Cameron Johnson is listed as probable for Denver's game against Toronto on Wednesday, still Day-To-Day with lower body injury management. He is on track to play the 9:00 PM ET game unless his status changes.
What happened
The Nuggets' injury report at 8:20 PM ET on Wednesday, Nov. 4, lists Johnson as Day-To-Day, the same status he held before. The report's comment reads: "Johnson (lower body injury management) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Toronto." No further detail on the injury was given. The designation shifted on the report from the ankle and leg issue listed Tuesday to a lower body issue. He was Out with a right ankle and leg injury on Oct. 28, was cleared Oct. 30, and returned to the Day-To-Day list on Nov. 3.
What it means for the Nuggets
Denver hosts the Raptors at 9:00 PM ET. The Nuggets are 3-3, the 10th seed, and have lost their last game. Johnson has played three games and averages 26.2 minutes, 8.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Denver is 1-2 with him and 2-1 without him. If he sits, Trevon Brazile (21.9 minutes without him), Bryce Hopkins (16.5) and Alpha Diallo (13.9) are the options for the extra minutes. DeMar DeRozan is out with a back injury, and Julian Strawther and Spencer Jones are also out.
What to watch
Watch for any change in Johnson's status before tip-off, since probable is not a guarantee. The next injury report will show whether the lower body management continues or whether he is held out of games. No return date applies because he is expected to be available, and no timeline has been announced. The Nuggets will also need to monitor DeRozan, who is out with a back injury, as they try to climb out of 10th place.
Is Cameron Johnson playing vs the Raptors?
He is listed as probable for the game against Toronto on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 9:00 PM ET. The report cites lower body injury management.
When will Cameron Johnson be back?
He is listed as probable, so he is expected to play on Wednesday. No separate return date has been announced.