Detroit Amps superstar Joe Johnson will be sidelined for the entire 2026 BIG3 season due to ongoing complications from a torn patella tendon, according to Chris Haynes. The injury, which was originally sustained in his knee last summer, has reportedly resulted in setbacks that will prevent the veteran guard from taking the court this year.
The timing of the announcement is particularly impactful as the BIG3 season is set to tip off this Saturday in Los Angeles. The league's opening weekend is scheduled to take place at the Intuit Dome, but the Detroit Amps will now be forced to navigate the upcoming campaign without their primary scoring threat and marquee leader.
Joe Johnson has been one of the most decorated and dominant players in BIG3 history, consistently leading the league in scoring and earning multiple MVP honors. His absence for the duration of the 2026 season represents a significant loss for both his team and the league's fans. As of now, the Detroit Amps have not announced a corresponding roster move to fill the vacancy left by the veteran superstar.
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