Winning Will Factor Into Joe Johnson's Decision

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ATLANTA -- J.J. to N.J.?



Let's just say New Jersey isn't exactly the odds-on favorite in the Joe Johnson sweepstakes.



The Atlanta star guard, bound to be a free agent next summer, was asked in an interview with FanHouse before Wednesday's game against New Jersey if it would be more difficult to sign with a team like the 3-32 Nets due to their record. Johnson agreed it would.



"It matters, man,'' Johnson said before facing a New Jersey outfit that will have more than $20 million of salary-cap room next summer. "It matters. A lot comes into play. Nobody wants to go to a tough team. But you've got to keep everybody in consideration.''

 

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