Phoenix Suns ahead Cam Johnson has been out since November 4 because of a torn proper meniscus. Two-plus months later, Johnson is closing in on a return.
Suns GM James Jones mentioned Johnson needs to be again “quickly” in a radio look with Burns & Gambo on Arizona Sports activities.
“He’s within the latter phases of it however so far as a definitive timeline I don’t have something,” Jones mentioned. “I do know at some point we must always get him again. I simply can’t let you know if that’s going to be in 5 days, 10 days however every single day he’s getting nearer.”
In latest weeks, Johnson has ramped up his exercise. He is wrapping up his return-to-play conditioning section of his rehab.
Phoenix might use Johnson again, as Devin Booker and Cameron Payne aren’t scheduled to be re-evaluated till late-January. And over the past week or so, Deandre Ayton, Chris Paul and Landry Shamet have all missed video games with varied accidents. The Suns are additionally nonetheless looking for a commerce for ahead Jae Crowder, who has been away from the workforce all season.
