Report: Wesley Johnson Likely To Start Preseason Opener
- Updated: October 2, 2015
LOS ANGELES, Ca- According to Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Clippers forward Wesley Johnson is expected to start in their preseason opener against the Denver Nuggets tonight.
Doc Rivers said Wesley Johnson most likely starting Friday in Clippers’ exhibition opener.
— Ben Bolch (@latbbolch) October 1, 2015
Bolch also reported his thoughts on why Paul Pierce may not be starting for the Clippers this year.
Wesley Johnson starting may be more about what Paul Pierce can do with second unit than Wesley with the starters.
— Ben Bolch (@latbbolch) October 1, 2015
Johnson made the transition from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Clippers this summer. He was part of the Clippers revamp and many expected Johnson to come off the bench behind Pierce. Lance Stephenson was also added this summer and he suffered a minor injury yesterday.
Bolch reported the news.
Clippers said Lance Stephenson (pubic bone inflammation) came out of practice ok but his game status won’t be known until after shootaround.
— Ben Bolch (@latbbolch) October 1, 2015
We are continue to monitor the Johnson and Stephenson news as more information surfaces.
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