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Hornets Pick Up Option On Paul's Deal
"Chris has exceeded all expectations both on and off the court since we drafted him, and we're pleased to have him officially under contract through the 2008-09 season," Bower said in a statement. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Nets Acquire Wesley For Robinson, Ilic And Cash
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In his final game Wednesday night, Johnson played five minutes and went scoreless after making only one shot attempt against the Atlanta Hawks. In seven games, he averaged 5.0 points. Johnson was in a battle for the final roster spot with second-round draft pick Adam Haluska, who plays shooting guard. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Hornets Oct 2007 Archive
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The Hornets extended a fourth-year option on Chris Paul's current three-year contract Sunday that keeps him from becoming a free agent.
The New Jersey Nets have acquired guard David Wesley from New Orleans in exchange for guard/forward Bernard Robinson, center Mile Ilic and cash considerations, Nets' President Rod Thorn announced Monday.
“This transaction provides the Nets with roster flexibility for the upcoming season”, said Thorn.
Wesley has played 14 seasons in the NBA, including one season in New Jersey (1993-94). He holds career averages of 12.5 points and 4.4 assists per game.
Robinson was acquired by the Nets on January 3, 2007 from the Charlotte Bobcats. He averaged 1.0 point in 10 games with New Jersey last season. Over his three-year NBA career, Robinson has averages of 4.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in 128 games.
Ilic, the Nets' second round selection (43rd overall) of the 2005 NBA Draft, appeared in five games with the New Jersey as a rookie in 2006-07, totaling one rebound in six minutes of action. Ilic also appeared in nine games with the Colorado 14ers of the NBA Development League in 2006-07, averaging 5.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.78 blocks per game.
Trey Johnson arrived two weeks before training camp and spent time learning the playbook from star point guard Chris Paul. It turned out all that preparation time and having the ability to play both guard positions weren't enough as the Hornets waived the undrafted free agent on Thursday.