The Pelicans needed help at the small forward position (where E'Twaun Moore is expected to start this season), so the addition of Johnson here makes a lot of sense. The latter may even challenge the former for playing time (and the starting gig) throughout 2018-19.

This trade was a complete salary dump by the Clippers, as Ajinca was waived immediately following the completion of this deal. Without Johnson in the fold, Los Angeles will need to find a new backup small forward for Italian veteran Danilo Gallinari.

Johnson's fantasy stock should remain steady after this trade, with the possibility of a spike if he bests Moore for the starting gig at small forward in New Orleans.