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Mike Tokito: Even Dirk Nowitzki noticed Chris Johnson, saying, "I thought that young kid changed the game some -- Johnson." #Blazers Twitter

Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Johnson 

Trail Blazers rookie center Chris Johnson won one of the NBA Development League's major postseason award, earned the Defensive Player of the Year honor for his play for the Dakota Wizards. Johnson played 35 games for the Wizards and also made the all-league first team. He has played for the Blazers in two stints, on a 10-day contract starting in late January, then was signed for the remainder of the season on March 15. Oregonian

Portland Trail Blazers, D-League, Chris Johnson 

The Portland Trail Blazers just re-signed Jarron Collins yesterday to a second 10-day contract, but that apparently hasn't stopped them from looking at other potential big men as sources close to the situation have informed Ridiculous Upside that the team is expected to call-up Chris Johnson for the remainder of the season. (Teammate Mike Anderson seemed to confirm the news in a tweet on Saturday afternoon) Ridiculous Upside

Portland Trail Blazers, D-League, Chris Johnson 

The Celtics elected not to re-sign center Chris Johnson to a second 10-day contract. “I worked hard, did whatever I could possibly do in 10 days,’’ Johnson said. “Everybody’s seen I work hard. I feel I left a mark.’’ Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Chris Johnson 

The Celtics elected not to re-sign Chris Johnson to a second 10-day contract, opening up an opportunity to bring Arroyo. It is uncertain whether he will join the Celtics in Milwaukee, where they play the Bucks tomorrow at 9 p.m. ET. Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Chris Johnson 

The Celtics have to decide this weekend whether to give Johnson a second 10-day contract. He was signed the day of the trade deadline in order to give the shorthanded Celtics help. “I think we will (keep Johnson),’’ said Rivers. “He hasn’t played much, but in the Denver game, I thought he was terrific. If we can figure out a way to get him on (Davis’) weight program, he’d be terrific.’’ The Enterprise

Boston Celtics, Chris Johnson 

The Boston Celtics made multiple trade deadline moves on Thursday, shipping out big men Kendrick Perkins, Semih Erden and Luke Harangody -- along with Nate Robinson and Marquis Daniels -- while bringing in Jeff Green and Nenad Krstic from the Oklahoma City Thunder along with a couple of draft picks from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings. That leaves the Celtics frontcourt awfully thin for their game tonight against the Denver Nuggets, leading the team to call-up Chris Johnson from the NBA Development League's Dakota Wizards for a 10-day contract. FanHouse.com

Boston Celtics, Chris Johnson 

That leaves the Celtics frontcourt awfully thin for their game tonight against the Denver Nuggets, leading the team to call-up Chris Johnson from the NBA Development League's Dakota Wizards for a 10-day contract. Johnson, a 6-foot-11, 210-pound center out of LSU, is averaging 16.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.8 blocks this season after previously being a part of the Celtics during this past training camp. FanHouse.com

Boston Celtics, D-League, Chris Johnson 

The Trail Blazers will not re-sign center Chris Johnson because the team feels a rehabilitating Marcus Camby will be ready to return within two weeks, general manager Rich Cho said on Friday. Johnson was signed to a 10-day contract on Jan. 24 as part of an injury exception the Blazers were granted following Camby’s left knee surgery. The exception is valid only if the injured player is out for two weeks. Oregonian

Portland Trail Blazers, Chris Johnson, Marcus Camby 

Citing a source "close to the situation" Sunday, Scott Schroeder reported on Fanhouse.com that the Blazers will call up Chris Johnson, a center from the NBA Development League's Dakota Wizards. Portland general manager Rich Cho would not comment on the potential signing. Standing 6-foot-11 and weighing approximately 210 pounds, Johnson is averaging 17.2 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.1 blocks in just over 33 minutes per game for Dakota. Saturday, in a loss to Rio Grande, the LSU product tallied 34 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks while going 13 of 23 from the field. Columbian

Portland Trail Blazers, D-League, Rich Cho, Chris Johnson 

It has been speculated that the Blazers will have to release someone in order to sign Johnson since they already have 15 players under contract, but this isn't necessarily true. Portland was granted a hardship exception that enables the team to sign a 16th player to as many as two 10-day contracts, which would allow the Blazers to evaluate Johnson (or another player) as the February 24 trade deadline looms. Columbian

Portland Trail Blazers, D-League, Rich Cho, Chris Johnson 

The Portland Trail Blazers are without Marcus Camby for the next few weeks due to a partially torn meniscus in his knee, but a source close to the situation has told FanHouse that the Blazers are calling up the NBA D-League's best replica in Dakota's Chris Johnson. FanHouse.com

Portland Trail Blazers, D-League, Chris Johnson 

Chris Forsberg: Smith and Johnson could still land with Maine Red Claws. Bringing them to camp was a formality to get a look and start potential process. Twitter

Boston Celtics, Jamar Smith, Chris Johnson 

Peter Stringer: Training camp invitees Jamar Smith (G) and Chris Johnson (F) have been waived from the Celtics' training camp roster. Twitter

Boston Celtics, Jamar Smith, Chris Johnson 

Former LSU star Chris Johnson has been invited to the Boston Celtics’ training camp. Although the Celtics’ official practices began yesterday, Johnson, who played professionally in Turkey and Poland last year, did not participate. Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Chris Johnson 

The Celtics are awaiting a letter of clearance from FIBA Europe that will allow Johnson to play, Johnson’s agent, Eric Fleisher said. Fleisher said this is common practice involving players who join the NBA after playing overseas. "The request has been made by the Celtics," Fleisher said. "It has to go through appropriate channels with FIBA, with the Polish Federation and with the team he last played on." Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Chris Johnson 

The Boston Celtics have extended training camp invites to former UMass product Stephane Lasme, Southern Indiana's Jamar Smith, and LSU's Chris Johnson, according to a league source. If any of the trio elects to camp in Boston, they would be considered longer shots to make a roster that's already bursting at the seams with 15 players under contract for the 2010-11 season (not including Tony Gaffney and Oliver Lafayette, who boast non-guaranteed contracts), but could add depth and competition when the Celtics open camp on Sept. 28. in Waltham. ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Jamar Smith, Chris Johnson, Stephane Lasme 

The Boston Celtics have extended training camp invites to former UMass product Stephane Lasme, Southern Indiana's Jamar Smith, and LSU's Chris Johnson, according to a league source. If any of the trio elects to camp in Boston, they would be considered longer shots to make a roster that's already bursting at the seams with 15 players under contract for the 2010-11 season (not including Tony Gaffney and Oliver Lafayette, who boast non-guaranteed contracts), but could add depth and competition when the Celtics open camp on Sept. 28. in Waltham. ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Jamar Smith, Stephane Lasem, Chris Johnson