Suns Cam Johnson, Cameron Payne to Miss Rest of Preseason

The Phoenix Suns lost two pivotal players to hand injuries during the preseason victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Phoenix Suns won their first preseason game of the new year in 119-115 fashion over the Los Angeles Lakers, but not everybody emerged unscathed. 

Already down Josh Okogie due to a hamstring injury suffered in camp, the Suns saw both Cam Johnson and Cameron Payne exit early due to hand injuries. Johnson's was a thumb sprain, while Payne's was a regular finger sprain. 

Johnson saw just four minutes of action before being removed. He went 0-1 shooting but grabbed one board. 

Payne only played one minute of game time, amassing a rebound before leaving.

12 News' Cameron Cox believes he pinpointed where the injuries occurred in the game.

VIDEO: Here are the injuries to both Cam Johnson and Cam Payne. Both left the game with right hand issues. @12SportsAZ pic.twitter.com/D9spFNIu4n

— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) October 6, 2022

A few days went by following the game, and no developments emerged from Phoenix on the injury status of either player. 

On Friday, Phoenix confirmed both players would be reevaluated in a week. 

They'll miss the final preseason games against the Denver Nuggets next Monday before finishing against the Sacramento Kings next Wednesday.

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