The New Orleans Hornets trade Hilton Armstrong to the Kings

The Hornets have traded 25-year old center Hilton Armstrong and cash to the Kings for a conditional second round pick. Armstrong played in 18 games (0 starts) this year for the Hornets and he averaged 13.3 minutes, 2.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. He finishes his career with the Hornets having played in 209 games (37 starts) in which he averaged 12.9 minutes, 3.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game. This trade was made to save the Hornets from paying the luxury tax and little else.