Former Lakers forward Wesley Johnson agrees to sign with Clippers
Lakers forward Wesley Johnson, left, grabs a rebound next to Cleveland Cavaliers small forward J.R. Smith during a game at Staples Center on Jan. 15. Johnson is trading one L.A. team for another and has agreed to sign with the Clippers.
The Clippers agreed on Tuesday to sign former Lakers forward Wesley Johnson to a one-year, veteran’s minimum contract.
No contracts can be signed until the NBA’s moratorium on formal commitments ends Thursday.
Johnson, the No. 4 pick in the 2010 draft, is coming off two solid seasons with the Lakers, having averaged 9.9 points and 4.2 rebounds while making 35.1% of his three-pointers last season as a part-time starter. He will be able to back up both veteran small forward Paul Pierce, who figures to play limited minutes as a starter at age 38, and power forward Blake Griffin.
The knock on Johnson has been consistency; he is capable of playing well in one game and then being a nonfactor for the next week.
The Clippers now have 10 players under contract for next season but still are seeking a starting center as well as a backup power forward, point guard and center.
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