Suns update: Cam Johnson in arena, out Saturday against Trail Blazers with right knee injury

Cam Johnson is out Saturday's game against Portland with a right knee injury he suffered in the first quarter of the Suns' 108-106 loss to the Trail Blazers Friday night at Footprint Center.

The Suns didn't provide any further update on Johnson's injury, but sources inform The Republic an MRI has been done on Johnson, results will be soon to follow and that Johnson is at the arena Saturday.

"He's a starter for us," Suns coach Monty Williams said. "It's a tough blow just to see a guy not be in the lineup, that kind of thing, but that happens throughout the season. You just have to make your adjustments."

When asked if the Suns think the injury is serious and about the MRI results, Williams said, "I haven't gone that far until I get an official report."

Shams Charania of The Athletic tweeted Suns "fear" Johnson has torn the meniscus in his knee.

Cameron Payne (sore left foot) and two-way player Ish Wainright (personal reasons) remain out, but two-way player Duane Washington Jr. will be available after missing Friday's game for personal reasons.

Damian Lillard (right calf strain) and Anfernee Simons (left foot inflammation) remain out while Josh Hart is listed as probable with a right ankle sprain.

Johnson's injury occurred in the first quarter Friday. He didn't return and left Footprint Center using crutches.

Phoenix (6-2) lost, 108-106, on Jerami Grant's jumper at the buzzer. Portland snapped Phoenix's five-game winning streak.