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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 23: Joe Johnson #6 of the Utah Jazz tries to drive past the defense of Luc Mbah a Moute #12 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half of the 105-98 win by the Jazz in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 23, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 23: Joe Johnson #6 of the Utah Jazz tries to drive past the defense of Luc Mbah a Moute #12 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half of the 105-98 win by the Jazz in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 23, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 20: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends against Joe Johnson #6 of the Utah Jazz during the game on October 20, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Jazz 100-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 20: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends against Joe Johnson #6 of the Utah Jazz during the game on October 20, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Jazz 100-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Joe Johnson

ISO JOE. There might not be a more fitting nickname out there, and Joe Johnson often backs it up. Johnson might not be the all-star caliber player that he once was with the Brooklyn Nets a couple years ago, but he could still provide some valuable experience and offensive fire power to a playoff contender.

Despite the down season he was currently having with the Utah Jazz, before being traded to the Sacramento Kings, Johnson is a career 37 percent 3-point shooter and thrives in the playoffs.

He helped take the Miami Heat to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals two seasons ago after being bought out and could have the same impact for another team in this buyout season.

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