Impact Johnson was a full participant in Sunday's scrimmage after playing only four minutes in the preseason due to a sprained thumb. Johnson is set to start at power forward in his return to game action Wednesday.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
CAMERON JOHNSON #2 - POWER FORWARD - BROOKLYN NETS
16.8 PPG •
4.3 RPG •
3.1 APG
16.8 PPG
4.3 RPG
3.1 APG
Good to go Wednesday Johnson (thumb) was left off the injury report for Wednesday's season opener versus the Mavericks.
Does everything in scrimmage Johnson (thumb) was a full participant in Saturday's scrimmage, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Johnson saw just four minutes of preseason action before spraining his right thumb Oct. 5. However, he's shed his brace and did everything Saturday, suggesting he'll be available for Wednesday's opener against the Mavericks. With Jae Crowder away from the team amid a trade request, Johnson will start at power forward.
OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sheds brace on right hand Johnson (thumb) wasn't wearing a brace on his right hand during Wednesday's practice, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Johnson was wearing a bulky brace on his right hand to protect a thumb sprain he suffered at the beginning of preseason action. He was quickly ruled out for the rest of the team's exhibitions due to the injury, but there wasn't much concern regarding his availability for the start of the regular season. The sharpshooter is still brandishing a light wrap on his thumb, but he's certainly trending in the right direction and appears on track to suit up for the Suns' season opener against the Mavericks on Oct. 19.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Set to miss remainder of preseason Johnson (thumb) is expected to sit out the remainder of the preseason as a precaution, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Johnson sprained his right thumb during Wednesday's preseason tilt. While there doesn't seem to be much concern regarding his availability for the start of the regular season, Johnson will rest the injury during the preseason to ensure his health when the games count beginning Oct. 19 versus the Mavericks.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Wednesday Johnson won't return to Wednesday's preseason game against the Lakers due to a right thumb sprain, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.
Impact Johnson started and played just four minutes before injuring his thumb. The Suns will likely be extra cautious with their forward moving forward. However, Johnson will still have an opportunity to get minutes in the Suns' next preseason matchup which isn't until Monday versus Denver.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to start at PF Head coach Monty Williams confirmed Thursday that Johnson is in line to start at the four for the Suns this season, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Johnson was the presumed favorite to take over the starting job with Jae Crowder likely on the way out, and Williams has now set that in stone. A first-round pick in 2019, Johnson supplied his best season to date in 2021-22, averaging 12.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 26.2 minutes per game, and his minutes figure to expand this season.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Suns' Cameron Johnson listed in HoopsHype's top 25 power forwards for 2022-23 season Johnson\u00a0was a Sixth Man of the Year finalist who averaged career-high 12.5 points and the NBA's fourth-best\u00a042.5% from deep during...
AUGUST 24, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Kevin Durant trade scenario: Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson and every Suns player, draft pick available in possible deal with Nets With the Pacers extending a max offer sheet to Deandre Ayton, a potential Kevin Durant-to-Phoenix gets a little more complicated.
JULY 14, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Kevin Durant trade scenario: Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson and every Suns player, draft pick available in possible deal with Nets With the Pacers extending a max offer sheet to Deandre Ayton, a potential Kevin Durant-to-Phoenix gets a little more complicated.
JULY 14, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Suns stinker in Game 7 overshadows excellent regular season
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Phoenix, Dallas meet with series tied 2-2
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Will come off bench for Game 6 Johnson won't start in Thursday's Game 6 against the Pelicans, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact After starting in place of Devin Booker (hamstring) for Games 3, 4 and 5, Johnson will return to his bench role for Game 6. The forward was averaging 9.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 32.0 minutes of action as a starter in the 2022 playoffs. Expect Johnson to still see a decent amount of minutes, as Booker will be on a minutes restriction.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bridges, Paul lead Suns past Pelicans 112-97 for 3-2 lead
Mikal Bridges scored 31 points, Chris Paul added 22 points and 11 assists and the top-seeded Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-97 to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Con...APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phoenix, New Orleans face off with series tied 2-2
The Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans are in a 2-2 series tie in the Western Conference first roundAPRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Game 3 Johnson will get the start in Game 3 of the Suns first-round matchup with the Pelicans, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Johnson will replace Devin Booker (hamstring) in the starting lineup. He averaged 16.3 points and 4.9 rebounds across 32.7 minutes in 16 starts this season.
APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Kings Johnson is starting Sunday's game against the Kings, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Johnson has made 15 appearances as a starter this year and has averaged 16.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in 33.3 minutes per game in those outings. He'll start in Sunday's regular-season finale since Jae Crowder is resting.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting final regular season game Johnson will start Sunday's game against the Kings.
Impact The Suns are resting most of their regulars, so Johnson will get the starting nod at one forward spot with Jae Crowder in street clothes. Given that Johnson plays a key role off the bench, it's possible Phoenix could limit his minutes Sunday in preparation for the postseason.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting vs. Clippers Johnson is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Impact With most of the Suns' usual starters sidelined on Wednesday, Johnson will join the starting unit for his fourth game back since he returned from a quad injury at the beginning of April. He's averaged 13.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 28.5 minutes per game in his last two appearances.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back to bench Johnson will come off the bench Tuesday against the Lakers.
Impact With Jae Crowder (rest) back after a one-game absence, Johnson will return to a bench role. In a reserve role since Feb. 1, Johnson has averaged 13.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.8 minutes.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suns' Cameron Johnson supported his brother Puff Johnson, North Carolina in Final Four During a Suns-Lakers pregame shootaround, Johnson discussed his brother Puff Johnson and his college North Carolina playing in the 2022 Fina...
APRIL 5, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Los Angeles faces Phoenix on 3-game road slide
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Starting at OKC Johnson will start at power forward in Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Impact With the Suns resting several starters, including Jae Crowder, Johnson will move into the starting five in just his second game back from an extended absence due to a quadriceps injury. Johnson looked a bit rusty in Friday's loss to the Grizzlies, finishing with one point (0-5 FG, 1-2 FT) and three turnovers in 18 minutes off the bench.
APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets light run in return Johnson (quadriceps) finished with one point (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds across 18 minutes Friday in the Suns' 122-114 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact Unsurprisingly, Johnson looked rusty during his limited time on the court Friday in what marked his first action since March 4 after a 13-game absence due to a bruised right quad. Prior to getting hurt, Johnson had averaged 21.8 points, 4.5 triples, 3.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists in 29.7 minutes per contest over a six-game stretch, though it bears mentioning that Chris Paul was sidelined for all of those contests while Devin Booker missed four. Phoenix now has all its core rotation players back to full strength heading into the final five games of the regular season, and with the team having already clinched the NBA's best record, head coach Monty Williams may not be eager to ramp up Johnson's playing time in advance of the postseason.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
