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Erik Slater: Cam Johnson says goodbye to the Nets: "I love the people in that building... I enjoyed it because of that, and I had faith in what we were building because of that. I really think Jordi's a fantastic coach. Playing that one season under him, personnel constantly shifting, we had trades, we had injuries, he always maintained such a good approach to the team, and he was always able to motivate us to play hard. Our record wasn't great, but I think throughout the season we consistently gave effort. And I credit our coaching staff a lot for that. Two years there, playoffs when we first got there. Obviously, we wish we could've been better. And I was willing to do everything in my power to get us back on a winning track. And I think they’ll get there eventually. I have faith in those guys in that building. I’ll miss them, and I appreciate them. I appreciate everything they did for myself and my career. I wish Mike the best of luck going there and figuring the situation out."
MPJ continued by saying how he and Cam Johnson are “boys” and that the two even discussed the possibility of swapping homes in their new respective cities, at least to start. Both have two years left on their respective deals. “Obviously Denver got a great player and a great dude, and I’m excited for him to finally be able to compete for a championship over there. I, myself, am excited to expand my game [in Brooklyn] and be able to do what I do.”
Marc Stein: The Jonas Valančiūnas-for-Dario Šarić trade is on course to be made official this week after Denver makes Michael Porter Jr.-for-Cam Johnson official, @TheSteinLine has learned. The Nuggets, I'm told, must make their Brooklyn trade official first before acquiring Valančiūnas.
Yossi Gozlan: As Bobby pointed out, the Nuggets could combine the Cameron Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas trades to avoid a first apron hard cap. This would allow them to go above it and use the $5.7 million tax mid-level exception on another big man, should Valanciunas seek a buyout.
Keith Smith: The Nuggets are now hard-capped at the first apron after trading for Jonas Valanciunas. I have Denver about $6.3M under the first apron with two open roster spots. (Cam Johnson unlikely bonuses count towards the apron calculation.)
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TJ McConnell: Cam Johnson’s my guy. I love that dude. But to say I was the Michael Jordan of Pittsburgh it's egregious. It's probably the most egregious stand I've ever made in my life. It's ridiculous. I had a really good high school career and I shot the ball a bunch. I had the ultimate green light. I had great teammates who just kept passing it to me and my dad was my coach who just pushed me to get where I'm at today. Going Division I at Duquesne and Arizona even I slowly started to transition to know that um I'm going to be a point guard. I was more of a shooting guard in high school and shot a ton of threes.
No shortage of teams calling about Cameron Johnson trade
NetsDaily: “No shortage of teams calling for him,” Sean Marks said of Cameron Johnson who he also said they’ve talked to about assuming more of a leadership role. Raved about him as player and person. Doesn’t sound like he’s going anywhere.
Michael Scotto: Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson on potential trade talks: “Definitely go to him (Sean Marks) and ask because I have a very vested interest in what we’re doing here. I feel like I’ve put a lot of effort into trying to be a part of this program and I take that very seriously.”
Erik Slater: Cam Johnson, D'Angelo Russell, and Day'Ron Sharpe have been ruled OUT for the Nets' season finale tomorrow vs. the Knicks. Ziaire Williams (right patella tendinopathy) and Reece Beekman (right calf soreness) are questionable.
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