Career Timeline of Cameron Johnson: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 2, 2026

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

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

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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 June 20, 2019, Cameron Johnson was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the eleventh overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, and then immediately traded with Dario Šarić to the Phoenix Suns for Jarrett Culver.

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 to Timberwolves and traded to Suns

In 2019, Cameron Johnson was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the eleventh overall pick and then traded to the Phoenix Suns on draft night.

February 10, 2020: First Professional Start

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

March 3, 2020: Season-High Points on 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 points

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.

2021: Reaches NBA Finals

In 2021, Cameron Johnson helped the Phoenix Suns reach the NBA Finals, but they lost the series in 6 games to the Milwaukee Bucks.

2021: Reaches NBA Finals with the Suns

In 2021, Cameron Johnson reached the NBA Finals with the Phoenix Suns during his sophomore season.

March 4, 2022: Career-High Points

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

February 9, 2023: Traded to Brooklyn Nets

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

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: 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.