Cameron Johnson is listed day-to-day with an ankle and leg issue and is probable for Wednesday's game against Toronto. The Nuggets, 3-3 and in 10th place, have him back after a stretch that included two Out designations.
What happened
Cameron Johnson is listed day-to-day with an ankle and leg issue on the Nuggets' injury report posted Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:13 p.m. ET. The report shows no previous status. He was cleared from Out on Friday, Oct. 30. His report history began Thursday, Oct. 22, and included two Out designations, on Oct. 23 and Oct. 28. The report describes the current issue as lower body injury management and lists him as probable for Wednesday's game against Toronto. The expected return date is Nov. 4.
What it means for the Nuggets
Denver plays the Raptors on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET. The Nuggets are 3-3, in 10th place, and lost their last game. Johnson, a 30-year-old forward, has played once this season. He gave Denver 11.3 minutes, 5.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assist. Without him, Jamal Murray has averaged 38.4 minutes, Nikola Jokic 36.9, Christian Braun 36.3, Aaron Gordon 30.3 and DeMar DeRozan 25.1. Trevon Brazile has played 21.9 minutes, Bryce Hopkins 16.5 and Alpha Diallo 13.9. Denver is 1-2 with Johnson and 2-1 without him. Diallo is day-to-day with a wrist issue, and Julian Strawther and Spencer Jones are out.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether the probable tag holds for Wednesday. The expected return date is Nov. 4, the day of the Toronto game. Johnson's history this month is the other thing to track. He has moved between day-to-day and out twice since Oct. 22, and the report still lists an ankle and leg issue. Watch his minutes against the Raptors, since he played 11.3 in his one appearance this season.
Is Cameron Johnson playing vs the Raptors?
He is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Toronto, which starts at 9:00 PM ET. His status on the report is day-to-day with an ankle and leg issue.
When will Cameron Johnson be back?
The injury report gives an expected return of Nov. 4, the date of the Raptors game. The report lists him as probable for that game.