Sheridan: Joe wants to see how things develop

[Cobb]

Joe Johnson already has a six-year max offer from the Atlanta Hawks, but still hadn't committed to signing it Friday because he wants to see how things shake out with the other maximum-salary free agents, two NBA sources told ESPN.com Friday night.

 

Sources said Johnson was still considering whether it would be a better career move to play in New York or Chicago, and his ultimate decision would hinge upon which of the top free agents make commitments to those teams.

 

The Knicks were the first team to meet with Johnson when he became a free agent at 12:01 a.m. ET Thursday, making it known that he was among the players atop their wish list. The Bulls contacted Johnson as well, but did not meet with him.

 

When Atlanta quickly offered Johnson approximately $119 million over six years -- nearly $27 million more than any other team could offer -- it was believed the four-time All-Star was no longer available.

 

But sources said his continued hesitancy to commit to the deal was a sign that Johnson wanted to keep his options open.

 

One source said the chances of Johnson accepting Atlanta's offer were "slightly" better that 50-50.

ESPN.com

 

If he's not going to take the deal at least tell us so Sund can start working on some S&T deals.

[Check my Stats]

Lol at him wanting to leave Atlanta, all the money he wants, he is the man, and will play with better players than he will in New York, honestly he is an idiot.

[Cobb]

I'm surprised he's 50-50. If he does end up coming back I'm going to be pretty mad considering it'll just be for the money. Him not taking the deal would be the BEST thing to happen thus far for us.