Phoenix Suns 'Hesitant' to Pay Big Bucks to Cam Johnson, per Report

Phoenix Suns are reluctant to pay Cam Johnson. Johnson is a power forward and is coming off his third year of his rookie contract. He is negotiating a new deal with the Suns. Last season Deandre Ayton was on the same contract as Johnson and the team had to match his contract to keep him. The Suns want to avoid that. ESPN's Brian Windhorst thinks Johnson will get an extension. There is also talk of a trade for Jae Crowder. It's possible that Johnson could be traded.

The Suns and Cam Johnson may be on two different wavelengths.

Phoenix Suns are reluctant to sign Cam Johnson. Johnson suffered a sprained thumb in the second preseason game. Kyle Kuzma earned $13 million per season in 2020 from the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson is expected to get about $15 million over the summer. He may choose restricted free agency in July.