Nets' Cameron Johnson: Supplies defensive numbers in loss
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Johnson finished with 14 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four steals, two assists and one block in 34 minutes in Sunday's 108-102 loss to the Nuggets.
Though fantasy managers roster Johnson primarily for his three-pointers and efficient scoring, the 27-year-old deviated from the norm and delivered most of his value Sunday on the defensive end. The four steals matched a season high for Johnson, who is now averaging 1.5 per game since joining Brooklyn in February.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Turns in solid final line
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Johnson closed Tuesday's 121-107 loss to Oklahoma City with 23 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal over 39 minutes.
Johnson contributed across the board in this one and nearly secured a double-double with his work on the glass. He put together his best scoring performance since March 1 and has also recorded a steal in back-to-back games. The North Carolina product is averaging 17.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists so far in March (seven games).
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Will play vs. Wolves
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Johnson (knee) is available for Friday's matchup at Minnesota.
After a handful of Nets players got the night off during Thursday's loss to the Bucks, they'll all be back Friday against the Timberwolves, minus Ben Simmons (knee, back). Johnson is coming off his worst game as a member of the Nets, posting eight points against the Rockets. He's looked good in general, though, averaging 18.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals after the All-Star break.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Out at Milwaukee
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Johnson is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to right knee soreness, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Johnson will get some rest on the front end of Brooklyn's Thursday-Friday back-to-back. He's coming off his first single-digit scoring performance as a member of the Nets. In his absence, we may see more Joe Harris, Cam Thomas, Seth Curry or Yuta Watanabe.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Explodes for 33 points Wednesday
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Johnson produced 33 points (13-18 FG, 7-11 3Pt), two rebounds and one block across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 142-118 loss to the Knicks.
Johnson was efficient from the field and led Brooklyn in scoring, but his efforts were not enough, as the Nets still suffered a blowout loss against their fierce rivals. This was Johnson's best game since joining the Nets by a wide margin, and he's averaging 19.0 points per game since being traded.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Pops for 19 against Bucks
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Johnson closed Tuesday's 118-104 loss to the Bucks with 19 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and four steals across 29 minutes.
The fourth-year forward has scored in double digits in all six games he's played for Brooklyn since heading east in the Kevin Durant trade. Johnson's averaging 16.7 points, 3.8 boards, 2.3 threes, 1.8 steals and 1.5 assists over that stretch, and he's getting an opportunity to grow into a bigger role on a Nets squad that's trying to replace superstar power with roster balance.
Johnson closed with 27 points (10-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 129-127 loss to Atlanta.
Johnson is enjoying a more significant offensive role after being traded by the Suns in the deal that sent Kevin Durant to Phoenix, and this was his best scoring outing since joining the Nets. The sharpshooter is firmly entrenched as a starter in Brooklyn and is averaging 16.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game with his new squad.
Johnson ended Saturday's 101-98 loss to Philadelphia with 12 points (4-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals across 28 minutes.
Johnson moved straight into the starting lineup during his Nets debut. While his shooting was a little wayward, he added three steals to his 12 points, rewarding those managers who held despite the uncertainty in recent days. It appears as though he is going to be a key piece for his new team, landing in a role that could afford him at least 30 minutes per night. Given the need for him to score, there is a chance he ends the season as a top-60 player.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Starting in debut
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Johnson will start in his Nets debut Saturday against the 76ers, Christian Arnold of Associated Press reports.
Nic Claxton is the only pre-deadline starter left in the lineup following the Nets' dealing Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Johnson starts alongside former Suns teammate Mikal Bridges, plus Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith. Away from Chris Paul and Devin Booker, Johnson may get more touches on the new-look Brooklyn squad.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Set to debut Saturday
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Johnson (trade) will make his Brooklyn debut Saturday against the 76ers, Alec Sturm of NetsDaily.com reports.
Johnson was included in the blockbuster deal between the Nets and the Suns that brought Kevin Durant to Phoenix. The fourth-year pro out of North Carolina has appeared in just 17 games this season due to a knee injury that kept him sidelined for 37 consecutive contests from Nov. 5 through Jan. 16. However, he's looked good, averaging 13.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 25.2 minutes while shooting 47/46/82. Given the drastic changes the Nets underwent by dealing KD and Kyrie Irving, roles remain murky. That said, Johnson should be one of the team's centerpieces and may have an opportunity for the highest usage rate of his career. We'll learn more over the next few games.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Iffy to make Brooklyn debut
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Johnson (trade pending) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Philadelphia.
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.
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Nets' Cameron Johnson: Shipped to Brooklyn
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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 in exchange for Kevin Durant (knee) and T.J. Warren, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Suns' Cameron Johnson: Hot shooting in return
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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.
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.
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Suns' Cameron Johnson: Starting against Detroit
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Johnson (knee) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
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.
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Suns' Cameron Johnson: Absent from injury report
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Johnson (knee) will be active for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
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.
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Suns' Cameron Johnson: Won't play Friday
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Johnson has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Celtics due to right knee injury management.
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.
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.
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.
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Suns' Cameron Johnson: Falls flat Monday
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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.
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.
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Suns' Cameron Johnson: Shines for second straight game
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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.
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.
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Suns' Cameron Johnson: Slows in loss Sunday
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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.
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.
