Nuggets Injury Update: Key Players Out for a Month
- Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson will be reevaluated in 4 to 6 weeks due to an injury to his right knee, as reported by ESPNS Shams Charania on...
- Denver's Cam Johnson will be reevaluated in 4 to 6 weeks with his right knee injury,sources tell ESPN.
- Johnson's injury marks the third time this season a Nuggets starter has been ruled out with a long-term injury.
Cam Johnson Suffers Knee Injury, Joining Two Other Nuggets Starters Sidelined
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Injury Details and Timeline
Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson will be reevaluated in 4 to 6 weeks due to an injury to his right knee, as reported by ESPNS Shams Charania on Twitter. This injury adds to the Nuggets’ growing list of unavailable starters, with Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle) also currently sidelined.
Denver’s Cam Johnson will be reevaluated in 4 to 6 weeks with his right knee injury,sources tell ESPN. The Nuggets are now down three starters: Johnson, aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle). https://t.co/maE0qrdQYt
– Shams Charania (@shamscharania) December 25, 2025
Impact on the Nuggets Roster
Johnson’s injury marks the third time this season a Nuggets starter has been ruled out with a long-term injury. Gordon and Braun remain without a definitive return date. The loss of these three key players presents a significant challenge for the defending champions.
Johnson, acquired by the Nuggets in a trade this summer, has averaged 11.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game this season.while his statistical contribution hasn’t been dominant, his role as a versatile wing player is valuable to the team’s overall strategy.
Nuggets Remain Competitive Despite Injuries
Despite these injury setbacks, the Denver Nuggets currently hold third place in the Western Conference with a record of 21-8. This demonstrates the team’s depth and resilience, as well as the continued strong performance of players like Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray.