Career Timeline of Cameron Johnson: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Cameron Johnson made an impact.

Cameron Johnson is a professional basketball player currently with the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. He was drafted 11th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2019 but was immediately traded to the Phoenix Suns. Johnson played college basketball at Pittsburgh and North Carolina. With the Suns, he reached the 2021 NBA Finals. Johnson was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in February 2023, where he played for nearly three seasons before being traded to the Nuggets in 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 2014: Signed with Pittsburgh

In April 2014, Cameron Johnson signed with Pittsburgh.

June 20, 2019: Drafted and Traded on Draft Night

On June 20, 2019, the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Cameron Johnson with the eleventh overall pick in the NBA draft and then immediately traded him to the Phoenix Suns.

October 26, 2019: NBA Debut

On October 26, 2019, Cameron Johnson made his NBA debut coming off the bench in a 130–122 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

2019: Drafted by the Timberwolves and Traded to the Suns

In 2019, Cameron Johnson was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the eleventh overall pick in the NBA draft and was immediately traded to the Phoenix Suns.

February 10, 2020: First Professional Start

On February 10, 2020, Cameron Johnson had his first professional start with the Phoenix Suns against the Los Angeles Lakers.

March 3, 2020: Season-High on 24th Birthday

On March 3, 2020, Cameron Johnson scored a new season-high of 21 points on his 24th birthday in a 123–114 loss to the Toronto Raptors.

December 27, 2020: Matches Career-High

On December 27, 2020, Cameron Johnson matched his then career-high of 21 points off the bench in a 116–100 win over the Sacramento Kings.

February 7, 2021: Appreciation to Healthcare Workers

On February 7, 2021, Cameron Johnson gave out special appreciation to the healthcare workers and their families on their home game against the Boston Celtics.

2021: NBA Finals with the Suns

During his sophomore season in 2021, Cameron Johnson reached the NBA Finals with the Phoenix Suns.

March 4, 2022: Career-High Performance

On March 4, 2022, Cameron Johnson achieved a career-high of 38 points with nine three-pointers made, including a game-winning, buzzer-beating three-pointer, in a 115–114 win over the New York Knicks.

February 9, 2023: Traded to the Brooklyn Nets

On February 9, 2023, Cameron Johnson was traded to the Brooklyn Nets from the Phoenix Suns.

February 2023: Traded to the Brooklyn Nets

In February 2023, Cameron Johnson was traded to the Brooklyn Nets after spending three full seasons with the Phoenix Suns.

July 6, 2023: Re-signed with Nets

On July 6, 2023, Cameron Johnson re-signed with the Brooklyn Nets on a four-year, $94.5 million contract.

November 19, 2024: Best Career Game with the Nets

On November 19, 2024, Cameron Johnson had his best career game with the Nets, scoring 34 points and hitting 6 threes, leading them to a 1-point win over the Charlotte Hornets.