Cam Johnson, Teammates to Miss Nuggets’ Home Opener Against Pelicans
Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson, along with several other teammates, will miss the team's home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans at Ball Arena due to injuries.
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, October 23, 2026 —
Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson and several teammates will miss the team’s home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans at Ball Arena because of injuries, according to the information provided.
The announcement identifies Johnson but does not name the other players who will be unavailable. It also does not specify the nature of the injuries, when they occurred, or how long any of the players are expected to be out. No further details about the team’s available roster for the game were provided.
The matchup is identified as Denver’s home opener, with the Pelicans as the visiting team and Ball Arena as the venue. The date and scheduled start time were not included in the information provided. No statements from the team, players or coaching staff were supplied.
With those details unavailable, the scope of the absences beyond Johnson and the unspecified number of teammates remains unclear. The information does not describe any roster moves or provide an update on when the injured players might return. It also does not indicate whether their status has changed since the announcement.
The confirmed information is limited to the players’ expected absence from the home opener and injuries as the reason. Additional details about the affected teammates, injuries and timing were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Vinny Benedetto on gazette.com, see more information here.
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