Nets' Cameron Johnson: Another steady performance in win
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Johnson amassed 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 victory over the Hawks.
Johnson has now scored 14-plus points in seven of his last nine games as he provides a consistent scoring punch behind Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas. He's also put up at least five rebounds in all but two games this season and is averaging a career-high 5.9 boards per game.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Cleared to play
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Johnson (leg) is good to go for Tuesday's game versus the Raptors, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
As expected, Johnson has been upgraded from probable to available and will play after leaving Sunday's win over Chicago early due to cramps. Over his last eight appearances, Johnson has averaged 15.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.9 minutes per game.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Present for shootaround
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Johnson (leg/cramps) was active at shootaround and plans to play Tuesday night against Toronto, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Johnson exited Sunday's win over the Bulls due to leg cramps, but he expressed that the incident was minor and that he's feeling fine in advance of Tuesday's game. Johnson is still listed as probable but will likely shed his injury designation prior to the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Listed as probable
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Johnson (leg) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Johnson left Sunday's win over the Bulls due to right leg cramps but should be able to play Tuesday. Since returning from a seven-game absence due to a calf injury, Johnson has scored in double figures in seven of Brooklyn's past eight contests, averaging 15.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.9 minutes during that stretch.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Won't return Sunday
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Johnson (leg) won't return to Sunday's game against the Bulls, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Johnson left Sunday's game in the third quarter and will not return due to right leg cramps. It's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss any time following Sunday's matchup. The 27-year-old finished Sunday's game with 10 points, six assists and four rebounds in 22 minutes.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Hits for 23 against Hawks
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Johnson ended Wednesday's 147-145 overtime loss to Atlanta with 23 points (8-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 38 minutes.
The fifth-year forward scored 20 or more points for the second time in the last four games, and Johnson may be rounding into form after missing seven games early in the season with a calf injury. He posted career-best numbers over 25 games for the Nets in 2022-23, and the early returns this season indicate they were no fluke -- since returning from the injury, he's averaging 15.5 points, 5.0 boards, 2.8 threes, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.3 minutes a night.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Season-low nine points
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Johnson chipped in nine points (3-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 28 minutes during Sunday's 121-99 loss to Philadelphia.
Johnson struggled with his shot and scored in single digits for the first time this season. Since returning from a seven-game absence due to a strained left calf, the sharpshooter has averaged 14.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 steals in 28.8 minutes per game over five appearances. However, during that stretch, he has shot just 38.7 percent from the field, so a boom could be incoming once he gets closer to the 47.0 percent mark he posted in 2022-23.
Johnson racked up 20 points (7-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 124-104 victory over the Magic.
Johnson continues to look better with each game, scoring a season-high 20 points in the victory. While he doesn't have the ceiling of someone like Mikal Bridges, Johnson's ability to be a reliable scorer as well as a sneaky defensive contributor makes him a must-roster player in all formats.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Gets big minutes Sunday
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Johnson logged 14 points (5-16 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 35 minutes in Sunday's 102-94 win over the Wizards.
In his second appearance following a seven-game absence due to a calf strain, Johnson struggled to find his shooting touch, but fantasy managers had to be encouraged by the big minutes load he handled. Johnson had previously been limited to 25 minutes in his return to the lineup for Friday's 121-107 loss to the Celtics, but based on the level of playing he received Sunday, he'll be free of restrictions moving forward. With early season standout Cam Thomas (ankle) expected to remain sidelined until the latter part of November, Johnson should continue to have a path to double-digit field-goal attempts regularly.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Likely returning Friday
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Johnson (calf) is probable for Friday's matchup at the Celtics, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Johnson suffered a strained left calf in the opener and hasn't played since. He's expected to play Friday, which is a needed boost for a Nets team that just lost Cam Thomas (ankle) for at least two weeks. Johnson may be on a minutes limit in his presumed return against the Celtics.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Ruled out Wednesday
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Johnson (calf) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Johnson recently went through a stint with the G League and appears to be on the verge of a return. His next chance to play will be Friday against the Celtics. Royce O'Neale will continue to see heavy minutes in the meantime.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Assigned to G League
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Johnson (calf) was assigned to the G League's Long Island Nets on Wednesday, freelance NBA journalist Billy Reinhardt reports.
Johnson remains doubtful for Brooklyn's game against the Clippers on Wednesday due to his calf strain, but he'll have an opportunity to practice with the G League club. While it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action, he appears to be trending in the right direction.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Listed as doubtful
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Johnson (calf) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, NBA freelance journalist Billy Reinhardt reports.
Johnson has missed six straight games due to a calf strain he suffered during the season opener. While he'll likely miss a seventh consecutive contest Wednesday, this is the first time he's listed as something other than out since the injury, so it can be viewed as a positive step forward. Johnson's next chance to play will come Friday in Boston, but he figures to face a minutes restriction when he is cleared to suit up again.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Out at least 10 more days
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The Nets will re-evaluate Johnson in 10 days after he underwent an MRI on Sunday that confirmed a left calf strain, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
The severity of Johnson's calf strain isn't known, but the Nets will give him at least the next week and a half off before potentially preparing him for a return to action. Cam Thomas has been on fire as a scorer for the Nets through the first two games of the season and should be a primary beneficiary of an expanded role with Johnson sidelined. Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O'Neale are also likely to see their playing-time outlooks improve.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Ruled out
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Johnson (calf) won't play Monday against the Hornets, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Johnson was initially diagnosed with a left calf contusion, but the team is now describing it as a strain. The sharpshooter will miss a second straight game Monday and may be subject to a longer absence given the development. Nic Claxton (ankle) will also be out Monday, so Cam Thomas and Dorian Finney-Smith should remain in the starting lineup versus Charlotte.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Considered day-to-day
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The Nets consider Johnson (calf) as day-to-day heading into Monday's matchup with the Hornets, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Johnson was sidelined for Friday's loss to the Mavericks due to a bruised calf. With Nic Claxton (ankle) also sidelined, Cam Thomas and Dorian Finney-Smith ultimately entered the starting lineup. Head coach Jacque Vaughn sounds optimistic regarding Monday's potential return for Johnson, but more clarity will come as tip-off approaches.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Downgraded to out
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Johnson (calf) won't play in Friday's game versus Dallas, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Johnson has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to a left calf contusion. In his absence, Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O'Neale will likely receive increased minutes. Johnson's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Deemed questionable Friday
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Johnson is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks due to a left calf contusion, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Johnson was a late addition to Friday's injury report, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Brooklyn's second game of the regular season. He missed the entire preseason schedule with a hamstring injury and had a minutes restriction during Wednesday's opener against Cleveland, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him limited if he's available versus Dallas. Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O'Neale would likely see increased run if Johnson is sidelined.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Will start Wednesday
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Johnson (hamstring) will start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Cavaliers, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.
Johnson missed the entire preseason schedule due to a hamstring injury and is expected to be limited Wednesday, but he'll still start the contest. Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O'Neale are still candidates to see increased roles off the bench while Johnson is limited.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Will be limited in season opener
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Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said that Johnson (hamstring) fully practiced Saturday but won't play long stretches in Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Johnson didn't play this preseason while recovering from a hamstring injury but is set to play in Brooklyn's regular-season opener. Dorian Finney-Smith, Ben Simmons and Royce O'Neale are candidates to receive extended roles while Johnson's minutes are limited.
