Sources: Heat expect to sign Joe Johnson
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Miami Heat expect to sign former All-star guard Joe Johnson when he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN's Zach Lowe.
Several playoff teams pursued Johnson, but the Heat clearly moved to the front of his wish list, league sources told ESPN's Chris Broussard.
Johnson will clear waivers Saturday at 5 p.m. ET after negotiating a contract buyout with the
Brooklyn Nets. Sources told ESPN's Marc Stein that the
Cleveland Cavaliers and
Atlanta Hawks are the other finalists on Johnson's list, but all signs point to Johnson choosing Miami.
Sources: Heat expect to sign ex-Nets G Johnson
Good Riddance!
Johnson is a slacker who obviously would rather be in Miami collecting a paycheck in the warm weather than play for a potential championship team like Cleveland.