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New York (AFP) - Former All-Star guard Joe Johnson was released by the NBA's Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, opening the door for the 34-year-old American to join another club in time for the playoffs.
The Nets and Johnson are in talks on a buyout for the remainder of his $24.9 million season salary, the final year of a mammoth six-year deal worth $124 million.
Because the Nets dropped Johnson before next Tuesday, he would be eligible to take part in the playoffs for his new club.