In light of James Johnson’s latest self-inflicted wound, one has to consider him trade material. The Toronto Raptors are not interested in hearing him whine about his playing time. As far as coach Dwane Casey is concerned, JJ is behind Luis Scola and Patrick Patterson on the depth chart. GM Masai Ujiri says the team is winning, and JJ needs to bear that in mind before he tells the world he’s under-utilized.
James doesn’t cost that much; this is the last season of his two-year deal at $2.5 million per. However, if he’s benched himself, let’s move him.