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Cameron Johnson Returns to Nuggets After Six-Week Injury

2/8/2026

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Cameron Johnson will return for the Denver Nuggets against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday after six weeks out with a right knee injury.
Coach David Adelman confirmed Johnson's availability, marking his first game since December 23.
Johnson averages 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 28 games this season, and Denver sits tied for the No. 3 seed.
Peyton Watson is out at least four weeks with a hamstring strain.

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Cameron Johnson will return for the Denver Nuggets against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday after six weeks out with a right knee injury.
Coach David Adelman confirmed Johnson's availability, marking his first game since December 23.
Johnson averages 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 28 games this season, and Denver sits tied for the No. 3 seed.
Peyton Watson is out at least four weeks with a hamstring strain.