Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson is listed as day-to-day with a right ankle sprain he suffered in Thursday's game at Oklahoma City. Denver has not announced his status for the next game.
What happened
Cameron Johnson was listed as day-to-day on the injury report at 11:32 PM ET Thursday, Oct. 22. The injury is to his right ankle. He had no previous status on the report. The report's comment says Johnson was questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Thunder because of a right ankle sprain, per Katy Winge of Altitude Sports. The 30-year-old forward got hurt during that game, the 9:30 PM ET tip at Oklahoma City on ESPN. No further details on the sprain have been announced.
What it means for the Nuggets
Denver hasn't played a regular-season game yet, so there is no record with or without Johnson. Last season he averaged 12.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 30.5 minutes over 54 games. When he sat, Peyton Watson played 29.6 minutes and scored 14.6 points. Christian Braun played 31.8 minutes and scored 12.0, and Tim Hardaway Jr. played 26.6 minutes and scored 13.5. Bruce Brown played 24.4 minutes. Spencer Jones played 22.1 minutes in those games, but he is out with a hamstring injury. Julian Strawther is also out with a left knee injury. That leaves the Nuggets thinner on the wing.
What to watch
Day-to-day means Johnson's status will be decided game by game. The next injury report should show whether he is available for Denver's next game. No return date has been announced. Watch whether Watson's or Braun's minutes go up if Johnson sits. Also watch whether Jones or Strawther comes off the out list, since either would give the Nuggets more depth at forward.
Is Cameron Johnson playing the Nuggets' next game?
It has not been announced. He is listed as day-to-day with a right ankle sprain.
When will Cameron Johnson be back?
No return timeline has been announced. He is day-to-day, so his availability will be decided one game at a time.