Nets asking price for Cam Johnson trade revealed

On the eve of Thanksgiving, Brooklyn Nets they beat the Phoenix Suns on the road 127-117 to win their third game in a row. Since that poor showing at the Footprint Center, the team is 5-17 and has lost three or more consecutive games four different times. The sharp start of the season is like a lifetime ago, with injuries and trade by Dennis Schroeder leaving the team painfully depleted (only Jalen Wilson and Keon Johnson played at least 35 of a possible 41 games). The list could get even thinner.

While it’s true that the Nets (14-27) are just four games behind the Chicago Bulls for the final NBA Play-In slot, they won’t accomplish anything significant this year, at least not in the standings. perspective. It may be time for management to strongly consider launching a complete overhaul.

Sending Schroeder to the Golden State Warriors in December pushed that process forward, but only until Cam Johnson remains in Brooklyn, the Bulldozers won’t have their metaphorical franchise goal. Polarizing general manager Sean Marks is in no rush to deal 28-year-old forward or center Nick Claxton, with both under contract for the next few years, but he will move them for the right rate.

And obviously, she is steep. “The Nets’ asking price is high,” one league executive said, referring to both Johnson and Claxton, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst reported. “And (they’ve made it known) they don’t feel like they have to trade them right now.” But if they’re helping them win games, they’ll trade them or bench them.”

The Nets need to figure out their future plans

Even after Brooklyn’s rapid decline, Jordi Fernandez’s group still has a better record than six NBA teams. It may be necessary to land with an all-time tank Duke sensation Cooper Flagg at this moment. The Brooklyn Braves are a ray of light amid a dismal hoops campaign, but it could cost the organization and opportunity for a top prospect this summer. The only way to encourage such a mindset while limiting its effect is to trade power players.

Cam Johnson falls into that category. He is averaging a career-high 19.6 points on 49.9 percent shooting from the field and 42.8 percent from three. The 2019 lottery pick is also averaging 4.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 33 games. He’s getting valuable experience as a top option, but can also return to his role-playing days with the Suns if needed. So Johnson should be an attractive trade asset.

Marx seems inclined to use whatever leverage he has as a means to maximize return value. The Nets have several weeks to formulate a solid plan before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. Regardless of when the moves are made, they must be made to count.