NBA Trade Rumors 2014: Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, Nets, Kosta Koufos, Cavs

NBA Trade Rumors 2014: Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, Nets, Kosta Koufos, Cavs
Joe Johnson #7 and Deron Williams #8 of the Brooklyn Nets talk during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Barclays Center on December 18, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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The NBA trade rumors are heating up as more and more players become subject of speculation and reports.

Check out the latest buzz below.

Nets Shopping Stars

The Brooklyn Nets have started letting teams know that Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, and Brook Lopez are available via trade.

The Nets are struggling at 8-11, and all three veterans are having relatively poor seasons.

The team has “let it be known that they are prepared to move any of those franchise cornerstones in what would likely be separate deals if they came to fruition because of the high salaries each possess,” reported ESPN.

But, it emphasized, sources said no trade is imminent at the moment.

“Sources insist that the Nets haven’t abandoned their recent ‘win-now mentality’ and aren’t merely looking to dump salary. Brooklyn’s hope, sources said, is eventually to construct a deal or two that bring back sufficient talent that enables the Nets remain a playoff team,” it added.

Williams, 30, has two years remaining on a five-year, $98 million deal. He’s due $21 million next season and $22.3 million in the final season of his contract, although he has a player option, so he could be a free agent in the summer of 2016.

Lopez, 26, has one year left on his contract. He’s expected to exercise the player option for next season worth $16.7 because of lingering injuries.

Johnson, 33, also has one year left on his contract, and is set to make $24.9 million next season.

The trio is the highest-paid trio in the league this season at $58.7 million combined.

Cavs Targeting Koufos

Kosta Koufos #41 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball while defended by Carlos Boozer #5 of the Los Angeles Lakes during the game against the at FedExForum on November 11, 2014 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Kosta Koufos #41 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball while defended by Carlos Boozer #5 of the Los Angeles Lakes during the game against the at FedExForum on November 11, 2014 in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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