Renouncing networks Joe Johnson, a seven-time All-Star

The Nets requested waivers Thursday Joe Johnson, a seven-time All-Star guard whose image continues to dominate promotional material equipment.

Johnson, 34, will be able to join a new team - a playoff contender presumably - if you leave waivers Saturday afternoon. He averaged 11.8 points, 4.1 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game this season for the Nets, who, with a record of 15-42 entering Thursday among the saddest teams in the NBA.

ESPN reported Thursday morning that Johnson and the Nets had begun negotiating a purchase agreement. Some teams headed to the postseason, including Boston and Cleveland, have shown interest in him, according to reports from the news media.

On Thursday afternoon, Sean Marks, the new general manager of the Nets, issued a statement thanking Johnson for their contributions.

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"Joe has been a professional quality since joining the Nets four years ago, it was a valuable member of three playoff teams, and provided many exciting moments for fans of the Nets and teammates," Marks said. "We wish you success in the future."

On Thursday, before the measure was announced, Marks said in an interview on WFAN radio that Johnson "deserved the right" to play in a playoff contender this year if desired. Johnson, according to league rules, had to resign before March 1 to be eligible for the playoffs.

Johnson has been one of the highest paid players in the NBA since signing a six-year, $ 124 million with the Atlanta Hawks on 10 July 2010. In 2012 he was traded to the Nets for a package that includes five players and first-round draft pick.

For the Nets, who showed a cool demeanor on the court and a knack for the final score of the match. It was a quiet presence in the locker room - though known for his dry humor - and a constant professional. Despite fighting nagging injuries throughout his mandate, and wasted no games.

Two seasons ago, Kevin Garnett revealed that he and his fellow Nets team had coined the nickname Joe Jesus to reflect Johnson heroic game. "It may not be there when you call him, but he is there when you need him," Garnett said at the time.

However, Johnson never produced the brightness argued that the team had sought. In 288 games for the Nets, averaging 14.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists.

The Nets never achieved the desired title after signing him and, later, bringing in Paul Pierce and Garnett. Johnson, at the end of its mandate Nets, became a symbol of misguided efforts of the team to find quick success.

Before this season, Johnson created a moment of unintentional humor when asked about Deron Williams, another former Nets star, who negotiated a purchase last summer after his relationship with the team had deteriorated. "It's not so bad here," Johnson said then, in his typically understated.

The well-intentioned remark spread in social networks because of how perfectly reflects grim prospects for the Nets this season. He predicted lamentable performance of the team and, ultimately, Johnson's own output.

TIMBERWOLVES WAIVE MILLER Minnesota resigned base 39 years old, Andre Miller, who is ninth on the career assists list, after accepting the terms of a purchase contract. His agent said Miller would be to join a playoff contender.

WIZARDS Washington signed forward sign the 27-year-old, in front of JJ Hickson, a veteran of the NBA eight years was bought by Denver this week.

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