Cameron Johnson out on Friday with calf soreness

Cameron Johnson
SF, Phoenix Suns

Cameron Johnson has been ruled out for Friday's game vs. the Nuggets with left calf soreness.

Johnson was spotted playing 5-on-5 at practice on Friday so he should not be too much further away from a return to action. Whenever he does get back on the court, it should not have much of an impact on the Suns' rotation. Maybe the rookie will emerge with deep-league fantasy relevance later in the season.

Source: Duane Rankin on Twitter

Cameron Johnson Phoenix Suns
October 25, 2019, 3:34 pm

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