According to multiple reports, the Toronto Raptors have agreed to send James Johnson to the Sacramento Kings for a 2014 second round pick. The 25 year old forward was acquired from the Chicago Bulls during the 2011 NBA trade deadline for the 28thoverall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, which ended up being Norris Cole.
Moving Johnson, who is set to earn $2.8 million next season, for a second round pick would open up more cap flexibility. The Raptors have been looking to move Calderon in an effort to create cap room, presumably to acquire a game changing small forward like Andre Iguodala.
Johnson started the season on a high note, making several high light reel defensive plays, but earned a two-game suspension after clashing with head coach Dwane Casey. That led to his demotion and he wasn’t able to play his way back into the starting line-up.
At 25 years old, Johnson doesn’t have a lot of potential left and has yet to carve out a role for himself in the NBA. He still brings a unique skill set that intrigued Bryan Colangelo during the 2009 NBA draft, but had trouble putting it all together on the court on a consistent basis.
In 40 starts last season, Johnson averaged 10.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in 27 minutes per game.
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