Phoenix plays conference rival Golden State
Golden State takes on Phoenix for a Western Conference matchup TuesdayOCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAMERON JOHNSON #2 - POWER FORWARD - BROOKLYN NETS
19.2 PPG •
4.1 RPG •
2.9 APG
19.2 PPG
4.1 RPG
2.9 APG
Available Sunday Johnson (hip) is available for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Johnson was questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup after sustaining a right hip contusion Saturday, but he'll be able to play through the issue. He'll likely maintain his starting role for the second half of the back-to-back set.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable vs. Clippers Johnson (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact An absence from Johnson would leave the Suns thin at forward. More minutes could be in store for Damion Lee, Torrey Craig and Landry Shamet (hip).
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with right hip contusion Coach Monty Williams indicated Saturday that Johnson is dealing with a right hip contusion and the team will wait to see how his practice goes before updating his status for Sunday...
Impact Based on Williams' comments, it's best to consider Johnson questionable Sunday. Johnson knocked down just two of his nine shot attempts and one of six from beyond the arc Friday, so it's worth wondering whether the hip issue had a hand in his struggles.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suns rally from 22 points down to beat Mavericks 107-105
Devin Booker scored 28 points, Damion Lee made a go-ahead baseline jumper with 9.7 seconds left and the Phoenix Suns rallied from 22 points down in the third quarter to beat the Da...OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good to go Wednesday Johnson (thumb) was left off the injury report for Wednesday's season opener versus the Mavericks.
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
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
Cameron Johnson on contract extension talks: My hope is that we can come to an agreement Gerald Bourguet: “We’re working on it, and my hope is that we can come to an [agreement].” – Cam Johnson on contract extension talks with th...
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
The Phoenix Suns are still struggling to explain the aftermath of a 33-point loss to the Dallas Mavericks on their home floor in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinalsMAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phoenix, Dallas meet with series tied 2-2
The Phoenix Suns host the Dallas Mavericks in game five of the Western Conference second round with the series tied 2-2MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat's Herro overwhelming pick as NBA's Sixth Man of Year
Tyler Herro was told before the season began that he wouldn’t be in the Miami Heat starting lineupMAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
