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The Magic signed Moore as a free agent in September and the Purdue University alum got to work in the city where he had made a mark earlier in the in the year. In his first three games of the season, including two starts, he is averaging 15.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 32.0 minutes. Moore is also shooting 55.9 percent from the field and a team-high 70.0 percent from three-point range. “[I’ve seen] a maturation already just within the month of seeing his decision-making, his confidence, his ability to make shots for us,” Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn said, according to the Orlando Sentinel. CSNNE.com

Orlando Magic, E'Twaun Moore 

Moore has faced a recurrent criticism since his college career at Purdue drew to a close. At 6 feet 4, he was labeled a "tweener," too short to be an effective everyday NBA shooting guard. At the same time, many analysts thought he was too intent on finding his own shot to be an NBA point guard. The Magic hope he can develop into a steady backup to Nelson. “He’s a scorer, and in this offense, he’s going to have opportunities,” Nelson said. “He stays on the attack and he’s making plays. It’s one thing to set up the team, but you still have to be aggressive.” Asked if Moore was a true point guard, Nelson said, "Are there true point guards in our league anymore? Just about all of them can score." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, E'Twaun Moore 

The Magic today announced they have signed 6-foot-4 combo guard E’Twaun Moore to a free-agent deal. The team and Moore agreed to the broad outlines of the deal over a week ago, and it took a little while longer to finalize some details. Moore’s contract is for two seasons and is believed to be partially guaranteed for each of those seasons. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, E'Twaun Moore 

E'Twaun Moore: I just arrived in Orlando and words can't express how happy I am to be here!!! Twitter

Orlando Magic, E'Twaun Moore 

Lockers had barely been cleaned out and team uniforms packed away when the former Purdue star and East Chicago native was traded to Houston, then immediately waived. "In the back of my mind, I was hurt a little bit because I didn't get to play, but I stayed positive," Moore said. The 6-foot-3 guard never lost hope and recently agreed to a two-year deal with the rebuilding Orlando Magic. "I'm definitely excited. You hardly play (in Boston) and then you get a chance on a new team," Moore said. "I might even get to know Mickey (Mouse) a little bit." nwi.com

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, Trade, E'Twaun Moore 

Jorge Sierra: E'Twaun Moore has agreed to a two-year deal with the Orlando Magic. Twitter

Orlando Magic, Free Agency, E'Twaun Moore 

Josh Robbins: The #Magic expect to sign former #Celtics G E'Twaun Moore in the coming days, the @OrlandoSentinel has learned. Twitter

Orlando Magic, Free Agency, E'Twaun Moore 

Mark Bartelstein, the agent for E'Twaun Moore said several teams are interested in his client and he is hoping for a deal in the next week. Moore was traded by the #celtics to the #rockets and waived earlier this week. Bartelstein said Moore playing overseas is not likely because of the NBA opportunities. Sulia

Free Agency, E'Twaun Moore 

In a non-related move, the Rockets also announced that the team has waived guard E’Twaun Moore. NBA.com

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, E'Twaun Moore 

WEEI.com in Boston reported E'Twaun Moore, who is expected to be waived by the Rockets after his recent trade from the Celtics, will wind up in Bulls' training camp to try to win the third point guard slot. Marshall product Patrick Beverley is another possibility there. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Patrick Beverley, E'Twaun Moore 

Chris Forsberg: Source confirmed today that cap-conscious Rockets still expected to waive E'Twaun Moore. Teams with space wise to hop on him on waivers. Twitter

Houston Rockets, E'Twaun Moore 

Less than 24 hours after the Celtics pulled the trigger on a trade with the Houston Rockets to obtain Courtney Lee, the two former Celtics are not intending on making Houston their home. A league source tells WEEI.com that after his expected release from Houston, E’Twaun Moore expects to wind up in Bulls camp and get a look with former Celtics defensive guru and current Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau. WEEI.com

Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, E'Twaun Moore 

Gary Washburn: Deal is done, PDX gets second round pick as well as Sasha Pavlovic, HOU expected to waive Moore and Williams, Johnson will stick #celtics Twitter

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

John Hollinger: E Moore guarantee date is tomorrow so Houston will cut him... bottom-feeders should be looking to claim him for $762K. Combo G who can shoot Twitter

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

Steve Bulpett: Deal for C. Lee brought back from dead. Portland steps in as 3rd team. Celts also sign and move Sasha Pavlovic (w/Moore, Johnson, Williams) Twitter

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

Jerry Zgoda: Interesting, isn't it, that Portland was 3rd team that stepped in to save Courtney Lee to Boston S-T at 11th hour? Twitter

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

It took awhile and a couple of false starts, but the Celtics got their man last night, acquiring Courtney Lee from Houston in a sign and trade for JaJuan Johnson, E’Twaun Moore, Sean Williams, Sasha Pavlovic and a second-round draft pick. Boston Herald

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

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