Height
6'8"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
30
College
North Carolina
Experience
6 yrs
Wingspan
6'10.0"
Reach
8'7.0"
Hand Size
8" × 8.5"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 385 | 11.9 | 3.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 46.8% | 39.5% | 84.8% |
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 47 | 11.9 | 3.7 | 2.3 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$44.1M
Guaranteed
$44.1M
AAV
$21.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Cameron Johnson's two-year, $21.1M AAV deal earns a C CVI, reflecting a contract that feels slightly bloated given his current production level. The 30-year-old forward is averaging 11.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists across 47 games this season, numbers that fall short of justifying his salary for a role player in today's market. While his floor-spacing ability remains valuable for Denver's system, the combination of injury concerns and a PER of 11.8 suggests he's not maximizing his contract value as a seven-year veteran in what should be his prime years. The media narrative around Johnson is cautiously optimistic following his return from a six-week knee injury absence, but there's acknowledgment that his modest scoring output and bench role create a disconnect with his $22.1M annual price tag. Denver clearly views him as a reliable contributor rather than a cornerstone piece, which makes this deal feel like a slight overpay for what he's currently delivering. The relatively short two-year term does provide some flexibility, preventing this from becoming a long-term albatross if his production continues to underwhelm.
Performance Analysis
Cameron Johnson earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a small forward. Through 385 games, Cameron is contributing 11.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in his role. Cameron's strongest area is FG% at 46.8, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 2.3 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Cameron ranks 31st.
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