Cameron Johnson Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026
Cameron Johnson of the Nuggets has been ruled out and will not play today. Cameron was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 27th game Cameron has missed this season.
Cameron Johnson Season Averages
Cameron's absence leaves a significant hole in the Nuggets rotation. Across 54 games this season, he's averaging 12.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game while playing 30.5 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.5 | 12.2 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 8.8 |
Nuggets Performance With & Without Cameron Johnson
The numbers tell a clear story about Cameron's value to the Nuggets. With Cameron in the lineup this season, the team is 37-17. Without him, they've gone 15-11. The Nuggets's net rating is 9.5 points worse per 100 possessions when Cameron plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (116.8 vs 123.1), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 37-17 | 15-11 | — |
| Off Rating | 123.1 | 116.8 | -6.3 |
| Def Rating | 115.2 | 118.4 | +3.2 |
| Net Rating | 7.9 | -1.6 | -9.5 |
| PPG | 125.4 | 114.8 | -10.6 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Cameron Johnson?
When Cameron sits, other Nuggets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett and Curtis Jones stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Cameron has been out this season, Peyton Watson has averaged 9.1 more points per game, 6.7 additional field goal attempts and 11.2 extra minutes.
PPG: +9.1 | FGA: +6.7 | MPG: +11.2
When Cameron has been out this season, Jalen Pickett has averaged 4.6 more points per game, 4.2 additional field goal attempts, 13.9 extra minutes, 2.3 more rebounds and 2.1 more assists.
PPG: +4.6 | FGA: +4.2 | MPG: +13.9 | RPG: +2.3 | APG: +2.1
When Cameron has been out this season, Curtis Jones has averaged 5.4 extra minutes.
MPG: +5.4
Cameron Johnson Betting Trends
For bettors, Cameron's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Nuggets's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Cameron has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Johnson) Nuggets ML: 15-11 (+14.0u, +158 avg. line) Bruce Brown PRA UNDER: 15-6 (+8.3u, 15.1 / -114 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Cameron Johnson's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Nuggets @ Spurs - April 12, 2026 Denver Nuggets: Christian Braun (Out) Aaron Gordon (Out) Cameron Johnson (Out) Nikola Jokic (Out) Jamal Murray (Out) San Antonio Spurs: Stephon Castle (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Cameron's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Nuggets.