C.J. Holmes: After Luka Doncic trade, did Nets lose bargaining power in a potential Cam Johnson deal?
Briefly

The article discusses the controversial trade involving Mikal Bridges, where the Nets' GM Sean Marks secured five first-round picks from the Knicks, raising questions about the Knicks' decision-making. The context shifted dramatically with the Mavericks trading star Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, reshaping the league's dynamics. The Nets, currently in a rebuilding phase and looking to trade Cam Johnson, are now in a weakened position in negotiations, especially with their asking price for Johnson amidst a rapidly changing trade landscape.
The Nets' famous offseason trade with the Knicks centered around Mikal Bridges now looks like highway robbery, as Brooklyn secured five first-round picks.
General manager Sean Marks took full advantage of the Knicks' desire for Mikal Bridges, leading to overpayment and criticism of the Knicks' decision.
The absurdity of the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis has shifted the league's balance of power, impacting Brooklyn's trading strategy.
With the NBA trade deadline approaching and the aftermath of the Doncic trade, the Nets’ bargaining power for Cam Johnson has significantly diminished.
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