Hornets Looking For Big Man In Free Agency

New Orleans is looking for depth in the frontcourt.

With use of mid-level and bi-annual exceptions, the Hornets can spend up to $7.4 million on free agents.

The Hornets could sign one or two free agents using just their mid-level exception, which is expected to be set at $5.6 million.

Brandon Bass and Joe Smith are amongst the club's top targets.

Other free-agent power forwards/centers the Hornets could pursue are former Hornet Chris Andersen, Drew Gooden, Stromile Swift, Rasho Nesterovic, Mikki Moore, Antonio McDyess, David Lee and Channing Frye.

Via Times-Picayune

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Hornets Remain Open To Adding Pargo

Even after drafting a pair of perimeter players, the Hornets are leaving open the possibility of re-acquiring Jannero Pargo.

Pargo is playing in Russia after he wasn't able to get a long-term deal with New Orleans last offseason.

"I still think there's mutual interest between the two parties," coach Byron Scott said Friday. "When July 1 (the beginning of the free-agency signing period) comes around, obviously we have some other needs we have to fill, as well. By no means do I think this closes the door on J.P.

"It's too early to say you close the door on a guy who helped you win 56 games a couple years ago, and the familiarity we have with him and the familiarity he has with us. Jeff is still getting calls from his agent, and they still have some dialogue, and I'm sure they'll start talking again."

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Thornton Dealt To Hornets

Miami will trade the draft rights to Marcus Thornton to the Hornets for two future second round picks.

Thornton was the 43rd overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.

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