CHRIS JOHNSON RUMORS

Hornets add Watkins, waive Johnson

The New Orleans Hornets have signed center Darryl Watkins to a 10-day contract and waived former LSU standout Chris Johnson. New Orleans signed Watkins on Wednesday, one day after shutting down center Chris Kaman for the final five games of the season because of his bruised left tibia. The 6-foot-11 Watkins has not played in the NBA during the regular season since spending nine...
Via AP on Fox  |  April 18, 2012
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Chris Johnson Signs With Hornets, Takes One Celtics Frontcourt Option Off Table

One of the players the Celtics were believed to be interested in to fill out their frontcourt depth is now off the market. Chris Johnson, 26, who played in four games with the Celtics last season, signed with the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday. Johnson was waived by the Trail Blazers on March 15 and Celtics coach Doc Rivers told reporters his team might be interested in the second...
Via NESN.com  |  March 20, 2012
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Hornets claim C Johnson off waivers

The New Orleans Hornets claimed center Chris Johnson off waivers Tuesday.Terms of the deal were not announced due to team policy.Johnson was waived by the Portland Trail Blazers on Mar. 15. The 26-year-old averaged 1.6 points and 1.5 rebounds in 4.7 minutes per game before being released.The former LSU Tiger began his NBA career with the Boston Celtics in 2010-11, appearing in four...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  March 20, 2012
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Chris Johnson a possible Boston Celtics free agency target?

Just as the Boston Celtics desperately search for interior help, Chris Johnson — who you might remember from his short stint in Boston last season — hit the free agent market after being bought by the Portland Trail Blazers.ESPN’s Chris Forsberg mentions that the Celtics might want to go after Johnson:Would the Celtics be interested in Johnson? There’s certainly...
Via Celtics Town  |  March 16, 2012
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Rip City Classic: Top plays from Trail Blazers (video)

The top plays from current Trail Blazers LaMarcus Aldridge, Wesley Matthews, Armon Johnson, Raymond Felton and Chris Johnson.
Via oregonlive.com  |  November 07, 2011
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