Phoenix Suns forward Cam Johnson (right knee) is set to make his return on Thursday versus the Brooklyn Nets, per sources. Johnson underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, following a 108-106 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers on Nov. 4.<\/p>\n
Now, the fourth-year wing is listed as probable on the injury report. Through eight starts this season, Johnson is averaging career highs of 13 points, 1.8 assists, and 1.1 steals. In addition to logging 3.4 rebounds per game, the 26-year-old is shooting 44.6% from the floor and a career-best 43.1% outside the arc.<\/p>\n
Per multiple NBA betting sites<\/a>, the Suns have 11th-ranked odds to win the championship. A few sportsbooks are giving the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets better odds.<\/p>\n UPDATE: Cam Johnson plans to make his return tomorrow vs. Brooklyn. pic.twitter.com\/Li1Snf4sS9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 18, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n On Nov. 1, in the Suns\u2019 116-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the forward scored a season-high 29 points in 34 minutes of action. John ended his performance shooting 10-of-17 (58.8%) from the field and 7-of-11 (63.6%) beyond the arc.<\/p>\n \u201cIt puts a lot of things in perspective,\u201d Johnson said after Wednesday\u2019s practice. \u201cJust a blessing to have this as my job, to have the group around me to help me get back to where I need to be. I can\u2019t tell you how excited I am to get back on the court.\u201d<\/p>\n Suns coach Monty Williams is expected to have Johnson on a minutes restriction when he returns. \u201cHe\u2019ll have a limited role, but he\u2019ll be back on the floor,\u201d said the 2022 NBA Coach of the Year. \u201cHe\u2019s had a really good few weeks. We feel like we\u2019ve checked every box possible. It\u2019d be a good time to get him back.\u201d<\/p>\n Besides Cam Johnson listed, Devin Booker (left groin), Cameron Payne (right foot), and Jae Crowder (personal) are on the Suns\u2019 injury report. All three players remain out indefinitely. Chris Paul (hip) and Josh Okogie (nose) are questionable.<\/p>\n As for Brooklyn, Kevin Durant (right knee) remains out indefinitely. Durant\u2019s MCL sprain will be re-evaluated next week. He could return to the court 3-4 weeks from now. And Kyrie Irving (right calf) was upgraded to probable.<\/p>\n #Suns<\/a> original starting lineup of Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Deandre Ayton have only started six games together this season.<\/p>\n Phoenix 4-2 in those games.<\/p>\n Has had 16 different starting lineups. Will be 17 if Johnson (knee) starts in return Thursday. pic.twitter.com\/3AoZZVY33Y<\/a><\/p>\n\n
Suns forward Cam Johnson (right knee) to return against Nets on Thursday, Devin Booker (left groin) remains out indefinitely<\/h2>\n
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