Nets Rumors: Cam Johnson Asking Price Standing in Way of Trade at 2025 NBA Deadline

Brooklyn Nets wing Cam Johnson is available for a deal, but it's possible he'll stay in town after Thursday's trade deadline.

Ian Begley of SNY reported that news Tuesday.

"The Nets' biggest trade chip is Cam Johnson," Begley wrote. "Teams monitoring the situation this week didn't think anyone would make an offer strong enough to acquire Johnson."

Johnson, who turns 29 on March 3, is averaging 19.4 points on 49.1 percent shooting (41.9 percent from three), 4.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.

Johnson has been mentioned in trade rumors this season.

On Jan. 5, NBA insider Marc Stein mentioned Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings as potential suitors, with Memphis being "frequently mentioned" as a landing spot.

The Kings are probably out on the Johnson talks now, though. On Jan. 22, Stein reported "that there have been no discussions between the Kings and Nets regarding Johnson for weeks." Sacramento has since made a blockbuster deal, trading De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs and acquiring Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls.

On Jan. 3, ESPN's Brian Windhorst stated that Johnson had "many" suitors. However, Brooklyn was reportedly telling teams they'd have to pay a "steeper price" than the Golden State Warriors did for Dennis Schröder and the Los Angeles Lakers did for Dorian Finney-Smith.

That "steeper price" might be the obstacle that prevents Johnson from going anywhere. He's certainly a tremendous asset, especially with a palatable contract with two years left at $20.5 million in 2025-26 and $22.5 million in 2026-27.

Things could change over the next two days, but as of now, Johnson remains a Net. In the interim, he's working his way back from a right ankle sprain that will force him out of Tuesday's contest with the Houston Rockets.