Joe Johnson is the perfect example of how NBA teams aren't done improving just yet despite the passing of the trade deadline.
Bought out by the Brooklyn Nets, Johnson cleared waivers and signed with the Miami Heat, as team owner Micky Arison announced.
It seems like a small move, but Johnson could have joined, say, the Cleveland Cavaliers or Oklahoma City Thunder and changed the complexion of the playoffs. Maybe he has with the Heat, too, so long as the roster can get healthy and make a cohesive push.
The buyout rumblings started with Johnson but haven't ceased. Here's a look at the most interesting nuggets from around the Association.
Cleveland's Backup Plan
It seemed quite obvious the aforementioned Johnson would want to join the Cavaliers—first in the Eastern Conference—and do a little ring chasing.
Maybe not.
Now the Cavaliers, still sitting on the erratic J.R. Smith and defensive specialist Iman Shumpert at shooting guard, have to look elsewhere for depth with open roster spots needing a fill.
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