{"id":692638,"date":"2026-04-01T21:31:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T21:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/692638\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T21:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T21:31:26","slug":"denver-nuggets-reveal-cam-johnson-decision-vs-utah-jazz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/692638\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver Nuggets Reveal Cam Johnson Decision vs Utah Jazz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MixCollage-02-Feb-2026-07-51-PM-4713.jpg\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Cam Johnson\"   decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGetty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>The Denver Nuggets acquired Cam Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets in the offseason.<\/p>\n<p>The <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/denver-nuggets\/\" title=\"Denver Nuggets\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"211198\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Denver Nuggets<\/a> will take on the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 1.<\/p>\n<p>Cam Johnson, who recently dealt with an injury scare, avoided the injury report ahead of the action.<\/p>\n<p>Barring any sudden changes, the Nuggets intend to enter the game with Johnson listed as available against the Jazz.<\/p>\n<p>During the Nuggets\u2019 last game against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/golden-state-warriors\/\" title=\"Golden State Warriors\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"211196\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Golden State Warriors<\/a>, Johnson left the court after 19 minutes of action.<\/p>\n<p>When he checked out with back spasms, the veteran forward had six points after shooting 2-5 from the field. He also has three assists, one steal, and one block.<\/p>\n<p>Despite losing Johnson in the second half, the Nuggets closed out the game with a 116-93 win over the struggling and undermanned Warriors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5674802\" class=\"size-inline wp-image-5674802\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2241134280-e1766586616897.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"782\" height=\"440\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5674802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyDENVER, COLORADO \u2013 OCTOBER 14: Cameron Johnson #23 of the Denver Nuggets plays the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/chicago-bulls\/\" title=\"Chicago Bulls\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"211202\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Bulls<\/a> in the first quarter at Ball Arena on October 14, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>This season, Johnson has 50 games under his belt with the Nuggets. He was traded from the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/brooklyn-nets\/\" title=\"Brooklyn Nets\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"211200\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brooklyn Nets<\/a> after a three-season run. He also spent four years playing for the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/phoenix-suns\/\" title=\"Phoenix Suns\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"211203\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Phoenix Suns<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With the Nuggets, Johnson is posting 11.8 points per game (46.7% FG, 42.7% 3PT), 3.6 rebounds per game, and 2.3 assists per game.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s Next For The Nuggets?<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5823869\" class=\"size-inline wp-image-5823869\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2263745003_5d8cbb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"782\" height=\"521\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5823869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyDENVER, COLORADO \u2013 MARCH 1: Cameron Johnson #23 of the Denver Nuggets makes a pass against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/minnesota-timberwolves\/\" title=\"Minnesota Timberwolves\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"211201\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> in the first half at Ball Arena on March 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and\/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Johnson told reporters after the Warriors game that he felt comfortable enough to return to the game if needed. A comfortable lead gave Johnson and the Nuggets enough comfort to call it a night.<\/p>\n<p>Going against the Jazz, the Nuggets are facing a 21-55 team. Utah is riding a six-game losing streak, and they have just one win over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n<p>Only the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/sacramento-kings\/\" title=\"Sacramento Kings\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"211199\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sacramento Kings<\/a> rank lower than the Jazz. Sacramento is 19-57 on the year.<\/p>\n<p>As for the Nuggets, they are 48-28. Denver clinched the playoffs on Tuesday night, along with the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/los-angeles-lakers\/\" title=\"Los Angeles Lakers\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"211195\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Lakers<\/a>, who hold a 2.0-game lead over the Nuggets for the third seed.<\/p>\n<p>The Nuggets and the Jazz are slated for a 9 PM ET tip on Wednesday night. Denver will then close out the week with a tough Saturday afternoon matchup against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/san-antonio-spurs\/\" title=\"San Antonio Spurs\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"211197\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Antonio Spurs<\/a> this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/justingrasso32\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Justin Grasso<\/a> Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. 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