Despite reports that Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Johnson wanted to remain with the Nets for the rest of the season, Marc Stein of ESPN reports that Johnson and the Nets have entered buyout negotiations.
Joe Johnson and the Brooklyn Nets have opened buyout negotiations, ESPN has learned
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 25, 2016
Sources tell ESPN several playoff teams (Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, Houston, Miami, OKC and Toronto) are already in pursuit of Joe Johnson
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 25, 2016
Johnson is averaging 11.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.5 three-pointers per game on 40.6% shooting from the field and 37.1% from downtown. Johnson is also shooting a career-high 85.2% from the free-throw line.
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Although he holds the nickname iso-Joe, Johnson would bring yet another veteran presence who has had a relatively healthy career and can contribute on the offensive end of whatever team he chooses. According to NBA.com/stats, Johnson shoots 38.5% on catch-and-shoot two-point field goals as well as 44% on catch-and-shoot three-point field goals.
In order to be eligible to play in the postseason, Johnson must be waived/bought out by March 1.
