During Sunday’s matchup on March 29, 2026, between the Denver Nuggets and the Golden State Warriors, veteran forward Cam Johnson exited the game due to a back injury.
In the third quarter, Johnson began experiencing discomfort in his back. He headed to the locker room for evaluation. Shortly afterward, the Nuggets listed him as questionable to return. He ultimately did not come back into the contest.
Johnson logged 19 minutes before leaving. He shot 2-of-5 from the field (2-of-4 from three-point range at 50.0%), scoring 6 points. He added 3 assists, 1 rebound, 1 block, and 1 steal.
The Nuggets went on to secure a convincing 116-93 victory over the Warriors, extending their winning streak to six games. The win improved Denver’s record to 48-28, keeping them in fourth place in the Western Conference, 1.5 games behind the Los Angeles Lakers.
Johnson, 30, is in his first season with the Nuggets after being acquired from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade that sent Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn. Selected 11th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft out of the University of North Carolina, he began his career with the Phoenix Suns.
Over his first four seasons in Phoenix, Johnson appeared in 200 games and averaged 10.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 44.4% from the field and 39.6% from beyond the arc.
This season in Denver, Johnson has started 49 games and is averaging 11.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per contest. He has shot efficiently at 46.8% from the field and a strong 42.6% from three-point range.
As of the latest reports immediately following the game, no further details on the severity of Johnson’s back injury or his expected availability for upcoming contests have been released. The Nuggets will likely provide additional updates in the coming days as they monitor his condition.
This marks another injury-related concern for Denver’s forward group, which already dealt with other absences in the contest. Fans and fantasy managers should stay tuned for official team announcements regarding Johnson’s status.