Los Angeles Clippers Depth Chart Breakdown: Small Forward

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 13: Wesley Johnson #33 of the LA Clippers shoots the ball against the Sacramento Kings on January 13, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images) /

On the Bubble

Wesley Johnson has disappointed since being selected fourth overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2010 NBA Draft. Although he possesses good athleticism and seems to be a good locker room presence, his time with the Clippers has not gone much better.

Johnson is not an efficient offensive player. He shot only 40.8% from the field last year, which was actually his highest mark with the Clippers.

He is a capable defender, but he is not great. Sadly, we all remember that James Harden crossover last season.

Johnson is clearly the weakest player on the roster, but his $6.1 million salary might keep him from getting cut.

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I expect the Clippers to try to trade Johnson, but I do not anticipate any deal getting done. The best move for the team is to just cut Johnson and absorb the dead cap. It would not be wise to let a young asset like Sindarius Thornwell or Jawun Evans leave just because of Johnson’s contract.

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