Cavs interested in acquiring Cameron Johnson
Executives from three franchises told The Athletic that Cleveland has expressed interest in acquiring 6-foot-8 forward Cam Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets — one of the most coveted players league-wide in the trade market — with the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline fast approaching.
Source: New York Times
What's the buzz on Twitter?
Jordi Fernandez says that Nic Claxton is a game time decision
Cameron Johnson injury is not load management, he aggravated his ankle last night in Portland. - 9:06 PM
Nets won 132-114 in Portland.
Outstanding work by them on front end of back-to-back, as no player reached 30 minutes.
Cameron Johnson: 10/18 FGs
Ben Simmons/D'Angelo Russell: 20 assists, 3 turnovers - 12:32 AM
Been very easy tonight for Cameron Johnson (20 points, 8/13 FGs) and Noah Clowney (16 points, 6/9 FGs) through 3 quarters in Portland - 11:55 PM
Nets tonight at Portland:
- Cameron Johnson and D'Angelo Russell are playing first game in 12 days
- Ben Simmons will play (Simmons has not played both games of a back-to-back all season, likely out at LA Clippers)
- Nic Claxton is out (first missed game since November 27) - 8:24 PM
More on this storyline
Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson was tabbed by NBA executives as the player most likely to be traded ahead of the February 6 trade deadline. Johnson's Nets teammate Nic Claxton also received mention, as Brooklyn leans into a rebuild. However, Brooklyn wants a real return for both Johnson and Claxton. "The Nets asking price is high," one league executive said, referring to both Johnson and Claxton, "and they [have made] it known they don't feel like they have to trade them now. But if they're helping them win games, they'll trade them or put them on the bench." -via RealGM / January 17, 2025
League sources with knowledge of Cleveland’s internal discussions say Johnson has been discussed as a potential target and say the franchise has done its due diligence in inquiring about the availability of Johnson. Rival team officials, however, believe the Cavs’ interest to be more serious than that. -via New York Times / January 17, 2025
Law Murray: As expected, the Brooklyn Nets will be without Ben Simmons tonight at LA Clippers. Cameron Johnson will also be held out tonight. D'Angelo Russell will be available and will likely start. Nic Claxton questionable. Cam Thomas is out. Bojan Bogdanovic has been out all season. -via Bluesky / January 15, 2025
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