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Pacers president Larry Bird at least made a run at a player he’s had his eye on for awhile. The Pacers were one of several teams interested in acquiring former Purdue standout Carl Landry. It appears Landry will be traded from Sacramento to New Orleans, according to multiple media reports. Indianapolis Star

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Sacramento and New Orleans closing in on deal that would send Carl Landry to Hornets for Marcus Thornton and David Andersen Twitter

New Orleans Hornets, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Marcus Thornton, David Andersen, Carl Landry 

Sam Amick: New Orleans' Marcus Thornton and David Andersen heading to Sacto in deal. Not sure if $ involved. Trade call in the morning. Twitter

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Adrian Wojnarowski: As the Hornets search for frontcourt help, one target includes Sacramento's Carl Landry, league source says. M. Thornton in most offers. Twitter

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Jason Jones: Hearing several teams have called about Carl Landry and Kings are willing to deal him. Twitter

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Marc J. Spears: Hornets have been shopping guard Marcus Thornton for a first round pick, sources tell Y!. Nets amongst interested teams. Twitter

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Hornets second-year guard Marcus Thornton unexpectedly snagged a spot on our recent list of available players who might surprise you ... and word is that he remains so even after the trade headlined by Stojakovic and Jack took New Orleans nearly $4 million beneath the luxury-tax line. Jerryd Bayless departed Louisiana in that deal, but Willie Green, Marco Belinelli and obviously Jack -- each of them supplying more of the defense demanded by Hornets coach Monty Williams -- are three newcomers who still rank ahead of Thornton in the scrap for the minutes in the Hornets' backcourt that don't belong to Chris Paul. So Thornton remains gettable, albeit with the same disclaimer as before that he can't bring much in return unless he's packaged into a bigger trade because the 23-year-old -- who averaged 14.5 points last season as a second-round pick -- is making $762,195. ESPN.com

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Marcus Thornton 

Despite their strong start, the New Orleans Hornets continue to explore ways to upgrade their roster, sources said. The Hornets wouldn’t mind moving Peja Stojakovic and his expiring $15 million contract. Second-year guard Marcus Thornton also could be available. The team hasn’t made any progress toward trying to acquire Philadelphia 76ers swingman Andre Iguodala. Yahoo! Sports

New Orleans Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, Andre Iguodala, Peja Stojakovic, Marcus Thornton 

Marcus Thornton has struggled to get into Monty Williams’ rotation because he continues to make some defensive mistakes. Williams does not sugar coat anything, he is going to play the players that will give his team the best chance of winning. I don’t think they are shopping Thornton at this point, but Williams and General Manager Dell Demps said they will not hesitate to improve the roster at any point. Thornton has to get more consistent with his defensive play. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams, Marcus Thornton, Dell Demps 

You wouldn't have expected to see Thornton's name on this list. Not after the second-rounder averaged 14.5 points per game last season as one of the league's breakout rookies. But Thornton is averaging just 14.8 minutes under new Hornets coach Monty Williams. He's not playing poorly, mind you, but playing time continues to be scarce thanks to three recent additions to the Hornets' backcourt: Marco Belinelli, Willie Green and Jerryd Bayless. Thornton, it appears, is the odd man out. ESPN.com

New Orleans Hornets, Marcus Thornton 

It wasn't long ago that Thompson, selected with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2008 draft, and Spencer Hawes were being touted as the Kings' frontcourt tandem of the future. Now? Thompson is averaging just 15.4 minutes per game off the bench and has been shopped by the Kings. ESPN.com

New Orleans Hornets, Marcus Thornton 

Marcus Thornton of the Hornets has become the first NBA player to sign on as a sponsor for EFX Performance Bands, which are wristbands and anklets with "embedded holographic technology" that maximize the potential of your personal cellular communication, or something. The claim is that you wear this little $30 EFX wristband, the two little holograph dots on the wristband whip your body's cells into shape, and you will see improved balance, flexibility, strength and endurance. So basically, Marcus Thornton is going to be really good now. FanHouse.com

New Orleans Hornets, Marcus Thornton 

New Orleans might be a viable one, with the Hornets capable of throwing in a young talent like Marcus Thornton or Marco Bellinelli alongside Stojakovic. Iguodala would seem to be a great fit alongside Paul, as long as the Hornets were able to keep some outside shooters (i.e. Bellinelli). ESPN.com

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One season later, Collison is no longer on the team after being traded to the Indiana Pacers and new head coach Monty Williams is implementing a new system that makes defense the priority over offense. With the season around the corner, Thornton is adjusting but hopes to soon step into a bigger role with the team. He's no longer just one of the rookies, he is a key contributor is ready to break out. "I'm going to have to be that guy because D.C. isn't here anymore," Thornton told HOOPSWORLD. "I have to do that this year, stepping into my own role and making my own name." HoopsWorld

New Orleans Hornets, Marcus Thornton 

Williams said the starting shooting guard spot could be toss up between second-year player Marcus Thornton and Belinelli. Ariza also could start at the spot and rookie Quincy Poindexter will be vying for minutes there, too. “To me, it’s about fit, ’’ Williams said. ”What guy fits best with that starting unit. Do we need more shooting or more slashers and athleticism? The challenge for Marcus is not to rest on what he did last year but learn to become a consistent professional. “All of our guys got to trust what we’re trying to do and do it every day. My promise to them is that we’re going to be prepared, be disciplined and work our tails off to move in the right direction.’’ New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams, Trevor Ariza, Marcus Thornton, Marco Belinelli 

The New Orleans Hornets have decided to hold second-year shooting guard Marcus Thornton out of the remaining three games of the Las Vegas summer league. Thornton bruised his left shin during the Hornets' second game against the Miami Heat on Sunday night, so the club has decided to rest him as a precaution. In two summer league games, Thornton averaged 18.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. Sporting News

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