Does the Nets’ Cam Johnson play against the Lakers? Latest injury update
The The Brooklyn Nets will visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night at Cripto.com Arena. Cam Johnson is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a sprained right ankle.
Here’s everything we know about Johnson’s injury and status heading into the game against the Lakers.
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Cam Johnson’s injury status against the Lakers
Johnson returned from a five-game absence with an ankle injury during Tuesday’s 132-114 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He brought Brooklyn’s offense — which was the last in his absence — to life, scoring a team-high 24 points on 10-of-18 shooting. However, he re-injured his ankle during the first half of the win.
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By the time he finished the game, Brooklyn ruled him out for Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. With Cam Thomas, Ben Simmons and D’Angelo Russell also sidelined, the Nets’ offense has hit an all-time low during a 126-67 loss, the worst in franchise history.
The question mark indicates that Johnson’s ankle sprain is not as serious as his initial injury, and he should have a chance to compete against Los Angeles. However, the Nets would be wise to take a cautious approach to an injury to the 6-foot-8 sharpshooter, as they will field trade offers for him before the Feb. 6 deadline. Johnson will be among the NBA players most wanted trade targets.
The 28-year-old is having the best season of his career, averaging 19.6 points per game on 50/43/90 shooting. He leads the league in effective field goal percentage (62.4) among the 70 players who attempt at least 12 field goals and five 3-pointers per game.
Simmons and Russell are available for the Lakers matchup. Simmons returned from an extended layoff with recent games against the Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz and Trail Blazers. He averaged 9.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 9.0 assists over three games. Russell returned from a four-game absence during the win in Portland, scoring 13 points and nine assists in 21 minutes off the bench.
Cam Thomas will be out for Brooklyn’s next two games with a hamstring strain. The Nets will re-evaluate the fourth-year player after their trip.
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