As two Nuggets starters inch closer to a return, another will replace them in street clothes on the sideline.
Cam Johnson is expected to miss at least four to six weeks after hyperextending his right knee Tuesday in Dallas, the team announced before hosting Minnesota on Christmas. Johnson underwent an MRI that revealed a bone bruise on Wednesday — not the worst outcome after he limped off with a knee injury could’ve resulted in structural ligament damage.
Still, Johnson will be Denver’s third starter to miss a stretch of four or more weeks this season.