The News Johnson scored 20 points on 4-of-8 3-point shooting in Phoenix's 126-101 road loss against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Our View Johnson continues to be a nice little spark down the stretch, averaging 12.0 points in 22 games since the All-Star break. He averaged just 2.5 points while appearing in only 21 games prior to the break.
Lopez to Hornets in 3-team trade now official (The Associated Press)
The News NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The Hornets, Suns and Timberwolves have completed a three-team deal that will send 7-foot center Robin Lopez and forward Hakim Warrick from Phoenix to New Orleans, while moving forward Wes Johnson and a future first-round draft pick from Minnesota to the Suns.
The News The Hornets, Suns and Timberwolves have agreed to a multiplayer trade sending 7-foot center Robin Lopez and forward Hakim Warrick from Phoenix to New Orleans, while moving Johnson and a first-round draft pick from Minnesota to Phoenix, a person familiar with the deal said.
Our View The 6-7 Johnson is entering his third season in the NBA out of Syracuse. He has averaged 7.7 points and 2.9 rebounds in 24.6 minutes in his young career.