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The Orlando Magic have waived wing Quentin Richardson, combo forward Justin Harper and wing Chris Johnson, team officials said. The moves bring the team's roster down to 15 players, ahead of the NBA-mandated 5 p.m. Monday deadline. It also means that wing DeQuan Jones, an undrafted rookie and former Miami Hurricanes player, made the regular-season roster. Richardson, 32, didn't fit into the Magic's long-term plans, and he didn't play in Orlando's final four preseason games. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Quentin Richardson, Chris Johnson, Justin Harper, DeQuan Jones 

The Wolves must submit their final roster by Saturday. They will cut training-camp invitees Chris Johnson and Mike Harris to get to the 15-man maximum. They also will extend the rookie contracts of Rubio and Williams by picking up options for the 2013-14 season on Wednesday, the deadline to do so. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Minnesota Timberwolves, Ricky Rubio, Chris Johnson, Mike Harris, Derrick Williams 

The Orlando Magic signed free-agent swingman Chris Johnson on Tuesday, the team announced, bringing their roster to 20 players as the exhibition season continues. Johnson, 22, went undrafted out of Dayton in 2012. In his four seasons with the Flyers, he averaged 10.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game and shot 42.7 percent from the floor. He's made a living as a floor-spacing specialist, taking nearly three-fifths of his shot attempts from three-point range and connecting on 37.1 percent of them. Orlandoinstripedpost.com

Orlando Magic, Chris Johnson 

Additionally, five players were invited to (Clippers') camp, all long-shots to make what is already a full roster: Marqus Blakely, Courtney Fortson, Chris Johnson, Trent Plaisted and Hank Thorns. HoopsWorld

Los Angeles Clippers, Marqus Blakely, Trent Plaisted, Chris Johnson, Courtney Fortson, Training Camp 

Twolves sign six plyrs to complete tc roster: Will Conroy, Mike Harris, Chris Johnson, Phil Jones, Seth Tarver & Jermaine Taylor. Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Chris Johnson, Seth Tarver, Mike Harris, Jermaine Taylor, Will Conroy, Training Camp, Phil Jones 

Jared Zwerling: Tomorrow the #Knicks are working out Quincy Acy, Kim English, Chris Johnson, Greg Mangano, Tony Mitchell and Hollis Thompson. Twitter

New York Knicks, Draft, Chris Johnson, Kim English, Hollis Thompson, Greg Mangano, Tony Mitchell, Quincy Acy 

Melo, along with Chris Johnson (Dayton), Jarrod Jones (Ball State), Kyle O’Quinn (Norfolk State), Miles Plumlee (Duke) and Jonathon Simons (Houston), worked out for the Pacers on Tuesday. Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, Draft, Chris Johnson, Fab Melo, Kyle O'Quinn, Miles Plumlee, Jarrod Jones, Jonathon Simons 

Joe Freeman: #Blazers predraft workout today includes: Marcus Denmon, Yancy Gates, Robbie Hummel, Chris Johnson, Arnett Moultrie and Alex Young. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Draft, Chris Johnson, Robbie Hummel, Alex Young, Arnett Moultrie, Marcus Denmon, Yancy Gates 

Chris Haynes: Marcus Denmon caught an elbow under his right eye from Chris Johnson during workout this morning. #Blazers Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Draft, Chris Johnson, Marcus Denmon 

The Bucks opened a series of draft workouts Sunday at the Cousins Center, a session heavy on guard talent and featuring Marquette's Darius Johnson-Odom and Wisconsin's Jordan Taylor. Also competing in the six-player workout were 6-7 senior guard Kris Joseph of Syracuse, 6-6 senior guard Chris Johnson of Dayton, 6-5 freshman guard Tony Wroten of Washington and 6-4 junior guard Jared Cunningham of Oregon Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Draft, Chris Johnson, Kris Joseph, Jordan Taylor, Jared Cunningham, Tony Wroten, Darius Johnson-Odom 

Chris Johnson is expected to be waived today by the New Orleans Hornets so they can have a roster spot available to sign another post player. The Hornets are lacking depth at center because Chris Kaman and Emeka Okafor are likely to miss the remainder of the season because of injuries. Johnson, a 6 feet 11, 210 pound center, has not played since suffering a concussion in a April 1 game against the Phoenix Suns. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Chris Johnson 

After bouncing around playing for seven professional basketball teams since 2009, former LSU center Chris Johnson hopes he has made his final stop with the Hornets. Johnson, 6 feet 11, 210 pounds, is signed for the remainder of the season. The Hornets claimed him off waivers earlier this month after his release from the Portland Trail Blazers. Whether the Hornets re- sign him after this season largely will depend on how he performs in the final 15 games, according to team officials. “I’m still trying to figure out what he does,” Hornets Coach Monty Williams said. “We want him to be physical, but we want him to play smart. He’s an athletic big that can run the floor. I’m looking to see if he can give us a punch on the defensive end.” New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Chris Johnson 

Although former LSU forward Chris Johnson participated in the New Orleans Hornets’ shootaround, Coach Monty Williams has not determined if he will play tonight against the Golden State Warriors. The Hornets claimed Johnson, 6 feet 11, 210 pounds, off waivers Tuesday. He was waived by the Portland Trail Blazers on March 15. `` I just learned the little things today,’’ Johnson said. ``I look to bring energy, block shots and rebound, pretty much what I did at LSU.’’ New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Chris Johnson 

Former Blazers center Chris Johnson, who was waived Thursday as part of the moves to make the two trades possible, has signed with New Orleans. Director of NBA scouting Michael Born said the team has had several calls asking about another player the Blazers waived, guard Armon Johnson, but he has not been able to attract an offer. Armon Johnson was waived Feb. 27 to make room for center Joel Przybilla. Oregonian

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Chris Johnson 

The New Orleans Hornets have claimed Chris Johnson off waivers. Johnson was waived by the Portland Trail Blazers on Mar. 15. RealGM

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Chris Johnson 

Chris Forsberg: Doc Rivers says team will consider Chris Johnson among others that are bought out. Admitted he was tough to cut last year. Twitter

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Chris Johnson 

David Aldridge: Source confirms that the Blazers have waived Greg Oden. What a sad, sad ending. Told he's going "off the grid" to try to finally get healthy Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Greg Oden, Chris Johnson 

Joe Freeman: According to tweet from Chris Johnson's wife, @MissTJohnson , the #Blazers have released him. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Chris Johnson 

When Chris Johnson answered his phone Tuesday morning, he got good news from Trail Blazers acting general manager Chad Buchanan. Buchanan told the second-year forward/center that the Blazers will keep him the rest of the season, meaning his contract is guaranteed. “I was just smiling from ear-to-ear,” Johnson said. “Just excited. It was definitely a goal of mine to stay here, be a part of this.” Oregonian

Portland Trail Blazers, Chris Johnson 

Jamal Crawford: S/o to my teammate Chris Johnson on the blazers keeping him the rest of the season..hard worker, he deserves it! Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Jamal Crawford, Chris Johnson