Hawks wait on Johnson
The Hawks have a maximum contract offer on the table for Joe Johnson and are waiting for the free-agent guard to make a decision.
The offer, expected to be worth roughly $119 million over six years, is about $27 million more than any other team can give Johnson. The Hawks still expect him to accept the deal, but he's apparently still thinking over his decision after also hearing pitches from the Knicks, Heat, Bulls and Mavericks.
Johnson, 29, is a four-time All-Star who has played the past five seasons in Atlanta. The Hawks decided to offer him the contract after deciding they don't want to take a step back in the short-term. They wouldn't be able to replace Johnson with a comparable free agent if he left.
Free agents can negotiate and agree to deals now, but won't be able to sign contracts until July 8, per NBA rules. The exact value of Johnson's contract won't be known until the league completes its financial audit over the next few days.
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