Although the Nets have the last word on Cameron Johnson’s future, the Pistons are willing to make it difficult for them. According to James Edwards, a journalist for the athleticMichigan’s franchise intends to go for the forward in free agency, and they can do it with offers that would force Brooklyn to think twice about what to do.
Although it is not yet official what the salary limit for next season will be, according to the latest NBA estimates this will be located at 136 million dollars, which would give Detroit a space of approximately 30 million with the power to be aggressive. in the market. Although obviously they are not going to spend all this money on Johnson, Edwards opens the door for them to put a 100 million offer on the table over four years, which could put the Nets on the ropes.
The latest rumors indicate that the New York team aims to close the renewal of the power forward during the first day of free agency, and if that were not the case, it seems that they are willing to match any agreement he signs by taking advantage of his status as a restricted free agent. Given that they are already over the salary cap, losing Johnson would not give them room to go after other players, but if the amount to pay is excessive, they may even consider whether it is in their best interest in the long term.
Cam comes from averaging 16.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in the 25 games he has played since his arrival in Brooklyn, and, in the process of rebuilding, the franchise seems to consider him a fundamental part of the project. Will it continue to be so with a less kind contract? Maybe the Pistons will force them to answer that question.
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