Nets waive Joe Johnson

[Andrew]

Nets waive guard Joe Johnson

The Brooklyn Nets announced Thursday afternoon that they've waived Joe Johnson after agreeing to a buyout with the former All-Star guard.

Earlier Thursday, ESPN.com's Marc Stein reported that the two sides had opened buyout negotiations. Sources said that Johnson had been sold on the idea of joining a contender for the stretch run if he and the Nets could come to terms on a contract settlement.

A number of likely playoff teams, sources said, are already pursuing Johnson: Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, Houston, Miami, Oklahoma City and Toronto. Sources said that Johnson, who can't clear waivers until 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, is likely to take a couple of days to sift through the offers.

[[Q]]

Would be funny to see him go back to ATL

[Andrew]

Or Boston, for that matter.

[mp3]

Boston looks to be a strong option for him which would be cool to see him finish his career where it started.

[Kevin]

He's committed to sign with Miami after he clears waivers.

[I Hate Mondays]

He's committed to sign with Miami after he clears waivers.

Interesting decision. He still wants minutes. More than he would get in Cleveland anyways

[Jackal]

Read he's playingfor his next contract more than he's going after a ring.

[Andrew]

Joe Johnson signs with Miami Heat after clearing waivers

[Sauru]

Would be funny to see him go back to ATL

Or Boston, for that matter.

no and no. keep him the fuck away from both of these cities

[Andrew]

Not to worry, it's a done deal in Miami.

[NovU]

Thanks! He's a great fit and I can't wait for him to hit the dagger 3 against the Celtics and Hawks in the playoffs like Ray did.

[Jackal]

I miss gaybackflip telling us how dominant the Nets are going to be for years to come.

[Andrew]

He's hanging out with the fellow who was positive that LeBron James was signing with the Bulls in 2010.

[Jackal]

Dem Chris Broussard sources doe!!

[NovU]

Man. It's looking like Bosh's illness is a blessing in disguise for the Heat. Deng is having a new life as a stretch four. Joe Johnson is turning out to be a great pick up and plays well as a 3. Whiteside has middle all to himself.

Love this team more than Bosh led one. More possessions to go around, and true small ball team now.