All-Star guard Joe Johnson has four years and $90 million left on his contract. He averaged 18.8 points and 3.9 assists for Atlanta last season. (Associated Press)
Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson sits on the bench during an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Atlanta, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. Johnson did not play because of an injured elbow. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)