Source: Pacers plan to sign James Johnson to rest-of-season contract

Johnson, 36, plays a valuable role on the Pacers — and one that will continue after he signs his fourth contract with them this season.

James Johnson (right) has played in five games this season.

Once the Pacers’ trades at the deadline are completed, the team plans to re-sign veteran James Johnson, a league source told Fieldhouse Files.

Johnson is a valuable leader on this team — inside the locker room and on the court — and that will continue. He was originally waived on Jan. 17 to compl…