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Johnson is back, but that showcase of his abilities could mean he is gone, too. Johnson will be a free agent in the off-season. The Suns did not offer Johnson an extension in the fall, but Johnson still said he had found a new home. “I think this is a longtime place for me,” Johnson said. “I told them from the jump that I wanted to be here. We’ll see how it plays out in July.” Arizona Republic

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Paul Coro: The #Suns told Wes Johnson that they won't pick up a $5.4M option on him for 2013-14 but hope to sign him in July. He said he wants to stay. Twitter @paulcoro

Phoenix Suns, Wesley Johnson 

But despite some flashes of brilliance as a rookie -- including a career-best 29-point night against the Lakers and a 25-point performance in the All-Star Weekend Rookie Challenge game -- Johnson never found a comfort level with the Timberwolves. He averaged only six points a game last season while shooting less than 40 percent overall and 31.4 percent from 3-point range. "It wasn't a fit. It wasn't meshing right," he said of his time in Minnesota. "They had different roles they wanted me to fit, and it wasn't working out. I tried to go out and do the best I could, but all-around, it wasn't a good fit." Arizona Republic

Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, Wesley Johnson 

Suns General Manager Lance Blanks said the club still views Johnson as an emerging player who made the transition from being an inside player in high school and is still learning to play on the perimeter. "He shoots the ball extremely well," Blanks said. "Given his role and comfort and such, statistics haven't always reflected that. But he's very capable. In other areas, whether guarding on the perimeter or putting the ball on the floor, he's still growing, which is something we're excited about." Arizona Republic

Phoenix Suns, Wesley Johnson, Lance Blanks 

Jerry Zgoda: Kahn said team still might have a $4.3M trade exception from Wes deal, not sure yet depending on if team is over or under cap. Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, Wesley Johnson, David Kahn 

Paul Coro: NBA approved #Suns trade: Lopez, Warrick, cash to NO & Lakers '14 2nd-rd pick to MIN to get 1st-rd pick, W Johnson & Miller/Dyson contracts. Twitter

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Paul Coro: #Suns GM Lance Blanks said the Suns' current environment and franchise history can catapult the career of a player like Wesley Johnson. Twitter

Phoenix Suns, Wesley Johnson, Lance Blanks 

Paul Coro: Blanks believes Johnson's confidence was shaken from the unrealistic expectations of being a #4 pick & will benefit from a lower bar in PHX. Twitter

Phoenix Suns, Wesley Johnson, Lance Blanks 

The New Orleans Hornets' acquisition of center Robin Lopez and forward Hakim Warrick is now official, according to a league source. Procedural issues in making the trade compliant with the NBA and its collective bargaining agreement rules, prevented consummation of the deal for the last two days. New Orleans Times-Picayune

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The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team acquired three second-round draft picks and sent forward Wes Johnson and a future first-round draft pick to Phoenix in a three-team trade that also involved the New Orleans Hornets. NBA.com

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The Wolves received two second-round draft picks from New Orleans: a 2013 pick of the Brooklyn Nets and a 2016 pick originally belonging to the Wolves. Both picks were acquired by the Hornets in a July 13, 2012 trade. The Wolves also received a second-round draft pick from Phoenix, a 2014 pick of the Los Angeles Lakers that the Suns acquired on July 11, 2012. NBA.com

New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Free Agency, Trade, Wesley Johnson, Brad Miller, Hakim Warrick, Robin Lopez, Jerome Dyson 

Also in the trade, Phoenix sent center Robin Lopez and forward Hakim Warrick to New Orleans and the Hornets sent guard Jerome Dyson and center Brad Miller to the Suns. Johnson spent two seasons with the Wolves, averaging 7.7 points and 2.9 rebounds in 144 games (127 starts). Minnesota drafted Johnson in the first round (4th overall) of the 2010 NBA Draft. NBA.com

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The chances of the Suns completing a trade that sends away Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick and brings in Wesley Johnson and a first-round pick improved Thursday, but its completion remained tenuous with resolution expected Friday. The three-way agreement among Phoenix, New Orleans and Minnesota did not completely fit collective bargaining agreement rules regarding what the Suns were receiving. Arizona Republic

Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Wesley Johnson, Hakim Warrick, Robin Lopez 

The rest of the deal included the Timberwolves sending small forward Wesley Johnson and a lottery-protected first-round draft pick to the Suns, sources said. Brad Miller’s expiring contract goes to the Suns, while the T'wolves receive Jerome Dyson and two future second-round draft picks from New Orleans. Yahoo! Sports

Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Wesley Johnson, Brad Miller, Jerome Dyson 

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 forward Wesley Johnson and a first-round draft pick from Minnesota to Phoenix, a person familiar with the deal said. Oklahoman

Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Wesley Johnson, Hakim Warrick, Robin Lopez 

The person told The Associated Press about the trade on condition of anonymity Wednesday because it has not been announced pending the completion of some routine logistical matters. The deal also sends guard Jerome Dyson and retiring center Brad Miller's $5.1 million contract from New Orleans to Minnesota, allowing the Timberwolves to clear space under the NBA's salary cap as they pursue free agents. Minnesota also will receive two second-round draft picks from New Orleans, while the Hornets will receive cash. Oklahoman

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Eric Pincus: I'm still trying to understand how Brad Miller would be able to go back to Wolves - not sure he can regardless of report Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Wesley Johnson, Brad Miller, Hakim Warrick, Robin Lopez 

A league source confirmed the impending transaction, though there are still some unresolved procedural matters before the deal can be officially announced, likely later this week. Those fluid details are not expected to prevent the deal from being consummated. Lopez is apparently out of the country, which also could be delaying the trade's finalization. The sign-and-trade sends Lopez and power forward Hakim Warrick to New Orleans from Phoenix while the Suns acquire swingman Wesley Johnson and a first-round draft choice from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The T-Wolves will receive the contract of Brad Miller, which the Hornets recently obtained along with point guard Jerome Dyson and draft picks from New Orleans. The Hornets, according to an Associated Press report, will also give the Timberwolves two second-round draft choices. New Orleans gets cash in the deal, as well. New Orleans Times-Picayune

Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Wesley Johnson, Brad Miller, Hakim Warrick, Jerome Dyson 

In the deal, the Phoenix Suns would send Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick to New Orleans, and the Suns would get Wesley Johnson and a future first-round pick from Minnesota. The source said New Orleans would trade Brad Miller to the Suns. It's unclear what Minnesota would get from the deal. ESPN.com

Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Free Agency, Trade, Wesley Johnson, Brad Miller, Hakim Warrick, Robin Lopez 

The Timberwolves are targeting former NBA All-Star Andrei Kirilenko and are willing to pay the free-agent small forward as much as $9 million per season for at least the next two seasons, league sources said Tuesday. To clear enough cap space to do so, they reportedly plan to trade forward Wes Johnson, their No. 4 overall pick in the 2010 draft. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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