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November 22, 2025
Regresses in win
Johnson accumulated nine points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 112-109 win over the Rockets.
Analysis
Johnson scored single digits for the third time in his past five appearances, continuing what has been a frustrating season. However, he has played at least 32 minutes in three straight games, an encouraging sign despite the inconsistent production. With Aaron Gordon now likely to miss time due to a hamstring injury, managers should be holding Johnson, at least for another week.
November 18, 2025
Hits for season-high 19 in return
Johnson totaled 19 points (6-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes during Monday's 130-127 loss to the Bulls.
Analysis
After sitting out the Nuggets' prior game Saturday due to bicep soreness, Johnson looked 100 percent healthy in his return as he set new season highs in points and made threes. The 29-year-old wing is struggling to find his groove in a new offense to begin his first season in Denver, scoring in double digits only four times in his first 12 games while shooting what would be a career-worst 38.9 percent from the floor and 28.9 percent from three-point range. Monday's performance could be a sign that he's starting to get comfortable in his new environment.
November 18, 2025
Good to go vs. Bulls
Johnson (biceps) has been cleared to play Monday against Chicago.
Analysis
It was reported shortly before tipoff that the Nuggets expected Johnson to return to the floor Monday, so this update aligns with what was previously stated by the team. He averaged 7.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in his previous five matchups before going down with the biceps injury in Wednesday's win over the Clippers.
November 18, 2025
Expected to return Monday
The Nuggets expect Johnson (biceps) to play Monday against the Bulls, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis
Johnson missed Saturday's win over the Timberwolves due to a right biceps strain but is continuing to trend in the right direction as Monday's game approaches. Assuming he's cleared before tipoff, he should return to the starting lineup following a one-game absence.
November 16, 2025
Questionable against Chicago
Johnson (biceps) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis
Johnson missed Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right biceps strain, which has his status for Monday's contest in question. If he is unable to play, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway could see expanded roles.