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JaJuan Johnson: Praying for @Rajon Rondo to have a speedy recovery! Twitter @JaJuanJohnson

Boston Celtics, Rajon Rondo, Injuries, JaJuan Johnson 

Five of the nine D-League executives and coaches polled voted (JaJuan) Johnson the player most likely to get called up by an NBA team. HoopsHype

D-League, JaJuan Johnson 

After being traded by the Boston Celtics to the Houston Rockets this offseason and subsequently being cut, Johnson bounced back quickly in a big way by going number one overall to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. “Obviously, with that comes a lot of responsibilities,” Johnson said to HOOPSWORLD. “I have to be the one to work the hardest and do everything right. I’m definitely willing to put in the time and hard work, not only to be successful myself, but help the team win. “I’m very prepared. I’m really excited.” HoopsWorld

D-League, JaJuan Johnson 

The Wolves checked in on former first round pick JaJuan Johnson. The forward was released by Houston earlier in the week. The Wolves, along with every other NBA team, are passing on Johnson. He'll be a top pick in Friday's Developmental League draft. 1500ESPN.com

Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, JaJuan Johnson 

Adrian Wojnarowski: After entering his name into Friday's D-League Draft, forward JaJuan Johnson expected to be No. 1 overall pick to Ft. Wayne, sources tell Y! Twitter @WojYahooNBA

D-League, JaJuan Johnson 

Darren Wolfson: I'm told the #Twolves have inquired about JaJuan Johnson. But they likely aren't a match. Twitter @DarrenWolfson

Minnesota Timberwolves, JaJuan Johnson 

Machado made the Rockets opening night roster when the Rockets waived veteran guard Shaun Livingston on Monday. Rockets coach Kevin McHale had given Livingston extensive praise and playing time last week, but the Rockets opted to go with Machado and Toney Douglas as backup point guards. With the release of Livingston along with the players the Rockets had determined to let go on Sunday — Lazar Hayward, Gary Forbes, Jon Brockman and JaJuan Johnson – the Rockets moved $7.5 million under the luxury tax. All five had guaranteed deals, though just $1 million of the $3.5 million remaining on Livingston’s contract was guaranteed. After the roster moves, the Rockets will be an average of just 23.6-years-old on opening night, with just 1.93 seasons of NBA experience. Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Toney Douglas, Kevin McHale, Jon Brockman, Shaun Livingston, Gary Forbes, JaJuan Johnson, Lazar Hayward 

Jonathan Feigen: The Rockets trimmed roster to 15 by waiving Shaun Livingston, in addition to yesterday's decisions -- Hayward, Forbes, Brockman and Johnson. Rockets waived five guaranteed contracts today. Twitter @Jonathan_Feigen

Houston Rockets, Jon Brockman, Shaun Livingston, Gary Forbes, JaJuan Johnson, Lazar Hayward 

Mark Berman: Forward JaJuan Johnson released by the Rockets according to his agent Kevin Bradbury. Twitter

Houston Rockets, JaJuan Johnson 

Jonathan Feigen: Rockets expected to officially waive Gary Forbes, Jon Brockman and JaJuan Johnson on Monday, source said. Still must make 2 more cuts. Twitter @Jonathan_Feigen

Houston Rockets, Jon Brockman, Gary Forbes, JaJuan Johnson 

“It was a good opportunity the first year, and it was fun,” (JaJuan) Johnson said of playing for the Celtics. “But that’s what it is. It’s part of the business. That’s something that you learn early on. You can’t take it personally. You just have to move on. Right now, I will be playing in Houston. I’m happy about it, but we will see.” Journal and Courier

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, JaJuan Johnson 

“If I’m with the Rockets, or wherever I’m at, I’m going to play as hard as I can and compete for minutes,” Johnson said. “Obviously with Boston signing Kevin Garnett to a three-year extension, minutes probably would have been hard for me there. In Houston, I probably will have more of an opportunity to contribute to the team.” Journal and Courier

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Kevin Garnett, JaJuan Johnson 

Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has agreed to a sign-and-trade with guard/forward Courtney Lee, which will send him to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team trade. The Rockets will receive from Boston a Charlotte Bobcats second-round draft pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, forward JaJuan Johnson, guard E’Twaun Moore and forward/center Sean Williams. The pick was previously acquired by Boston via Oklahoma City. Houston also acquires the rights to guard Jon Diebler from Portland. Boston completes the deal by agreeing to a sign-and-trade with guard/forward Sasha Pavlovic, which sends him to the Trail Blazers. NBA.com

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Free Agency, Trade, Daryl Morey, Sean Williams, Courtney Lee, Sasha Pavlovic, Jon Diebler, JaJuan Johnson 

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 

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