Denver Nuggets

Published October 23, 2026 5:24pm

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (23) drives to the rim as Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller defends in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

David Adelman ’s forward rotation is going to be diminished for the Nuggets’ home opener against the Pelicans on Saturday at Ball Arena.

Cam Johnson will miss the game against New Orleans after spraining his right ankle in Thursday’s season-opening loss to the Thunder. Johnson dealt with a foot and ankle injury last season.…