Joe Johnson

[MoSpur]

Seems like he's trying hard to negotiate a buyout with the Nets. The popular rumor out there is that if he does agree to a buyout that he wants to go play with the Cavs.

Do any of you think the Spurs would have a small chance of signing him if he does get bought out? Would the Spurs even be interested? Would any of y'all want him to sign here?

[BillMc]

I thought the rumor was he was seeking a long term contract this offseason from the Nets?

[TheDoctor]

Maybe 0.001% chance. Danny Granger bound.

[spurtech09]

Go figure the Cavs lol......

[spurtech09]

Wouldn't mind taking a look at Granger....

[steeledl]

Fucking please

[100%duncan]

Wouldn't mind taking a look at Granger....

Between Johnson and Granger there should be one guy who you'd atleast consider, his name's not Danny.

[UZER]

Man Lebron is a player whore with no shame.

[keeferob25]

Man Lebron is a player whore with no shame.

Dude is pathetic and one of the most overrated players of all-time even if he is one of the true greats.

[cd98]

He would be good in limited minutes because he can handle the ball like a point guard and score against most defenders. Obviously he wouldn't be an all star, but he could be useful off the bench and play Manu's role if he was willing to do so.

[cd98]

To be honest, he could be helpful against GS because he could run the point and then guard Harrison Barnes leaving Danny and Kawhi to guard the Splash Brothers. I don't see how Tony can play big minutes vs Warriors and Manu can't play PG for 48 minutes in the playoffs.

[Kawhitstorm]

To be honest, he could be helpful against GS because he could run the point and then guard Harrison Barnes leaving Danny and Kawhi to guard the Splash Brothers. I don't see how Tony can play big minutes vs Warriors and Manu can't play PG for 48 minutes in the playoffs.

Kyle can play the point:rolleyes

[cd98]

Kyle can play the point:rolleyes

Im not trusting a second year player that hasn't done well enough to earn consistent minutes in the regular season to play point guard at key times against the best team in the playoffs playing on the western conference finals stage. I doubt Pop wants to trust him either. Johnson off the bench would be a much better option, but he would prob sign with Cavs.

[spurraider21]

Johnson would he an awesome fit but I don't see him coming

[MoSpur]

I'll take Johnson's offense over Green's offense any night.

[HarlemHeat37]

He would be fine if Manu was out for the season, but otherwise, he would be a terrible fit..

He's completely useless without the ball in his hands, which doesn't work in the Spurs' system..this reminds me of when Spurs fans wanted Granger and Butler:lol

[dabom]

He would be fine if Manu was out for the season, but otherwise, he would be a terrible fit..

He's completely useless without the ball in his hands, which doesn't work in the Spurs' system..this reminds me of when Spurs fans wanted Granger and Butler:lol

We need a manu/tp insurance though. He isn't completely washed up. I would pick him up.

[HarlemHeat37]

We need a manu/tp insurance though. He isn't completely washed up. I would pick him up.

He's not going to accept a role as Manu insurance, though..he's horrible as an off-ball player, and he probably wouldn't accept that role, anyways..

He could go to Cleveland and become the 6th man, since they don't have any decent bench creators..they have Dellavoda running their bench unit:lol..a guaranteed role as the primary guy on the bench + a guaranteed trip to the Finals..

[dabom]

He's not going to accept a role as Manu insurance, though..he's horrible as an off-ball player, and he probably wouldn't accept that role, anyways..

He could go to Cleveland and become the 6th man, since they don't have any decent bench creators..they have Dellavoda running their bench unit:lol..a guaranteed role as the primary guy on the bench + a guaranteed trip to the Finals..

Yeah. Probably bad if he plays less than 10mpg.

[gambit1990]

Johnson would he an awesome fit but I don't see him coming

[Kawhitstorm]

He's not going to accept a role as Manu insurance, though..he's horrible as an off-ball player, and he probably wouldn't accept that role, anyways..

He could go to Cleveland and become the 6th man, since they don't have any decent bench creators..they have Dellavoda running their bench unit:lol..a guaranteed role as the primary guy on the bench + a guaranteed trip to the Finals..

I wouldn't necessarily say he's terrible off the ball b/c he a very good spot up shooter (he played well while sharing the ball w/ Deron/Pierce when he mauled DeRozan in the postseason). He just doesn't cut or move without the ball.:lol

His game probably suits OKC's style since their offense is based on isolation which suits his style & they BADLY need a wing-player.:lol

I wouldn't compare him to Granger/Butler b/c Granger was physically done & Butler was a slasher who morphed into a spot up shooter.

[Baseline21]

To be honest, he could be helpful against GS because he could run the point and then guard Harrison Barnes leaving Danny and Kawhi to guard the Splash Brothers. I don't see how Tony can play big minutes vs Warriors and Manu can't play PG for 48 minutes in the playoffs.
U are dead right. He would be awesome if he filled the mins Manu couldn't play. Also I like him vs warriors. Perfect lineup for warriors Johnson playing point but guards Barnes with Kawhi,green,LMA and Duncan or we can swap Duncan for west or Diaw it all depends how the chemistry at the end of season with west as defender. It will be talked about if we get to west finals and in 4th quarter no big 3 in game because they can't help that much for the closing. I can see it happening but I just hope it's Parker. The guy can't play against Russell or steph. That's when Johnson comes in place.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

He's hit a lot of game winners in his career.

[ElNono]

I would take him in the Finley role... but just this season, no extensions, tbh...

[baseline bum]

I would take him in the Finley role

Spurs are already stacked at the 4

[spurraider21]

Spurs are already stacked at the 4
:lol

[td4mvp21]

Spurs are already stacked at the 4

:lol

Ugh, so glad those days are gone.

[MI21]

Spurs are already stacked at the 4

:lol

[ElNono]

Spurs are already stacked at the 4

crofl

[Seventyniner]

Spurs are already stacked at the 4

Well played, sir. :toast

[Seventyniner]

But really, Joe would be a terrible fit here. They don't call him Iso Joe for nothing. He's more talented than Simmons, but Simmons is a far better fit for the team. (That's who Joe would be taking minutes from imo)

[MoSpur]

Looks like he's going to be bought out soon. Hopefully Sean Marks can somehow try to sway him to the Spurs, but I am almost certain he'll go to the Cavs

[tbdog]

^ That sucks if he does. We have a spot for him on the wings that we desperately need.

[TheDoctor]

He'll join the Cavs or Clippers tbh

[MoSpur]

According to Stein's report, ATL, Miami, OKC, Houston and the Celtics are interested as well as the Raptors and the Cavs. I think he would be a good fit in Miami. I think he might lean to the Thunder as well.

[BatManu20]

Cleveland bound imo.

[BatManu20]

:lol

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[MoSpur]

Yeah I can see LeBron texting him over and over like a middle school girl asking him to come play with him.

[NameLess Scrub]

He'll go to the Cavs. Lebron doesn't have enough help, tbh.
Can't win it all for the land alone.

[Ditty]

It was reported two weeks ago that he would go to the cavs if he was bought out. Don't expect that to change.

[Hoops Czar]

Lots of Nostradamus's in here. Of course he's going to the Cavs. He said so himself last week assuming he was bought out by the Nets. :lol

[BatManu20]

Waived.

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[NameLess Scrub]

Lots of Nostradamus's in here. Of course he's going to the Cavs. He said so himself last week assuming he was bought out by the Nets. :lol

Didn't know that..

[Dro210]

Spurs are already stacked at the 4

Nice.


And Joe Johnson used to be in that little best friends group with LeBron, Wade, and CP3 until he got replaced by Gabrielle Union... Pretty much a lock he goes to the Cavs.

[MoSpur]

I'd like for him to join the Spurs. Its not like he would hurt the team on a rental basis. He couldn't be any worse than Danny Green right now.

[Dro210]

Danny Green is one of the 5 best perimeter defenders in the league, and shooting 44% from 3 in 2016.... So tired of hearing that ignorant shit all over the city.

[raybies]

Did he ever look up to the Admiral? Or is there a picture of him with a poster of Gervin in the background? Is there any mentions of him praising the Spurs in any fashion?

[KenziE]

Nice.


And Joe Johnson used to be in that little best friends group with LeBron, Wade, and CP3 until he got replaced by Gabrielle Union... Pretty much a lock he goes to the Cavs.


Wahahaha Gabrielle Union is she a control freak ?

[All Mighty Janitor]

Danny Green is one of the 5 best perimeter defenders in the league, and shooting 44% from 3 in 2016.... So tired of hearing that ignorant shit all over the city.
Kawhi, Paul George, MKG, Iguodala, Tony Allen, PJ Tucker, Aminu, Jimmy Butler, Ariza, Middleton, Danny Green... Wow, I never thought about how Danny could be considered top 5, because it seems like their are more good perimeter defenders than that. The only people I would definitely put over Danny is Kawhi and MKG and he is no lower than Aminu, PJ Tucker, and Ariza; good shit.

[Old School 44]

Just curious, how does his salary work? If he signs with the Cavs for the minimum, the Nets are responsible for the difference, is that correct?

[timtonymanu]

I'd like for him to join the Spurs. Its not like he would hurt the team on a rental basis. He couldn't be any worse than Danny Green right now.

stupid

[timtonymanu]

Danny Green is one of the 5 best perimeter defenders in the league, and shooting 44% from 3 in 2016.... So tired of hearing that ignorant shit all over the city.

Clearly they haven't been watching games lately.

[All Mighty Janitor]

stupid
Danny has his bad moments, but overall he sides his feet, has great hands, and his positioning is incredible. Now that's on the ball; off the ball he has work to do. But some of the other guys I listed struggle just as much as Danny on close-outs (because they sink to far in the paint.) Also, Paul and Butler would be ranked higher than Danny if they didn't have to carry the load offensively. Maybe I misunderstanding your point though. Care to explain?

[timtonymanu]

Danny has his bad moments, but overall he sides his feet, has great hands, and his positioning is incredible. Now that's on the ball; off the ball he has work to do. But some of the other guys I listed struggle just as much as Danny on close-outs (because they sink to far in the paint.) Also, Paul and Butler would be ranked higher than Danny if they didn't have to carry the load offensively. Maybe I misunderstanding your point though. Care to explain?

:lmao I was referring to MoSpur's post. Must have multi-quoted you in the process. Carry on.

[ceperez]

Sigh, going to likely sign with a title contender.

Cavs - Probably replace RJ
Thunder - Probably as backup to Roberson

Don't think the non-contenders like Raptors, Heat, Celtics are in the cards unless he's looking for something long term.

[Ditty]

The fuck is Sean Marks doing buying out Joe Johnson and making a contender a little better. Johnson probably won't be the difference between either the Spurs or Warriors winning the championship, but it's a risk you don't take.

[Kawhitstorm]

:lol

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His agent is a 1st ballot HOFer:lol

[MoSpur]

Looks like the Heat have emerged as the favorites to acquire his services.

[timtonymanu]

The fuck is Sean Marks doing buying out Joe Johnson and making a contender a little better. Johnson probably won't be the difference between either the Spurs or Warriors winning the championship, but it's a risk you don't take.

Well, if he goes to Miami, then it shouldn't matter. Let's hope.

Not surprising JJ still feels he deserves a lot of minutes. There was never a chance that he was gonna sign here anyway

[MoSpur]

Yeah him looking at his playing time as a factor means he was never going to come here.

[spursistan]

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Heat-bound..Makes sense from playing-time perspective..

[elemento]

Chose PT and a possible new contract over a ring. Can't blame him. He needs to feed his family :lol

[timtonymanu]

Chose PT and a possible new contract over a ring. Can't blame him. He needs to feed his family :lol

Good move. Kept him from going to a real contender.

[Stand]

I will never quite understand a guy not wanting to put himself in an opportunity to win it all. If he had stayed in Phx who knows what would have happened and now he gets a second chance and he goes to the Heat? Thank god us Spurs fans have been spoiled, with a few exceptions, with guys who just want to win for the last 20 years.

[SPURt]

Latrell Sprewell must be Joe Johnson's spirit animal.

[Hoops Czar]

Chose PT and a possible new contract over a ring. Can't blame him. He needs to feed his family :lol

He's getting a new contract regardless and he would have gotten playing time in Cleveland. I'm just surprised Pat Riley's influence trumped Lebron.

[elemento]

He's getting a new contract regardless and he would have gotten playing time in Cleveland. I'm just surprised Pat Riley's influence trumped Lebron.

Yeah, I meant long-term.

That's the rumor that i've read on a Heat forum. Not sure if it's totally reliable but : "Rumor: Miami Heat has promised Joe Johnson a long term deal and prominent role. Joe Johnson is one of the players Dwyane Wade is willing to work his contract around this summer."

It's harder to recruit when you're in Cleveland and not Miami :lol

[MoSpur]

Can't fault a guy for trying to get more money. It would be hard to say no to a long-term contract guaranteeing more money.

[Kawhitstorm]

I expected Kevin Martin to land in Miami but it looks like Joe Cool still thinks he a legit starter on a playoff team.:lol

[Mnky]

I will never quite understand a guy not wanting to put himself in an opportunity to win it all. If he had stayed in Phx who knows what would have happened and now he gets a second chance and he goes to the Heat? Thank god us Spurs fans have been spoiled, with a few exceptions, with guys who just want to win for the last 20 years.

They almost handled the warriors without Bosh. The heat in my opinion have simply under performed. I think they can easily upset any team in the east. The development of Winslow and Richardson is nice to see and encouraging for their playoff hopes.

[Spurs9]

Heat will give Cavs a run for their money in playoffs.

[Dverde]

I respect that he wants to be a piece instead of a throw in for a championship

[ismael-robert]

I don't care about his or Martin's negatives. We are too inconsistent and go through too many lulls to not try to land a reliable shooter

[sasaint]

I expected Kevin Martin to land in Miami but it looks like Joe Cool still thinks he a legit starter on a playoff team.:lol

So now Cavs move to the top of the list of suitors for Kevin Martin? Cavs, Mavs, Rockets? Tbh, this is the guy I would like to see the Spurs bring in. It's not like Ray will help us at all this season, and we don't seem to be interested enough in him to re-sign him. Or maybe Bonner is done.

[tmtcsc]

According to Woj, Spurs had interest in pursuing Johnson.

http://sports.yahoo.com/video/woj-report-why-joe-johnson-230020393.html (46 second mark)

[UNT Eagles 2016]

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[TheDoctor]

According to Woj, Spurs had interest in pursuing Johnson.

http://sports.yahoo.com/video/woj-report-why-joe-johnson-230020393.html (46 second mark)
We need to define "Spurs had interest in X player" narrative first.

[tmtcsc]

We need to define "Spurs had interest in X player" narrative first.

Yeah, I'm not sure where he got that from. Sounds good and can easily be denied right? I'm not buying it. The Spurs will roll with who they have but I think this team could be radically different next year.

[SpursIndonesia]

The choice of getting paid and playing in south beach against the freezing in winter Cleveland, well, we know now what really motivates this guy beside money. :hat

[phxspurfan]

Heat are actually not that bad on paper. Too bad they don't have a coach

[HarlemHeat37]

Pretty fitting that he joins the most overrated team in the East, tbh:lol..

Typical Joe Johnson..goes to a team offering more money and will allow him to dominate the ball in the 2nd unit..not having on the nigga, get yours, but people that thought he would join legit contenders like the Spurs or Thunder are crazy..

[spursistan]

Pretty fitting that he joins the most overrated team in the East, tbh:lol..

Typical Joe Johnson..goes to a team offering more money and will allow him to dominate the ball in the 2nd unit..not having on the nigga, get yours, but people that thought he would join legit contenders like the Spurs or Thunder are crazy..
He is cut from the same Melo cloth..Some guys just don't care about winning..Living in Miami and keeping "getting dem checks" isn't the worst of fates for the washedup :lol..