It’s the final weekend before the NBA regular season begins, which means you’re coming here for your fantasy basketball drafts.
Should you draft Cameron Johnson this season? Here’s the latest outlook, projections, and rankings for the Denver Nuggets Power Forward.
Should You Draft Cameron Johnson in Fantasy Basketball?
Cameron Johnson’s final season with Brooklyn was overshadowed by trade rumors and injuries, with the 29-year-old forward often feeling like a shutdown risk on the rebuilding Nets. However, when available, Johnson reached new heights, averaging a career-best 18.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 steals, and 2.8 3-pointers per game on standout 47.5/39.0/89.3 shooting splits.
After being dealt to Denver over the summer, the sharpshooter is expected to shift back into a complementary offensive role, playing off Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray. While that could lead to a dip in scoring, Johnson should benefit from a steady diet of open looks, boding well for his efficiency.
Johnson profiles as a solid depth piece for fantasy managers targeting high-percentage scoring and volume perimeter shooting. Still, he remains a durability concern, having played between 42 and 66 games in each of his first six seasons, making him a risky mid-round option in standard formats.
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What Are Johnson’s Fantasy Basketball Projections This Season?
Based on our proprietary metrics here at PFSN, we project Johnson to score 1,869.0 fantasy points this season, with him averaging 16.2 points per game.
This includes 5.1 field goals per game, 3.0 three-pointers per game, 2.9 free throws per game, 3.9 rebounds per game, 2.6 assists per game, 1.0 steals per game, and 0.4 blocks per game.
Where Does Cameron Johnson Rank in the Upcoming Fantasy Basketball Season?
Johnson is ranked 186th overall and 30th at his position. The five players ranked ahead of him overall include Jordan Hawkins, Jonas Valančiūnas, Saddiq Bey, Miles McBride, and Christian Braun.
The five players ranked behind him overall include Chris Boucher, Royce O’Neale, Brice Sensabaugh, Buddy Hield, and Naji Marshall.
The five players ranked ahead of him at his position include Jabari Smith Jr., Lauri Markkanen, Moussa Diabaté, Rui Hachimura, and Bey.
The five players ranked behind him at his position include Boucher, O’Neale, Isaiah Jackson, Jeremy Sochan, and Taylor Hendricks.
