denver nuggets Ahead cameron johnson He will be reevaluated in four to six weeks after suffering a bone bruise and extreme right knee strain, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
An MRI revealed no structural damage or major injury after Johnson passed out in the fourth quarter on Tuesday. Loss till dallas mavericksJohnson limped to the bench but did not return to the game, The Nuggets originally listed him as having a right knee sprain,
Johnson, which was acquired from Brooklyn Nets in a trade for Michael Porter Jr.Before the season, averaged 11,7 points and 30,6 minutes,
The Nuggets are now down three starters: Johnson, Aaron Gordon And Christian Braun,
Gordon suffered a Grade 2 right hamstring strain on November 21. Houston RocketsHe is averaging career highs in points (18,8) and 3-point percentage (44,4%) this season,
Braun was sidelined for at least six weeks after suffering an ankle sprain on November 12. He has become a key contributor to the Nuggets’ rotation, often guarding the opponent’s best offensive player. He averaged 11.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists in Denver’s first 11 games.
