The Brooklyn Nets signaled their intention to enter a total rebuild this offseason. It started with trading Mikal Bridges to the Knicks for a massive haul of draft picks. Sean Marks reacquired the team’s first-round picks in 2025 and 2026 from Houston to open the door to tear things down. The Nets were not a contender. They need top-end talent if they want a serious shot to get back in the mix.
There will be more trades. Cameron Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Dennis Schroder instantly popped up in discussions. The Nets took a flyer on Ziaire Williams as the Grizzlies looked to trim salary. It will be all about finding young talent and draft capital to give them more chances at landing a star.
The latest report from Brian Lewis at the New York Post linked several teams with interest in Cameron Johnson. Find out who could be the franchise that lands the 6’8 forward.
Lakers, Kings, and Magic have rumored interest in Cameron Johnson
Johnson is a sharpshooter with size. He is a career 39.2 percent 3-point shooter and still in his prime. The 28-year-old rates as above league average in win shares per 48 minutes for his career and has produced a 5.9 value over replacement player (VORP) in his first five years.
Johnson has struggled with injuries, including playing just 100 games over the last two seasons combined. That could limit his market.
All three teams mentioned by Lewis are searching for shooting around their top-end talent. The Magic may struggle to fit him in next to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, but it is their chance to add a marquee shooter making $23.6 million next season.
The NBA’s new CBA made trading more difficult. It will be interesting to see who can put together the matching salary and land Cameron Johnson. He is under contract for three more seasons, so there is no rush. The Nets want to maximize his value and add more draft capital to boost their rebuild.
The 6’8 forward helped the Phoenix Suns reach the NBA Finals in 2021 and advance to the second round of the playoffs the following year. He has 38 games of postseason experience and can help a contender. It is all about finding the right deal for Sean Marks and the front office.
The Brooklyn Nets are just starting a total rebuild. Expect them to trade off several pieces before the deadline in hopes of landing the number one overall pick and a potential franchise-altering prospect in Cooper Flagg. There will be plenty of tanking for the upcoming class, and the Nets figure to be right in the middle of it.