Nuggets' Cam Johnson exits Warriors game with apparent injury

The forward left the game in the third quarter with back spasms and did not return.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:08pm

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Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson exited Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter due to an apparent back injury. Johnson was ruled questionable to return and ultimately did not play for the remainder of the Nuggets' 116-93 victory.

Why it matters

The Nuggets are already dealing with a number of injuries to their frontcourt, and the loss of Johnson, who has been a key contributor this season, could be a significant blow as they try to maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race.

The details

Johnson played 19 minutes before leaving in the third quarter with what was described as back spasms while also grabbing the side of his torso. The Nuggets officially ruled him as 'questionable' to return after heading to the locker room in visible discomfort, but he ultimately remained out for the rest of the game.

  • Johnson exited the game in the third quarter on March 30, 2026.

The players

Cam Johnson

A 30-year-old forward in his first season with the Denver Nuggets, who has started 50 games and is averaging 11.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.

Aaron Gordon

A Nuggets forward who was ruled out of the game against the Warriors due to calf tightness as a precautionary move, and has missed 44 games this season due to separate hamstring injuries.

Spencer Jones

A Nuggets forward who exited the game against the Warriors in the first half with hamstring tightness.

Zeke Nnaji

A Nuggets forward who suffered a left hip impingement and left the arena on crutches.

Nikola Jokic

The Nuggets' star center who led the team with 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists in the win over the Warriors.

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What they’re saying

“Cam Johnson limps to the locker room while clutching his side. Hope he's okay 🙏”

— ClutchPoints

What’s next

The Nuggets will need to monitor Johnson's status and provide updates on the severity of his back injury. They have a game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday and a crucial matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, so his availability for those games will be crucial.

The takeaway

The Nuggets' victory over the Warriors was overshadowed by a rash of injuries to their frontcourt players, including the loss of Cam Johnson, who has been a key contributor this season. The team's depth will be tested as they try to maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race.