The Hornets acquired Hakim Warrick in a deal with the Suns and expect the seven-year veteran to play both forward positions for them this season.

“Whatever I can do to get out on the floor, they said I can play either position,” Warrick said. “Just being able to play multiple positions that’s something I’ve worked hard to improve my game and be able to play a few minutes at the three.”

Warrick has been participating in offseason workouts at the Hornets practice facility.

“I think it’s good that a lot of us have got down here early to a good start on things,” Warrick said. “We’re getting used to each other and seeing how we like to play and what we’re comfortable of doing.”

Paul Lukas of Uni Watch ranks the uniforms of all 30 NBA teams, with the Celtics coming in first.

"The Rolling Stones, "Goodfellas," a Hershey's with almonds -- the classics are classic for a reason," writes Lukas about the Celtics. "That definitely applies to the Celtics' set. No goofy side panels, no extraneous bells or whistles -- just a perfect, vertically arched wordmark and a simple green-and-white color scheme. They rank atop this list despite sometimes wearing that black-trimmed alternate."

The Spurs, Lakers, Warriors and Jazz comprise the remainder of the top-five.

"The Raiders aren't the only team that knows how to wear silver and black," writes Lukas in regards to the Spurs. "In addition to the killer colors, the Spurs are also among the few NBA teams that have successfully incorporated a graphic image into their chest typography -- a small element that goes a long way."

6. Wizards
7. Thunder
8. Heat
9. Knicks
10. Blazers
11. Pistons
12. Pacers
13. Bulls
14. 76ers
15. Hornets
16. Suns
17. Grizzlies
18. Nuggets
19. Rockets
20. Hawks
21. Raptors
22. Bucks
23. Cavaliers
24. Mavericks
25. Clippers
26. Bobcats
27. Magic 
28. Wolves
29. Nets (based on last year's set)
30. Kings 

Anthony Davis is expected to be the 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year by 47.1 percent of his rookie peers.

Damian Lillard finished second in voting at 17.6 percent, while Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Thomas Robinson each received 5.9 percent.

James Borrego will join the Magic as an assistant coach to Jacque Vaughn.

Borrego got his start in the NBA in 2003 when he was hired by the Spurs. He spent seven years with the Spurs, working his way up from video coordinator to assistant coach.

Borrego spent the last two seasons as a top assistant to Monty Williams with the Hornets.

Anthony Davis didn't receive significant playing time as a member of the United States' Olympic team, but the experience gained figures to make a significant impact on his development.

“Those guys on the Olympic team treated me like I belonged and it boosted my confidence,” Davis said. “When I got in games, I felt more confidence. They talked to me and told me what to do, so it definitely was great.”

Davis averaged 4.3 points in seven games and also held his own at practice.

“A lot of them shared their perspective on the game and the whole team took me under their wings and showed me the ropes,” Davis said.

“I think for Anthony getting to play the minutes the way he did is something nobody expected,” said Monty Williams.

“The guys on that team, I could tell when I was there they looked at him a little bit different than you look at most college guys. But I think they recognize that this is a guy that we’re going have to deal with. This guy is going to prevent us from winning games and that demands respect.”

The Hornets have signed Monty Williams to a new four-year contract extension.

“He knows and we know that he’s here for the long term as we develop a young team into a championship contender,” said Saints general manager Mickey Loomis, who also oversees the Hornets’ basketball operations. “I’ve been very impressed with Monty since we purchased the team.

“I’ve also been impressed with Dell (Demps) and the job he’s done and the staff in the basketball operations.”

Williams is entering his third season as head coach of the Hornets.

The New Orleans Hornets have signed guard Brian Roberts. 

Roberts, who played in all five Summer League games for the Hornets (three starts) averaged 13.8 points, 2.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 27.4 minutes per game while shooting 50.0% from the field, 54.5% from three-point range and 93.8% from the line. The 6’1’’ Toledo, OH native played for Brose Baskets Bamberg in Germany last season, leading the team to the German National Championship.

The Dayton alum also won the German League title with Bamberg in 2009-10 and 2010-11.

Anthony Davis’ length, athleticism and shot-blocking talents have been used as points of comparison for incoming Kentucky recruit Nerlens Noel.

One NBA general manager examined the merits of that comparison.

"I'm not that high on him," the talent evaluator said after watching Noel run with other prospects during a break in play at the Adidas Nations tournament. "He can block shots, but I don't put him in the class of Davis. And on offense, what can he do? While Davis was sort of restricted for most of his season at Kentucky, you could see the level of skill. I don't see that with Noel ... at least not yet."

Noel is considered a candidate for an early spot in next year's draft lottery.

Robin Lopez underwent successful surgery to correct a tear of his medial meniscus in his left knee.

Lopez was acquired on July 27 by the Hornets.

Anthony Davis said his fellow Olympic teammates are helping him prepare for life in the NBA.

“There are a lot of great players,” he said. “I’m getting a lot of experience, they’re teaching me about the game.

“They’ve been giving me defensive tips, I’ve been learning how to play ball screens offensively, how to tip the ball out on rebounds if you can’t control it. It’s been a collective effort. All of the guys teach me different things.”

Anthony intends to use what he has learned to benefit the Hornets.

“It’s definitely going to help me throughout my career,” he said. “I’m learning early what these guys do.”