BasketballNets Having Trouble Trading Lopez and Johnson? by Staff Post January 30, 2015 Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez and guard Joe Johnson have been amongst trade rumors for the last few weeks. The Nets have failed to meet expectations thus far, leaving the organization no choice but to rid the team of huge contracts and rebuild.When the Nets acquired Johnson from the Atlanta Hawks, he was an all-star averaging 19 points per game. He was set to be apart of a dominant backcourt and attribute to the team’s success in the playoffs. Lopez was also to be apart of the team’s future with 21 points per game, career high numbers for the center. With a string of disappointing playoff runs, the Nets are gearing toward a different route.Mid-way through the season, the Nets sit 9th in a sub-par Eastern Conference. Lopez has dealt with a slew of injuries that has affected his performance on the court. His numbers are down from 21 points per game to a measly 15. The Nets are hoping to acquire big names for the one time all-star as several teams have sparked interest. Lopez could easily be a huge addition to any playoff team looking to make a championship run. Teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets could use the center as another offensive threat. Although they all want Lopez, none are willing to disband their core group of players making it difficult for the Nets to deal out the center.Trading Johnson has been even more challenging. Johnson has a huge max contract worth 23million this season and 24.9 million next season. Teams are interested in the former all-star but would have to heavily shed their roster to get him. Although Johnson could be a great addition to the likes of the New Orleans Pelicans and Charlotte Hornets, both are leery about giving up their good players for a former all-star whose numbers have steadily decreased each of the last 3 seasons. There is no doubt that Johnson can score the ball but he is averaging 15.7 points per game, his lowest since his sophomore year.Depending on how badly the Nets want to get rid of Lopez and Johnson, they will have no choice but to except less than what they are bargaining for. Analysts believe the Nets should round up as many decent players and draft picks as possible for the two former all-stars. Nets are currently in negotiations with the Charlotte Hornets and Denver Nuggets but nothing is set in stone. Post Views: 974The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsStaff PostLatest posts by Staff Post (see all) In The Zone Announces Initial Podcast Lineup - November 13, 2020 The Essential Resources You Need to Start Your Own Gym in 2020 - February 6, 2020 Wilder vs Fury II – How the second fight will be different to the first? - February 5, 2020 Early turnovers, defensive struggles plague the Scarlet Knights - January 26, 2020 Related TopicsBrook LopezBrooklyn NetsJoe Johnson Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Neha Uberoi Khangoora: Pro Athlete to Successful Business Entrepreneur by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on February 9, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Exclusive Interview: SNY Personality, Maria Marino, Shares Career Journey (VIDEO) by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on January 28, 2021 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020More in Basketball Vistaprint, Boston Celtics, NAACP Announced Formation of Power Forward Grant For Small Minority BusinessVistaprint, the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation & NAACP have announced the formation of the... Unpacking the NBA’s National Anthem Mandate–The History and Future of the Anthem in SportsLast week the National Basketball Association decreed that all teams would be required to... You Know I’m Right, Episode 80: MSG Network’s Bill Pidto (Audio/Video)On the 80th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Lebron is Now An Exclusive Member of The Three Comma ClubNBA Player Lebron Becomes Apart of Three Comma Club: Lebron has been playing for... Charles Oakley and the Moore-Trainer (sounds like a fairytale :D ) New York Liberty's Tina Charles Named DoubleGSports.com Female Athlete of the Year