| Robin Lopez Trade To New Orleans Completed | ||||
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The proposed three-team deal discussed on Wednesday between the Phoenix Suns, New Orleans Hornets and the Minnesota Timberwolves has been completed today. The Hornets say a three-team deal has been finalized that will send 7-foot center Robin Lopez and forward Hakim Warrick from Phoenix to New Orleans, while moving forward Wesley Johnson and a first-round draft pick from Minnesota to the Suns. Word of the multiplayer trade first broke on Wednesday. The deal also sends guard Jerome Dyson and retiring center Brad Miller's $5.1 million contract from New Orleans to Minnesota, allowing the Timberwolves to clear space under the NBA's salary cap as they pursue free agents. Minnesota also will receive two second-round draft picks from New Orleans, while the Hornets will receive cash. The acquisition of Lopez fills a need at center for the Hornets, who traded away Emeka Okafor and let Chris Kaman go in free agency.
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| Last Updated ( Friday, 27 July 2012 20:58 ) |
