Nets add Joe Johnson, could still add Dwight Howard
I guess Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov wasn't kidding that he would spend big bucks on the Nets once they left Jersey.
The Nets who have been busy flirting with Deron Williams, Jason Kidd and Dwight Howard, acquired Atlanta Hawks strong forward Joe Johnson for Jordan Farmar, Anthony Marrow and John Petro on Monday.
Who knew that Atlanta would be willing to take such garbage players back in a mega deal for their superstar player -- can you say heads will roll?
Johnson is an excellent shooter, who average 18.8 points per game last season. He is due $90 million over the next four years, making it clear that Atlanta is trying to dump salary.
It is believed that the acquisition of Johnson would draw Deron Williams back to the Nets, but sources have said Brooklyn was comfortable with the trade even if Williams decides to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. The Nets are expected to meet with Williams today, if they haven't done so already.
Dallas is reported to be offering a four year, $75 million deal to Williams, while the Nets would be willing to pay $100 million over five years.
The big question is this: with Johnson aboard, and if Williams follows, would the Nets still be in the market to land Howard, especially with the team already blowing up their salary cap for two players.
The answer, believe it or not, yes!
The Nets are in talks with the Magic about a deal that would send MarShon Brooks, Brook Lopez and Kris Humphries to Orlando for the super star center.
If it does happen, you can rest assure that Williams will return to the Nets, and Brooklyn will have a big three that will rival that of the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. The Nets would suddenly have a front court that would dwarf even the Knicks front court of Jeremy Lin, Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony.
Yes, suddenly Nets-Knicks might have some extra spice to it.
Keep in mind, the Nets would not be done adding stars. There were rumors during the weekend that Jason Kidd could return to his old team if Williams resigns with Brooklyn.
This should be a lot of fun -- too bad the Nets couldn't have done this in Jersey.
The Nets who have been busy flirting with Deron Williams, Jason Kidd and Dwight Howard, acquired Atlanta Hawks strong forward Joe Johnson for Jordan Farmar, Anthony Marrow and John Petro on Monday.
Who knew that Atlanta would be willing to take such garbage players back in a mega deal for their superstar player -- can you say heads will roll?
Johnson is an excellent shooter, who average 18.8 points per game last season. He is due $90 million over the next four years, making it clear that Atlanta is trying to dump salary.
It is believed that the acquisition of Johnson would draw Deron Williams back to the Nets, but sources have said Brooklyn was comfortable with the trade even if Williams decides to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. The Nets are expected to meet with Williams today, if they haven't done so already.
Dallas is reported to be offering a four year, $75 million deal to Williams, while the Nets would be willing to pay $100 million over five years.
The big question is this: with Johnson aboard, and if Williams follows, would the Nets still be in the market to land Howard, especially with the team already blowing up their salary cap for two players.
The answer, believe it or not, yes!
The Nets are in talks with the Magic about a deal that would send MarShon Brooks, Brook Lopez and Kris Humphries to Orlando for the super star center.If it does happen, you can rest assure that Williams will return to the Nets, and Brooklyn will have a big three that will rival that of the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. The Nets would suddenly have a front court that would dwarf even the Knicks front court of Jeremy Lin, Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony.
Yes, suddenly Nets-Knicks might have some extra spice to it.
Keep in mind, the Nets would not be done adding stars. There were rumors during the weekend that Jason Kidd could return to his old team if Williams resigns with Brooklyn.
This should be a lot of fun -- too bad the Nets couldn't have done this in Jersey.
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