Nuggets Integrate Cam Johnson After Porter Jr. Trade

Cam Johnson was acquired by the Denver Nuggets in a trade that sent Michael Porter Jr. and a first-round pick elsewhere, and he has settled into Denver's starting forward role. Despite elite shooting, ballhandling and court IQ, he has struggled to find his rhythm within Denver's established offense featuring Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon. He produced a modest preseason and a slow season opener (2-for-8 overall, 1-for-6 from three, five points in 32 minutes), prompting analysts to say he must be more assertive offensively. Coach David Adelman and the staff acknowledge the learning curve and are working to design looks that will get him into a groove. Reporters note his unselfishness, shooting upside and emotional support from his father, Gil, as reasons the transition could improve over time.