Cam Johnson Ruled Out vs. Portland

Phoenix Suns PF Cam Johnson has been ruled out for Saturday's contest vs. the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Phoenix Suns saw power forward Cam Johnson exit Friday night's loss against the Portland Trail Blazers with a right knee injury after just five minutes of play. 

Shortly after, the Arizona Republic's Duane Rankin reported Johnson exited the arena with crutches. 

Cam Johnson left arena on crutches. #Suns

— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) November 5, 2022

Johnson was able to fight through preseason injuries (sprained finger) to play all seven games prior to Phoenix's second loss of the night. 

The extents of Johnson's knee injury are still unknown, but the Suns confirmed Johnson would be out for Saturday's portion of the double-header vs. Portland. 

Official: Cam Johnson (right knee) OUT tonight.

No further update as of right now. #Suns

— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) November 5, 2022

On Friday, it was Torrey Craig who took Johnson's spot, scoring eight points and grabbing six rebounds. 

Here's the entire injury report:

SUNS INJURY REPORT:

Cam Johnson (Right Knee) is OUT

Cameron Payne (Left Foot Soreness) is OUT

Ish Wainright (Personal Reasons) is NWT

Duane Washington Jr. (Personal Reasons) is NWT

Jae Crowder is NWT

TRAIL BLAZERS INJURY REPORT:

Josh Hart (Right Ankle Sprain) is PROBABLE

Trendon Watford (Right Hip Flexor Strain) is PROBABLE

Damian Lillard (Right Calf Strain) is OUT

Gary Payton II (Return to Competition Reconditioning) is OUT

Olivier Sarr (Right Wrist Sprain) is OUT

Anfernee Simons (Left Foot Inflammation) is OUT

After tonight, the Suns will have a day off before traveling to Philadelphia to battle the 76ers on Monday night.

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