CAMERON JOHNSON NEWS

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

Starting against Detroit Johnson (knee) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pistons.

Impact As expected, Johnson returns to the starting lineup after he was omitted from the injury report and after a one-game absence. This means Dario Saric will head back to a bench role after posting a double-double Friday. Johnson is averaging 13.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game across 14 starts this season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Johnson (knee) will be active for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Johnson sat out Friday's game against the Celtics for injury management purposes and, as expected, will be available Saturday. However, Johnson has seen his minutes fluctuate as of late, playing 15, 26, and 32 minutes in his last three contests, respectively.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Johnson has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Celtics due to right knee injury management.

Impact Johnson has struggled over his last two appearances, totaling just 10 points (3-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt), four rebounds and two steals in 41 minutes. He'll take the first night of the Suns' upcoming back-to-back set off to rest the knee injury that cost him over two months earlier in the season, but the sharpshooter will presumably be back in action Saturday versus Detroit.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lackluster results continue Johnson closed Wednesday's 132-100 loss to the Hawks with six points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one rebound over 15 minutes.

Impact Johnson scored at least 15 points in four of his five appearances after returning from a lengthy absence, but he's totaled just 10 points over his last two outings while shooting only 18.8 percent from the floor during that time. Wednesday's game being a blowout loss contributed to his low minutes total, as the entire fourth quarter was essentially garage time. Across his six appearances since returning to action, he's averaged 14.0 points and 4.4 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls flat Monday Johnson registered four points (1-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes during Monday's 114-106 victory over the Raptors.

Impact Coming into the contest, Johnson had averaged 20.3 points while shooting 62.9 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from three over his last three appearances. That stretch seemed unlikely to continue, but his performance Monday also appears like an outlier. Johnson's true value lands somewhere in the middle, but more importantly, it appears like the sharpshooter will continue playing 25-35 minutes per game and should be a quality option moving forward, especially with Devin Booker (groin) still sidelined.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines for second straight game Johnson logged 22 points (8-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and one block across 33 minutes during Thursday's 99-95 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Johnson has scored at least 20 points while shining from beyond the arc for the second game in a row, keeping the momentum going after putting up 24 points (9-11 FG, 6-7 3Pt) in Tuesday's win over the Hornets. Johnson has made just four appearances since missing more than two months due to a nagging knee injury, but he has scored at least 19 points in three of those contests. While he's bound to regress at some point, given the efficiency he's required to maintain that level over the last two games, he's certainly making his presence felt on the offensive end of the court at the moment.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Catches fire from three Johnson had 24 points (9-11 FG, 6-7 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 128-97 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Despite playing less than half of the game, Johnson finished as the Suns' scoring leader for the night thanks to some stellar marksmanship. He's now scored 19 or more points in two of his three contests since returning from meniscus surgery and is shooting 53.3 percent from the field over that stretch.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slows in loss Sunday Johnson had eight points (3-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Sunday's 112-110 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact Johnson came back to earth in the loss, turning in a must more subdued performance when compared to his return game. Poor production aside, the fact he played 29 minutes has to be seen as a positive. The Suns really need his scoring punch, so while there could be a few ups and downs, Johnson is clearly a must-roster player across all formats.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to starting lineup Johnson will start Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Johnson missed a stretch of 37 games from Nov. 5 through mid-January while battling a torn meniscus, but he made his long-awaited return Thursday against the Nets. While Johnson was held out of Saturday night's win over the Pacers, he'll be back in the starting lineup Sunday for the first time since Nov. 4. Johnson will likely require a few more games to work back up to speed, but he should eventually return to being a strong source of made three-pointers.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Johnson (knee) isn't listed on the Suns' injury report for Sunday's game against Memphis, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Johnson sat out the first half of the Suns' back-to-back set Saturday due to right knee injury maintenance, but as expected, he'll return to action Sunday. The sharpshooter made his first appearance Thursday since Nov. 4 and scored 19 points across 22 minutes. He figures to garner a similar role against the Grizzlies.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Johnson will get the first night of the Suns' back-to-back set off as he continues to work his way back to full strength from a meniscus injury. He posted 19 points and six rebounds in 22 minutes during his return to action Thursday and, barring a setback, should garner a similar role against the Grizzlies on Sunday.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines bright in return Johnson (knee) finished with 19 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-9 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Thursday's 117-112 victory over Brookl...

Impact Making his first appearance since Nov. 4 after a prolonged recovery from meniscus surgery on his right knee, Johnson was limited to a bench role in his return yet still made a major impact. He'll likely remain on a minutes restriction for at least a few more games and may not immediately regain the starting role he held prior to suffering the injury, but based on Thursday's performance, fantasy managers can probably feel comfortable activating him again or scooping him up off the waiver wire if he's still a free agent.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will face minutes restriction Johnson (knee) will face a minutes restriction Thursday against the Nets, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Coach Monty Williams shared that Johnson's minutes would be capped Thursday and likely for the next couple of games. The Suns' coach also shared that Johnson should see his minutes increase moving forward. In the meantime, Torrey Craig will likely continue to pick up extra minutes while Johnson works his way back to his typical workload.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return Thursday Suns head coach Monty Williams said Wednesday that Johnson (knee) will return to action Thursday against the Nets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Johnson, who's officially listed as probable, hasn't appeared in a contest since Nov. 4 due to a meniscus tear in his right knee that required surgery. While the 26-year-old previously started all of his eight appearances, Johnson could come off the bench Thursday and will presumably face a minutes restriction following the long layoff. Once he has fully reintegrated with the team, Johnson should reclaim a starting spot along with a near-30-minute role for Phoenix. In the seven games prior to his early departure in the Nov. 4 matchups, Johnson averaged 14.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals over 28.1 minutes per game.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Johnson available to play for the first time since November 4 Gerald Bourguet: Cam Johnson will return tomorrow, per Monty WilliamsSource: Twitter @GeraldBourguet More on this storyline It appears Johns...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Expected to play Thursday Johnson (knee) plans to make his return in Thursday's game versus the Nets, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson hasn't played since Nov. 4 after undergoing right knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus. The 26-year-old forward had started in all eight of his appearances this season, so he will likely replace Torrey Craig in the starting five at some point. However, Johnson appears set to face a minutes restriction in his first couple of games back and may first appear off the bench as a result.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday, close to return Johnson (knee) took part in Sunday's practice and will remain out Monday against the Grizzlies, but appears to be close to a return, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Chris Haynes of BleacherReport.com reported Friday that Johnson expects to return to action shortly after the Suns conclude their road trip with Monday's game in Memphis. The 26-year-old has been sidelined since Nov. 4 after recovering surgery to address a torn meniscus in his right knee, but he recently resumed participating in full practices and may need to turn in only a few more workouts before the Suns feel comfortable with him from a conditioning standpoint. He could be a candidate to return to the lineup for the start of the Suns' homestand Thursday against the Nets, though he may be under a minutes limit if he gets cleared for that game.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet taking full contact Suns head coach Monty Williams said Saturday that Johnson (knee) is getting closer in terms of checking off boxes in his recovery from his Nov. 4 meniscus surgery, hasn't yet been...

Impact Johnson will remain sidelined for a 33rd consecutive game Sunday against the Cavaliers, and given Williams' comments, the 26-year-old can mostly likely be ruled out for both ends of the Suns' Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back set at Golden State and Denver, respectively, to open up the team's three-game week. Though Johnson's extended absence has made it tough on fantasy managers who have rostered him throughout the two-month hiatus from game action, he appears close to playing again and is likely worth holding in the majority of leagues. Johnson was averaging 13.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.8 three-pointers, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 25.3 minutes per game in eight outings prior to suffering the right knee injury and should be looking at a sizable role whenever he's cleared to play again.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Friday Johnson (knee) will miss Friday's game versus the Heat, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact While Johnson has made some progress in his recovery, it doesn't sound like he's quite ready to retake the floor yet. Still, the team is taking it game-by-game with his status, so his next opportunity to suit up surfaces Sunday against the Cavaliers.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Cavaliers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Johnson hasn't played since Nov. 4 due to right knee surgery. He's reportedly participating in drills but has yet to advance to non-contact work, which suggests he'll remain sidelined for at least a few more games. However, the Suns are content handling his status game-by-game, so Johnson's next chance to suit up will come Friday against Miami.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Johnson (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Johnson hasn't stepped on the hardwood since Nov. 4, and it was recently reported he was participating in drills and not in contact work, so he still has a lot of hurdles to go through before returning to the court. His next chance to play will come Wednesday on the road against the Cavaliers, but it wouldn't be shocking if he has to miss a few more games before being cleared to return.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE