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Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson is expected to return Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing more than six weeks due to a hamstring strain, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Saturday. Watson's return would mark the first time the Nuggets have had their full roster available since early in the season. Several players, including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson and Christian Braun, have all missed extended time this year.
Justin Martinez: Cam Johnson is questionable to return tonight due to back spasms, per Nuggets PR.
Bennett Durando: Aaron Gordon officially cleared to play vs. Knicks tonight. Cam Johnson and Spencer Jones are also in. It’s the first time since Nov. 12 that Denver’s opening day starting lineup will play together.
Bennett Durando: Cam Johnson is out tonight, David Adelman says. It’ll be the second straight game Nuggets are without their top four forwards. “The wings are not playing.”
Vinny Benedetto: Friendly reminder Cam Johnson is a human being. He didn’t make excuses when talking about his ankle injury and recent struggles. Thought his answer when @Shapalicious asked about how he moves forward was illuminating:
Friendly reminder Cam Johnson is a human being. He didn’t make excuses when talking about his ankle injury and recent struggles. Thought his answer when @Shapalicious asked about how he moves forward was illuminating: pic.twitter.com/L5sUdzbW4b
— Vinny Benedetto (@VBenedetto) March 2, 2026
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Vinny Benedetto: Cam Johnson is not optimistic he’ll be able to play tomorrow in Utah. Said the ankle has been an issue at different times throughout his career. He’s exploring different shoes and orthotics to try and get it right.
Bennett Durando: David Adelman says Cam Johnson’s ankle affected him today. Johnson is in the X-Ray room getting looked at. “Cam is out starting small forward. I trust him. Tonight, his body just wasn’t there.”
Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson is expected to return to the court for the first time in six weeks against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, according to coach David Adelman. The news comes one day after the team announced that forward Peyton Watson will miss at least four weeks because of a right hamstring strain.
Brendan Vogt: Cam Johnson has been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow night’s game in Chicago. Nikola Jokić is questionable with a left ankle sprain. Spencer Jones is OUT with a concussion. Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson are both OUT with hamstring strains.
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Vinny Benedetto: Christian Braun is probable for tonight’s game against the Knicks. Aaron Gordon and Cam Johnson remain out for Denver.
Brendan Vogt: Christian Braun has been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow night’s game in Detroit. Aaron Gordon and Cam Johnson are still out.
Brandon Rahbar: Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are good to go tonight vs OKC. Thunder missing Jalen Williams, Alex Caruso and Ajay Mitchell. Nuggets missing Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun and Cam Johnson. Neither team is close to full strength. But both teams have an MVP and 1st time All Star.
Brendan Vogt: David Adelman on Christian Braun, who is doubtful to play tonight: “I don’t think he’ll play…just want to make sure that his explosion - his comfort level is where it should be. Cam Johnson is the same way.”
