The rebuilding Brooklyn Nets have waived high-scoring wingman Joe Johnson, who figures to land with a contender. Johnson is said to be a target for numerous teams with eyes on the prize including Atlanta, Cleveland, Houston, Miami, Toronto, OKC. Releasing Johnson is the first really big move by the new head-guy-in-charge in Brooklyn, Sean Marks — who the Nets wooed from the Spurs for his winning ways. (Marks let go Andrea Bargnani, too, but this is bigger.)
The 34-year-old Johnson is the second-highest paid player in the NBA this year making $24.9 million. It’s the last year in a six-year, $124 million contract he signed with the Hawks before being acquired by the Nets. LeBron James, btw, like Joe Johnson’s game.
Thank you to all of the Brooklyn and New York Fans for your support during my time with the @BrooklynNets. I (cont) https://t.co/C1m6Pa0Gmt
— Joe Johnson 4real (@TheJoeJohnson7) February 25, 2016
