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
CAMERON JOHNSON #2 - POWER FORWARD - BROOKLYN NETS
18.3 PPG •
4.1 RPG •
2.9 APG
18.3 PPG
4.1 RPG
2.9 APG
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.
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
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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
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APRIL 2, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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Available Friday Johnson (quadriceps) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Johnson was probable ahead of Friday's matchup, so his status isn't very surprising. He'll likely face a minutes restriction against Memphis since he hasn't taken the court since March 4.
APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to return Friday Johnson (quadriceps) is probable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact A bruised right quad has forced Johnson to miss the past 13 games, with his last appearance being March 4. He'll presumably be eased back into the rotation after such a long layoff, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to start seeing 30 minutes right out of the gate.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Wednesday Johnson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Johnson will miss a 13th consecutive game as he continues to work his way back from a right quad contusion. Based on the upgrade to his status yesterday, the Suns seem optimistic that Johnson will be able to return soon, but it appears he isn't quite there yet. His next chance to return to the court will be Friday against Memphis.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Upgraded to doubtful Wednesday Johnson (quadriceps) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Golden State, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Although originally thought to be ruled out, the forward has been upgraded to doubtful, which gives the team a sliver of hope that he can return sometime soon. It was previously reported that the Suns are "hopeful" that Johnson could return within the next week, but with his status being upgraded for Wednesday's matchup, his return seems imminent. Johnson hasn't played since posting a career-high 38 points against the Knicks on March 4.
MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
May return within the next week Suns head coach Monty Williams said Tuesday that the Suns are "hopeful" that Johnson (quadriceps) will return within the next week, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Johnson has missed 12 straight games since exploding for a career-high 38 points against the Knicks on March 4. Williams relayed that they don't want to establish a firm return date and instead want to wait to see how his body responds to the ramped up rehab. Johnson added he'd like to get at least a few games under his belt before a potential playoff run, unlike last year when he jumped right back into the mix following a wrist injury. It appears that everything is trending in the right direction, it's just a matter of time before the sharpshooter returns to action.
MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Absence continues Johnson (quad) will not play Sunday against the 76ers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Johnson's injury will keep him off the court for the 12th time in as many games. He did get a full practice in Saturday, so he could be ready to return for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play Sunday Coach Monty Williams said Saturday that he doesn't see Johnson (quadriceps) playing in the "next couple of days," Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Williams indicated that Johnson was a full participant in Saturday's practice session, but he wants to see how the 26-year-old responds to the practice before determining his status moving forward. Even if Johnson is unavailable Sunday against the 76ers, he appears to be trending in the right direction.
MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Remains out Johnson (quad) will miss another game Thursday at Denver, Kellan Olson of AZ Sports reports.
Impact Johnson appears to be dealing with one of the most severely bruised quads in recent memory, as Thursday will mark his 11th consecutive absence. Prior to the injury, he was thriving in a larger role following Chris Paul's thumb injury, but once Johnson returns, he'll likely find himself back on the bench behind Jae Crowder. After Thursday, the Suns have only eight more regular season games remaining.
MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Ruled out Wednesday Johnson (quadriceps) is out for Wednesday's contest against the Timberwolves, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Johnson is slated to miss a 10th straight game due to a bruised right quad. His next chance to return to action will come Thursday against the Nuggets.
MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
