The New Orleans Hornets have acquired another piece of their 2012-2013 frontcourt, and the Orlando Magic continue to clean house. In a surprising move, the Hornets will add Magic power forward Ryan Anderson via a sign-and-trade with the Orlando Magic, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein on Twitter.  Read more after the jump.
As of Sunday afternoon, sources said, both teams were still negotiating what Orlando will receive in return for Anderson. SI.com and the Times-Picayune reported that the Magic will receive young Hornets center Gustavo Ayon in the deal.  The Hornets agreement with Ryan Anderson is reportedly for four-years $36 million.
The move will add Anderson to a forward corps that includes 2012 #1 pick Anthony Davis, but few other notable names. Anderson was expected to stay with the Magic after averaging career-highs in every major statistical category – a jump that netted Anderson the NBA’s “Most Improved Player†award at the end of the season.Anderson shot 44% from the field, including a 39% mark from 3-point range, in addition to 7.7 rebounds per game.
