While many teams are interested, Sidery most recently reports that multiple teams are preparing to pull out of trade talks, which could be a problem for Brooklyn regarding its rebuild. The Nets hold a steep asking price for Johnson, looking for at least two first-round picks or a promising young player with at least one pick.

The Sacramento Kings' chances to acquire Cameron Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets may depend on whether they are willing to include their star rookie in trade talks.

Marc Stein of The Stein Line said the Brooklyn Nets are telling teams that they don't have to trade Cam Johnson before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Johnson, who turns 29 in March, is having a career year in Brooklyn,

Cam Johnson's Nets future remains unclear as he remains sidelined by an ankle injury with the trade deadline approaching.

Brooklyn has remained engaged in trade talks, but a steep asking price may alter the timeline despite Johnson expected to be moved.