Cavs Among Several Teams Interested in Joe Johnson

The Brooklyn Nets have waived Joe Johnson and the Cavs are one of several teams pursuing the veteran swingman.

Brooklyn Nets have officially waived Joe Johnson

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— NBA News (@recentnbatalks) February 25, 2016

Sources tell ESPN several playoff teams (Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, Houston, Miami, OKC and Toronto) are already in pursuit of Joe Johnson

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 25, 2016

The Cavs have two open roster spots because of the recent Anderson Varejao/Jared Cunningham trade and a trade that dealt Joe Harris in January.

According to Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio, Cleveland is the favorite to land Johnson.

Cavs reportedly would be favorites to land Nets' Joe Johnson after buyout. https://t.co/R4RfnRzJAx

— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) February 25, 2016

Early indication is Joe Johnson will take a couple days to sift through offers now that he's secured buyout. Clears waivers Saturday at 5 PM

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 25, 2016

We’ll keep you updated as the story progresses.