Feb 25, 2016
Report: Raptors interested in Nets' Johnson
Joe Johnson's days in Brooklyn are officially over and according to ESPN's Marc Stein, the Toronto Raptors are one of many teams interested in the veteran's services.
TSN.ca Staff
Joe Johnson's days in Brooklyn are officially over and the veteran will take some time to choose a new club, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.
The Nets bought out the 34-year-old on Thursday and there are already a plethora of teams are in pursuit, including the Toronto Raptors.
However, TSN 1050's Josh Lewenberg says Johnson is unlikely to come to Toronto. Lewenberg says that once he clears waivers, the Raptors can't offer him more money than any other team and Johnson is more likely to lean toward championship contenders and teams that can promise him more playing time.
Johnson is averaging 11.8 points, 4.1 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 57 games this season. He has played in 1,119 games over 15 NBA seasons with the Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Atlants Hawks and Nets.