In a big improvement, restricted free agent ahead Cam Johnson has secured a profitable contract to stay with the Brooklyn Nets. Based on ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Johnson has agreed to a four-year, $108 million deal. This deal comes after Johnson was traded midseason from the Phoenix Suns, the workforce that drafted him in 2019.

Breaking: Cam Johnson has agreed on a four-year, $108 million deal to stick with the Brooklyn Nets, his agent tells @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/KoAUhN7A4s

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 30, 2023

Johnson Cashed In On Day One Of Free Company

Recognized for his 3-and-D abilities, Johnson had beforehand earned $18.6 million over 4 years on his rookie contract. Throughout the previous season, taking part in for each the Suns and the Nets, Johnson displayed spectacular numbers, averaging 15.5 factors, 4.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per recreation. He showcased his capturing prowess by hitting 47% from the sphere and a formidable 40.4% from past the arc on 5.2 makes an attempt per recreation. Johnson’s new contract solidifies his position as a featured participant in Brooklyn’s rebuilding course of, following the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Johnson was a part of a slew of Free Brokers that signed huge offers on day one among Free Company.

Large-time offers inside the first 2 hours of NBA free company 🤯💰

Jerami Grant: 5-year, $160M
Kyrie Irving: 3-year, $126M
Cam Johnson: 4-year, $108M
Khris Middleton: 3-year, $102M
Kyle Kuzma: 4-year, $102M
Draymond Inexperienced: 4-year,… pic.twitter.com/ISQqOQNrkP

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) July 1, 2023

Johnson Capitalized On The Nets Break-Up

Johnson joined the Nets as a part of the Durant commerce, together with fellow former Solar Mikal Bridges. Each gamers skilled elevated duties and can proceed to play vital roles shifting ahead. Bridges is signed with the workforce till the 2025-26 season. Collectively, Johnson and Bridges are anticipated to affix forces with Nic Claxton, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Dorian Finney-Smith within the Nets’ beginning lineup. Dinwiddie and Finney-Smith have been acquired from the Dallas Mavericks within the Irving commerce. Whereas the Nets might have misplaced some star energy from final season, they possess a powerful core of contributors who ought to make them aggressive for a playoff spot within the upcoming season.

Moreover, the Nets gained useful belongings within the Durant commerce, receiving 4 first-round picks from the Suns, together with one other first-round decide within the Mavericks commerce. A kind of acquired picks was used to pick Alabama ahead Noah Clowney within the current draft, additional bolstering their roster for the longer term. The Nets are strategically positioning themselves to navigate the evolving panorama of the NBA and keep their competitiveness within the league.