Celtics waive John Lucas III and Malcolm Thomas (as expected); Sixers sign Chris Johnson

Two guys on non-guaranteed deals acquired in the Keith Bogans trade, this was basically just a formality:

ESPN sources say that the Boston Celtics have officially waived John Lucas III and Malcolm Thomas
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) September 28, 2014

The Evan Turner contract signing imminently awaits...

It didn't take long for somebody to grab Chris Johnson, and it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest to see him earn serious minutes on this Philly squad:

ESPN sources also say that the Sixers have claimed Chris Johnson off waivers
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) September 28, 2014

If my math is correct, 12 of 20 players on Philly's roster entering camp have partially guaranteed or non-guaranteed contracts this season
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) September 28, 2014

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