Early returns are already favoring the Nuggets’ bet on Cam Johnson

Nugg Love's Jordanna Clark argues that early preseason performances indicate the Denver Nuggets made the right choice in keeping forward Cam Johnson. Despite salary considerations and trade interest during the offseason, Denver retained the 30-year-old, who is entering the final year of his deal set to earn $23 million, rather than executing a salary dump.

Clark highlights Johnson's growing comfort and steady output across his first two preseason appearances, where he scored eight and ten points in limited minutes. After arriving from Brooklyn last year, Johnson's increased decisiveness and shooting confidence suggest he is well positioned to deliver the consistent production Denver requires alongside Nikola Jokic.