The Brooklyn Nets seem like one of the biggest sellers ahead of the NBA trade deadline, though most wouldn’t expect veteran guard Joe Jonson to be one of the names on the move. Johnson is certainly a piece the Nets might like to move were it not for a contract that pays the Arkansas product Kobe Bryant money. According to BasketballInsiders.com’s Moke Hamilton, even Johnson wouldn’t mind a move given the state of the franchise: That huge salary makes Johnson difficult to trade, but as seen in years past, him accepting a buyout after the passing of the trade deadline seems a very likely outcome. One source close to Johnson recently told Basketball Insiders that the 34-year-old marksman is “as miserable as he has ever been” and would welcome a change of scenery. Even Johnson, who has been relatively supportive of the efforts in Brooklyn, seems tired of the mess. The Nets sit 14th in the Eastern Conference at 14-40 and have won just three games over their last 10 outings. The franchise is in an obvious position to sell, with Johnson appearing to suddenly ponder if the grass could be greener on a different side. And why not? The Nets still don’t have a general manager in place. Anyone else from Thaddeus Young to Brook Lopez might find their way to the trade block before the deadline. The team’s approach to the offseason remains an unknown while the front office takes its time finding the ideal people to slot into the places that make those decisions. - See more at: http://thesportsdaily.com/nets-joe-...mpaign=nets-joe-johnson-would-welcome-a-trade
