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The deal originally had Phoenix and New Orleans as facilitators, but that came apart late yesterday afternoon Pacific time. Late last night, Portland became the third team and Pavlovic was included. The amended details were still being learned as the Herald’s final print deadline passed, but the Celts will clearly be ecstatic to acquire the coveted 6-foot-5 Lee without disturbing their main rotation. Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Sean Williams, Courtney Lee, Sasha Pavlovic, JaJuan Johnson, E'Twaun Moore 

According to the sources, the Celtics will send JaJuan Johnson, E’Twaun Moore, Sean Williams, and a 2013 second-round pick to Houston for Lee, who will be entering his fifth NBA season. Johnson, Moore, and Williams will earn a combined $2.7 million next season, and the Celtics could also sign an additional player, such as Mickael Pietrus or Keyon Dooling, to include in the deal to be able to increase Lee’s salary. Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Sean Williams, Courtney Lee, Sasha Pavlovic, JaJuan Johnson, E'Twaun Moore 

Steve Bulpett: Deal originally had NOrl and PHX to facilitate, but that did, indeed, blow up. That's why there was so much scrambling earlier. Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Sean Williams, Courtney Lee, Sasha Pavlovic, JaJuan Johnson, E'Twaun Moore 

Courtney Lee: Want to thank all the ppl in Houston friends and fans enjoyed my time. Also would like to thank all the Cs fan for the love Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Trade, Courtney Lee 

Sean Deveney: Having said that, just got word from source: Players been told #Rockets-#Celtics deal is OKd. Took some wrangling, but Lee will go to BOS. Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Trade, Courtney Lee 

Sean Deveney: And JaJuan Johnson has not requested a trade from the #Rockets. Give him a chance to pass his physical, first! Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Trade, Courtney Lee, JaJuan Johnson 

Steve Bulpett: Getting word PHX & New Orleans are the teams that were - and still may be - involved in Celt deal for Courtney Lee. #icecreamheadache Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Free Agency, Trade, Courtney Lee 

Sean Deveney: #Celtics-#Rockets Courtney Lee deal NOT done. JaJuan Johnson hasn't requested trade from HOU, but he'd welcome it, given the # of HOU PFs. Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Trade, Courtney Lee, JaJuan Johnson 

Courtney Lee: Haven't signed!! Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Trade, Courtney Lee 

Courtney Lee: Signing in the next 48 hours!! Clock starts first 48 Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Trade, Courtney Lee 

A. Sherrod Blakely: #CelticsTalk: #Celtics trade for Courtney Lee still expected to go through. #Rockets will waive E'Twaun Moore, making him a free agent. Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Trade, Courtney Lee, E'Twaun Moore 

Gary Washburn: Don't expect JaJuan Johnson to play a game for the #rockets, according to a source he will request a trade Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Trade, Courtney Lee, JaJuan Johnson 

Steve Bulpett: Assuming Lee trade goes down, it will involve at least three teams. Also, Rockets would waive Moore tomorrow. Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Trade, Courtney Lee 

#celtics playing with nine players today as Moore and Williams were informed of trade at arena while Johnson was not with team at Thomas & Mack. Moore and Williams had convos with Doc Rivers and then headed out. #rockets are done with their summer league sked Sulia

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Trade, Sean Williams, Courtney Lee, JaJuan Johnson, E'Twaun Moore 

Steve Bulpett: Courtney Lee deal may be in trouble. Sides trying to keep it alive. Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Trade, Courtney Lee 

Sean Deveney: Source close to the potential Celtics-Rockets trade emphasized, "Danny (Ainge) says it is not done yet." Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Trade, Danny Ainge, Courtney Lee 

Gary Washburn: Trade aint official yet because Sean Williams just walked onto the court for warmups. E Moore is in warmups and sandles Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Trade, Sean Williams, Courtney Lee, E'Twaun Moore 

Marc J. Spears: Rockets get a 2nd round pick from Charlotte that Boston owned along with JaJuan Johnson,E'Twaun Moore and Sean Williams in Courtney Lee deal Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Trade, Sean Williams, Courtney Lee, JaJuan Johnson, E'Twaun Moore 

Steve Kyler: About terms of Courtney Lee contract, source close to process labeled $3 mil a year deal as "way off" source wouldn't confirm actual numbers Twitter

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Trade, Courtney Lee 

Lee is a 6-5 swingman who played for Rick Adelman in Houston and you can bet Adelman pushed to sign him. The Wolves now could turn their attention to another shooting guard -- Chicago unrestricted free agent Ronnie Brewer, for example -- or use their remaining cap space to sign big guys Jordan Hill and Greg Stiemsma as well as completing agreements they've already made with Brandon Roy and Alexey Shved. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, Ronnie Brewer, Brandon Roy, Courtney Lee, Greg Stiemsma, Jordan Hill, Alexy Shved