Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers are among 4 teams ‘interested’ in trading for young forward

The Sacramento Kings made one of the biggest moves of the NBA season by landing All-Star DeMar DeRozan in a sign-and-trade with the Chicago Bulls. Now, Sacramento has resurfaced in NBA trade rumors, facing competition from one of the NBA’s top trade candidates.

While the buzz surrounding the NBA offseason has died down with many of the top players off the board, there are still a few contributors available. For teams that either missed out on top talent in NBA free agency or feel they need to improve further next season, there are several options to choose from.

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According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, the Kings are among the teams still interested in trading Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson. In addition to Sacramento, the Nets wing is also attracting interest from the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers.

Those aren’t the only teams linked to Johnson in NBA trade rumors. Ashish Mathur of Hoops Wire reports that the Cleveland Cavaliers have also set their sights on the Nets forward.

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• Cameron Johnson (ESPN) Stats: 13.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG< 2.4 APG, 44.6 FG%, 27.6 MPG

Johnson, 28, started 47 games for Brooklyn last season and came off the bench in 11 more. Part of the return package in the Kevin Durant trade with the Phoenix Suns, the 6-foot-8 forward has fit in well with his role in the Nets’ rotation.

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Brooklyn would certainly have a high asking price for the former 11th overall pick. Johnson is under contract for the next three seasons and will earn $23.624 million next year. With the Nets in a rebuilding phase, Johnson is becoming surplus to requirements.

The Lakers don’t necessarily have the cap space to match Johnson’s deal, meaning it could come down to the Magic, Cavaliers or Kings. While NBA rumors about Johnson’s potential move are likely to remain quiet for the rest of the summer, activity should pick up in September.