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The New Jersey Nets have signed free agent forward Linton Johnson, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today. As per club policy, terms of the agreement were not released.

"Linton is a versatile player with a strong defensive focus," said Thorn. He will add to our depth off the bench."

Johnson, the 6-8 product of Tulane, has played in 43 NBA games over the last two seasons with San Antonio and Chicago. Last season, Johnson appeared in two games for the San Antonio Spurs, totaling three rebounds in 15 minutes. In 2003-04, Johnson played in 41 games for the Chicago Bulls, averaging 4.2 ppg and 4.5 rpg. In 20 starts for the Bulls, Johnson posted averages of 5.6 ppg and 6.0 rpg.

InsideHoops.com Editor's View: Linton Johnson will play limited minutes off the bench, behind Richard Jefferson and Vince Carter.