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“If you have guys who think these games don’t mean anything, those are not the guys we want going forward,’’ Williams said. “I’ve addressed it. It’s nothing new to our team. Trust me, we’ve seen it, and we’ve seen it here. “This is the time of the year where you find out who is playing for the right reasons and who isn’t playing for the right reasons. I’m not going to single guys out, but I know what I’m looking at. I’ve been in the league long enough.’’ New Orleans Times-Picayune

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When told that it appeared Williams was upset with him because of his unwillingness to play through nagging injuries, Landry said: “That’s fine, all coaches probably think that, especially with the contracts we have that are guaranteed. If you are hurt, you’re hurt.’’ New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Carl Landry 

New Orleans Hornets forward Carl Landry practiced Monday without any restrictions for the first time since he was sidelined last month with a sprained left medial collateral ligament. Though he wore a bulky brace over his knee, it didn’t hinder his mobility. Coach Monty Williams said Landry could return no later than Saturday against the visiting San Antonio Spurs if he doesn’t experience setbacks. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Injuries, Carl Landry 

Marc Stein: Hearing that Milwaukee made strong late push for Hornets' Carl Landry but no deal could be consummated by 3 p.m. ET trade deadline Twitter

Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Carl Landry 

After losing five of six games since returning from the All-Star break, the Hornets are expected to get some much needed help soon with the return of injured forward Carl Landry. Landry, who has been sidelined since Feb. 4 with a sprained left MCL, is expected to return next week, possibly as early as Monday night against the Charlotte Bobcats at the New Orleans Arena, Coach Monty Williams said. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Injuries, Carl Landry 

New Orleans general manager Dell Demps says the Hornets plan to sign forward Lance Thomas to a 10-day contract on Monday. The move comes as forward Carl Landry recovers from a left knee injury that occurred during the Hornets' loss at Detroit on Saturday night. Landry posted on his Twitter account on Sunday that he has a sprained medial collateral ligament. The club has yet to announce how long Landry is expected to be out. The 6-foot-8 Thomas, a second-year pro out of Duke, was in training camp with New Orleans and saw brief playing time in two of the Hornets' first three regular season games before being waived on Dec. 31. ESPN.com

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Carl Landry 

The Hornets will be without power forward Carl Landru for the next couple weeks as the team announced Sunday that Landry will miss 3-4 weeks with an MCL sprain. The injury occured Saturday against the Pistons after a collision with Jason Maxiell in the third quarter. Obviously in response to losing Landry, the Hornets signed forward Lance Thomas for 10 days. Thomas, a 6-8 second-year pro out of Duke, was in training camp with New Orleans and saw brief playing time in two of the Hornets' first three regular season games before being waived on Dec. 31. He spent his first pro season in the D-League. CBSSports.com

New Orleans Hornets, Injuries, Carl Landry 

Although David Stern was criticized for blocking two earlier trades for Chris Paul before approving last week’s deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, Hornets forward Carl Landry didn’t have a problem with the NBA commissioner’s actions. Landry said Stern’s decision was in the best interests of the Hornets, who have been owned by the NBA since last year. “He did what he thought was best for the team, so we’ve got a good team,” said Landry, who re-signed with the Hornets shortly after the trade was completed. “We got good pieces. (General Manager) Dell Demps and the front office did a good job and David of putting a good team together.” New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Chris Paul, David Stern, Dell Demps, Carl Landry 

The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have re-signed forward Carl Landry. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released. “Carl was a huge part of our success in making the playoffs last season and we couldn’t be more excited to have him back,” said Hornets GM Dell Demps. “Carl is a high character person that adds a scoring punch to our front court. We look forward to him being a huge part of our organization both on and off the court." NBA.com

New Orleans Hornets, Dell Demps, Carl Landry 

Jimmy Smith: @CarlLandry24 has accepted the #Hornets contract offer sources say. More later. Twitter

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Carl Landry 

The New Orleans Hornets are closing in on re-signing power forward Carl Landry, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. Sources said that a one-year, $9 million deal between Landry and the Hornets will be completed later Thursday. ESPN.com

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Carl Landry 

Marc Stein: Just going up on ESPN: Hornets finalizing multiyear deal to re-sign Carl Landry that will be wrapped up today. Blazers/Nets also pursued him Twitter

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Carl Landry 

Marc Stein: Hornets and Landry opt for a ONE-year deal on Carl Landry. One year for $9 million, according to sources with knowledge of deal Twitter

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Carl Landry 

Ken Berger: Carl Landry will stay in New Orleans on a one-year, $8.75M deal, source confirms. Twitter

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Carl Landry 

Sam Amick: Agent for free agent forward Carl Landry, Mark Bartelstein, confirms he'll return to New Orleans on one-year, $8.75 million deal. Twitter

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Carl Landry 

David Aldridge: Carl Landry returns to New Orleans for one year, $8.5M. Agent Mark Bartlestein: "they were really strong about pushing for him." Twitter

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Carl Landry 

Jason Quick: Agent Mark Bartelstein confirms Blazers still talking with his client, Carl Landry. "We will make a decision tomorrow,'' Bartelstein says. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Free Agency, Carl Landry 

Free agent forwards Carl Landry and Jason Smith are both currently mulling offers to re-sign with the New Orleans Hornets, their agent Mark Bartelstein said Wednesday night, and likely will decide whether to accept the deals sometime Thursday now that the Chris Paul trade to the Clippers has been consummated. The Hornets' contract offers aren't the only ones that Landry and Smith have received. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Carl Landry, Jason Smith 

Bartelstein, reached late Wednesday night, said both players have garnered interest from several teams, though each played key roles with the Hornets last season. "We've talked with the Hornets a bunch today," Bartelstein said, "and I think both Carl and Jason will both move toward making a decision maybe as early as (Thursday). "They've got a number of teams that have pursued both of them. And they're looking at things. We've had good talks with the Hornets, as well as a bunch of teams (on Wednesday) and I think both are eager to make a decision (today). I don't want to characterize that they're leaning one way or another." New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Carl Landry 

Sean Deveney: Once the CP3 dust settles, NOH will make a push to re-sign Carl Landry and Willie Green. Landry has interest from POR, but $ is tight there. Twitter

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