The Cleveland Cavaliers expressed interest in trading for Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Johnson prior to the start of this season, but talks stopped due to Johnson's enourmous $25 million salary. However, that may not be a factor for much longer.
Johnson is reportedly "as miserable than he's ever been" in Brooklyn, and there's an increasing belief that the Nets could buy out his contract and make him a free agent. If that happens, the Cavs will "snatch him up" in an instant for the veteran minimum, according to Cleveland.com's Chris Haynes.
Cleveland has been very active in trade talks as they try to upgrade their wing depth to help them in a potential NBA Finals rematch with the Golden State Warriors, and Johnson is their most desired target even though his cap number makes a trade impossible.
Johnson is averaging 11.5 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game so far this season.
The Cavaliers are also targeting Sacramento's Ben McLemore, Atlanta's Kyle Korver, and New Orleans' Ryan Anderson in potential trades.
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