes, 1.8 steals and 1.5 assists over that stretch, and he's getting an opportunity to grow into a bigger role on a Nets squad that's trying to replace superstar power with roster balance.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid all-around effort Sunday Johnson closed with 27 points (10-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 129-127 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Johnson is enjoying a more significant offensive role after being traded by the Suns in the deal that sent Kevin Durant to Phoenix, and this was his best scoring outing since joining the Nets. The sharpshooter is firmly entrenched as a starter in Brooklyn and is averaging 16.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game with his new squad.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong two-way effort Saturday Johnson ended Saturday's 101-98 loss to Philadelphia with 12 points (4-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals across 28 minutes.

Impact Johnson moved straight into the starting lineup during his Nets debut. While his shooting was a little wayward, he added three steals to his 12 points, rewarding those managers who held despite the uncertainty in recent days. It appears as though he is going to be a key piece for his new team, landing in a role that could afford him at least 30 minutes per night. Given the need for him to score, there is a chance he ends the season as a top-60 player.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in debut Johnson will start in his Nets debut Saturday against the 76ers, Christian Arnold of Associated Press reports.

Impact Nic Claxton is the only pre-deadline starter left in the lineup following the Nets' dealing Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Johnson starts alongside former Suns teammate Mikal Bridges, plus Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith. Away from Chris Paul and Devin Booker, Johnson may get more touches on the new-look Brooklyn squad.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to debut Saturday Johnson (trade) will make his Brooklyn debut Saturday against the 76ers, Alec Sturm of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Johnson was included in the blockbuster deal between the Nets and the Suns that brought Kevin Durant to Phoenix. The fourth-year pro out of North Carolina has appeared in just 17 games this season due to a knee injury that kept him sidelined for 37 consecutive contests from Nov. 5 through Jan. 16. However, he's looked good, averaging 13.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 25.2 minutes while shooting 47/46/82. Given the drastic changes the Nets underwent by dealing KD and Kyrie Irving, roles remain murky. That said, Johnson should be one of the team's centerpieces and may have an opportunity for the highest usage rate of his career. We'll learn more over the next few games.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to make Brooklyn debut Johnson (trade pending) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Philadelphia.

Impact Johnson and Mikal Bridges are questionable Saturday after missing the first opportunity to make their Nets debuts Thursday. Both were acquired in exchange for Kevin Durant and T.J. Warren ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. It appears that Johnson will be a game-time decision Saturday, but as long as the deal is finalized soon, it seems likely he'll be able to suit up versus the 76ers.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped to Brooklyn The Nets acquired Johnson, Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, unprotected first-round draft picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029 and a 2028 first-round pick swap from the Suns on Thursday i...

Impact Considering the Nets also acquired Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith a few days ago, it's unclear where the trio of Suns players will fall in the Nets' depth chart. Bridges is the most likely to see a consistent 30-plus-minute role -- if he isn't moved elsewhere ahead of Thursday's deadline -- but Johnson may have to battle with Ben Simmons, Finney-Smith, Royce O'Neale and Joe Harris for playing time at either forward spot. Johnson had shown promise in his first season as a full-time starter in Phoenix, averaging 13.9 points and 3.8 rebounds while shooting 45.5 percent from deep in 25.2 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Johnson: 'I love being in Phoenix' When asked by HoopsHype about his long-term future, Johnson hinted at wanting to return to Phoenix with restricted free agency looming this...

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Hot shooting in return Johnson contributed 20 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 22 minutes during Saturday's 116-100 victory over Detroit.

Impact After sitting out last game (knee), Johnson returned to the starting lineup and put up his fourth 20-point game of the season. For the second straight game, he saw less minutes than Torrey Craig, and other than two steals he didn't add much in the other major categories. In his 16 games played this season, the 26-year-old Johnson is averaging only 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 steals, so when the scoring isn't there, he still isn't providing much fantasy value.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE