Chris Paul has sent word to Carmelo Anthony that their most realistic opportunity to play together will be for the Hornets, according to a source.

New GM Dell Demps has been incredibly active in pursuing trade scenarios, according to multiple sources.

Jannero Pargo and Pops Mensah-Bonsu were signed by the Hornets on Friday.

Pargo spent two seasons with the Hornets from 2006-08, where he averaged 8.6 points and 2.4 assists over 162 games.

The Hornets acquired a backup point guard in Willie Green by executing a four-player trade on Thursday with the Sixers.

But New Orleans is still interested in free agent Jannero Pargo, who was a member of the club before leaving to play in Europe and eventually the Bulls.

Pargo worked out with several members of the Hornets on Thursday.

?I talked to (Pargo) yesterday and (Thursday) morning and his agent (Mark Bartelstein),? GM Dell Demps said. ?We?re still in discussion and have to see what would be the right situations. I?d still say there?s a possibility he could be on our roster. But I think the ducks have to line up.?

Philadelphia 76ers President Rod Thorn announced today that the team has acquired forwards Darius Songaila and Craig Brackins from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for guard Willie Green and forward/center Jason Smith.

"We made the move for these two players to add additional depth to our front court and to add out-court shooting, which was an area that we felt needed improving," Thorn said.  "Songaila is a hard-working, veteran forward who will give us another option up front and Brackins is a rookie that we feel has a chance to develop into a very productive player at this level."

The Hornets have traded Darius Songalia and Craig Brackins to Philadelphia for Willie Green and Jason Smith, according to sources.

Rod Thorn targeted Brackins late in the first round when he was general manager of the Nets.

The New Orleans Hornets announced on Monday that they have signed free agent forward Joe Alexander.  

The team did not release details, but the contract is believed to be partially guaranteed.

Rudy Fernandez, according to a source, rejected a possible trade to New Orleans, where he could have played for former Blazers assistant Monty Williams, now the Hornets' coach.

Fernandez has been attempting to orchestrate a trade out of Portland throughout the offseason and GM Rich Cho wants to accommodate the request.

Portland, however, is mostly receiving offers of draft picks in return from teams that project to draft in the 20s, such as the Bulls and Celtics.

David Booth, assistant coach for DePaul, is leaving his alma mater to join the New Orleans Hornets as a scout.

Booth has been with DePaul since May 2009 as an assistant, most recently working as the program's director of community, corporate and professional relations.

"It was a great experience being able to come back to DePaul and be part of the program," he said. "It's something I'll always treasure."

Booth will handle scouting in the northeast region for the Hornets. He was a scout for the Memphis Grizzlies for five years before joining DePaul.

"As one of the DePaul greats, we're excited for David and wish him nothing but the best," said head coach Oliver Purnell, who will begin his first season this fall.

The New Orleans Hornets have signed guard D.J. Strawberry and center Darryl Watkins.

Strawberry played in college for Maryland but has yet to catch on in the NBA after being taken in the second round of 2007 draft by the Phoenix Suns. Strawberry spent last season in the NBA Development League and played the season before in Italy.

Watkins was undrafted in 2007 but was later signed by the Sacramento Kings, for whom he played nine games. Watkins also played professionally in China in 2008-09.

The Hornets are one of the teams in contention to sign free-agent forward Louis Amundson, according to agent Mark Bartelstein.

Amundson remains unsigned despite the fact that NBA training camps will open in roughly three weeks.

"I would say we have had conversations with the Hornets, but I don't want to get too much in specifics involving teams and everything," Bartelstein said.

"We're trying to move it along and it's a tough decision for him."