Cavaliers looking into trade for Joe Johnson

0
1140
Joe Johnson

Joe Johnson

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to make their own improvements this offseason, and the latest from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is that the Cavs are looking into a deal for Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Johnson:

The Cleveland Cavaliers are considering trading for Brooklyn Netsstar Joe Johnson with their Brendan Haywood contract chip, sources told ESPN.com.

Johnson has the second-most expensive contract in the NBA with just under $25 million owed to him next season. The Nets are anxious to unload Johnson’s massive salary but are pressed to find a taker. The Cavs, as aforementioned, are just looking to improve. While Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith made their own respective contributions to the Cavs shooting guard slot, Johnson would add a much more potent and versatile scoring option to their offense.

In his report, Windhorst suggested the Cavs might have to consider offering Anderson Varejao’s $9.6 million contract to the Nets to create even more room for Johnson. The Cavs have been linked to David West in free agency and and are expected to commit large money to Tristan Thompson, so in an effort to acquire Johnson, Varejao may be have to be that expendable piece, with David West as the potential fall back.

 

Previous articleSpurs looking to add David West
Next articleRestricted free agent Reggie Jackson re-signs with Pistons for five-years, $80 million
Martin is the Founder, Chief Editor, and Head Skills Development Trainer for Basketball Society. He has work experience in digital media and marketing, radio, and journalism. Currently, he does freelance work as a videographer and content creator. He has been featured as a writer on sites such as Def Pen, TV Film News, All Hip-Hop, and more. Martin played high school basketball at South Brunswick High School (NJ) where he graduated in 2007. He is a 1,000-point scorer at SBHS and an All-Middlesex County performer as a 3-year varsity starter. He helped lead SBHS to their first-ever Central Jersey Group 4 sectional state championship in 2007. Martin played college basketball at Eastern University, where he graduated (BA, Communications) in 2012. Martin was a four-year starter and a 1,000-point scorer at EU. Follow Martin on Twitter @Marsoaries and on Instagram @martin_soaries

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here