NBA Rumors: The key piece of the Nuggets that could end up in Milwaukee
Cameron Johnson arrived in Denver a bit like a star to accompany Nikola Jokic, although the initial experience with the team has not gone exactly as expected
The Denver Nuggets face a summer with two major objectives: to re-sign the restricted free agent Peyton Watson and to find a way to position themselves below the second salary apron. To achieve this, the franchise may be forced to make moves in their roster that allow them to reduce salary mass.
In this context, Cam Johnson emerges as the main candidate to depart. The small forward has 23 million dollars guaranteed for the next season, an amount that could make him the primary victim of the economic adjustments being considered by the organization.
Some suitors have shifted their priorities
Several of the teams previously linked to Johnson may have lost interest following the moves made during free agency.
The Los Angeles Lakers have strengthened their roster with the acquisitions of Sandro Mamukelashvili for the power forward position, one of Johnson's usual positions, in addition to Quentin Grimes and Ziaire Williams for the small forward position where he often plays.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers may have replaced Kawhi Leonard with Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick, although that deal is still pending resolution. Any potential attempt to acquire Johnson will have to wait until the NBA investigation concludes and the trade with the Toronto Raptors is confirmed or not.
As for the Boston Celtics, the situation has also changed after the trade of Jaylen Brown for Paul George, so it is unknown how that move may affect any interest they might have in Johnson.
Miami and Orlando still in need of a profile like his
The Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic continue to need players capable of stretching the floor and creating space for their main offensive references, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Paolo Banchero, respectively. For that reason, both teams could still be candidates to try to sign Cam Johnson.
Milwaukee enters the scene
A new contender has joined the teams already linked with the player. According to Jake Weinbach, the Milwaukee Bucks could become a possible destination for Johnson if the Nuggets decide to trade the veteran small forward during this summer.
Weinbach points out that Milwaukee has an excess of perimeter players after adding Tyler Herro and Caris LeVert, as well as renewing Gary Trent Jr. with a significant contract. They are also joined by Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr.
Meanwhile, Denver needs to strengthen their backcourt depth, a situation that could favor an understanding between the two franchises. Therefore, a potential exchange between the Nuggets and Bucks appears as an option that could benefit both parties.
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