Cam Johnson and the Phoenix Suns didn't agree on a rookie extension, but he can earn that big payday as a restricted free agent.
Devin Booker and Chris Paul are drawing defensive attention — and looking to find Cam Johnson to do what he does best.Johnson delivered a trio from deep in the fourth quarter to help Phoenix close out Houston, 124-109, Sunday night at Footprint Center.
“We’ve got a drill in practice called ‘let it fly,’ and when you shoot it like Cam, make or miss, when I kick it to him and he shoot it, that’s great for us not just in that game, but consistently all season long.” Sources informed The Republic the Suns went into training camp looking to start Johnson ahead of Jae Crowder, who later decided not to attend training camp. The Suns have been trying to trade the veteran forward who started all 80 games he saw action in last season counting the playoffs.
And Phoenix was negotiating with Johnson on a rookie extension that would’ve kicked in next season, but the two sides couldn’t agree on a deal. Sources informed The Republic the two sides were in the same area code, but Johnson wanted more than Phoenix's offer of $60 million over four seasons. If the 6-8 forward does the following three things, he’ll have a better chance to leave the bargaining table next summer happier and way richer.Already with a history of injuries, Johnson started this season with three setbacks in three consecutive games he played.
Johnson played a career-high 66 games last season, starting 16. If he can play 70-plus this season, especially as a full-time starter, that’ll answer those durability questions.He shot a career-best 42.5 last season and is making 38.5% of them this season. Johnson has knocked down multiple 3s in four of his six games that included a season-high five against the Rockets.That’s what he did at the end of the Houston game, but they don’t always have to come down the stretch.
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