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Hornets ship starting guard Brown to Bulls
The New Orleans Hornets have traded starting shooting guard Devin Brown to the Chicago Bulls for backup 7-foot center Aaron Gray.

Bulls acquire Hornets G Brown for C Gray (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have traded starting shooting guard Devin Brown to the Chicago Bulls for backup 7-foot center Aaron Gray. The 31-year-old Brown has played in 39 games for New Orleans this season, starting all but two games. He is averaging 9.7 points per game and has made nearly 37 percent of his shots from 3-point range.

Sources: New Orleans Hornets agree to send Devin Brown to Chicago Bulls
The New Orleans Hornets have reached terms on a trade that will send guard Devin Brown to the Chicago Bulls for reserve big man Aaron Gray, according to NBA front-office sources.

Paul's late layup lifts Hornets in Utah (AP)

Chris Paul stole the ball and drove for a layup with 27 seconds left to help New Orleans end a late threat by the Jazz and seal a 91-87 win Monday night, the Hornets' first in Utah in almost four years. Paul scored 10 of his 12 points in the second half and Devin Brown finished with a career-high 30 points as the Hornets overcame 19 turnovers and ended a six-game losing streak at Utah.

Paul nears triple-double in return as Hornets win
Chris Paul came close to a triple-double in his return after missing eight games because of a sprained ankle, and Devin Brown had 19 points in the New Orleans Hornets' 98-89 victory over thge Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Paul returns, leads Hornets over Wolves (AP)

Chris Paul came close to a triple-double in his return after missing eight games because of a sprained ankle, and Devin Brown had 19 points in the New Orleans Hornets' 98-89 victory over thge Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Paul finished with 16 points, 15 assists and a season-best eight steals, one off his career high.

Stojakovic hits 7 3s as Hornets top Suns (AP)

Peja Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Thursday night. Devin Brown and rookie Marcus Thornton each scored 19 for New Orleans, which won its second straight under new head coach Jeff Bower. The score was tied at 96 when Stojakovic and rookie Darren Collison hit back-to-back 3s, and New Orleans...

Hornets end Clippers' 3-game win streak (AP)

Chris Paul had 24 points and 10 assists on a sore ankle, Devin Brown scored 25 points and the New Orleans Hornets bounced right back from a blowout loss with a 112-84 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. David West added 17 points and nine rebounds in just New Orleans' second win in six games.

Lakers win fifth straight, beat Hornets (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Shannon Brown added 15 and the Los Angeles Lakers thrived again without their top two big men, beating the New Orleans Hornets 104-88 Sunday night. DJ Mbenga had 10 points and 12 rebounds for the defending NBA champions, who easily won their fifth straight game and their second in a row without injured center Andrew Bynum and forward Pau Gasol.

Collison, Thornton make NBA debut Thursday - Darren Collison (G) New Orleans Hornets
Hornets rookies Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton will make their NBA preseason debut Friday night against the Bobcats. Collison will replace Bobby Brown as Chris Paul's backup and Thornton will replace Devin Brown in relief of Morris Peterson.

West helps Hornets win third straight (AP)

David West scored 27 points and the New Orleans Hornets beat Los Angeles 99-87 on Monday night. Peja Stojakovic had 13 points and nine rebounds for the Hornets, who won their third straight following a home-and-home sweep of Oklahoma City. Forward Morris Peterson did not play because of pain in his right knee, but backup point guard Devin Brown was back in the lineup, scoring 11 points after...

Bobcats stifle Paul early, top Hornets (AP)

Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton scored 20 points apiece, rookie D.J. Augustin spearheaded a late comeback, and the Charlotte Bobcats spoiled Chris Paul's homecoming, beating the New Orleans Hornets 92-89 on Friday night. New coach Larry Brown tinkered with his lineup late, going with the rookie point guard Augustin, who helped Charlotte regroup after blowing a 14-point lead to give Brown his...

Versatile Brown returns to Hornets' backcourt
The New Orleans Hornets turned to a familiar face to fill an opening in the backcourt, signing Devin Brown on Friday.

Hornets sign ex-Cavaliers G Devin Brown (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets turned to a familiar face to fill an opening in the backcourt, signing Devin Brown on Friday. Brown, formerly of the Cleveland Cavaliers, played with New Orleans two seasons ago and was brought back to bolster the depth in the backcourt depth. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Cavs get controversial win over 76ers (AP)

Devin Brown sank two free throws with 0.2 seconds after Philadelphia was brought back from the locker room and the game seemingly over to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 91-90 win over the 76ers on Monday night. The Sixers appeared to have won after Lou Williams hit a fadeaway jumper with 5.1 seconds left -- his second go-ahead basket in the final minute.

Cavaliers move closer to No. 4 seed (AP)

Daniel Gibson made a 3-pointer and three straight free throws early in the fourth quarter to give Cleveland some cushion while LeBron James rested, and the Cavaliers moved closer to the East's No. 4 seed with an 84-76 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night. Delonte West scored 18 points, Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 14 and 14 rebounds and James finished with 13 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists for...

New-look Cavaliers hit floor Sunday (AP)
The new-look Cleveland Cavaliers hit the floor for the first time Sunday night against Memphis. Cleveland, which was involved in a three-team, 11-player trade Thursday, started Ben Wallace at power forward and Delonte West at point guard alongside LeBron James, Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Devin Brown. The other two players picked up in the deal, forward Joe Smith and guard Wally Szczerbiak, came off the...

Wizards deal Cavs fifth straight loss (AP)

The Washington Wizards were perfectly happy to miss LeBron James. With the Cleveland Cavaliers' superstar sidelined for a fourth straight game with a sprained left index finger, the Wizards took advantage to beat the Cavaliers 105-86 on Wednesday night. Washington's past two playoff runs were ended by Cleveland, including a sweep in the first round last spring when the Wizards were without Gilbert...

LeBron James out again with sprained finger
LeBron James missed his second straight game with a sprained left index finger when the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Boston Celtics on Sunday. He was hurt in the second quarter Wednesday night in a loss to Detroit when Nazr Mohammed slapped at the ball as James began to shoot. Devin Brown started in his place against Boston, which entered with an NBA best 13-2 record. James leads the NBA with 30.7 points per game. He's also averaging 7.6 rebounds and 8.1 assists.

Cavaliers' James sits out vs. Celtics (AP)
LeBron James missed his second straight game with a sprained left index finger when the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Boston Celtics on Sunday. He was hurt in the second quarter Wednesday night in a loss to Detroit when Nazr Mohammed slapped at the ball as James began to shoot. Devin Brown started in his place against Boston, which entered with an NBA best 13-2 record.

LeBron to miss game with sprained finger (AP)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James will sit out with a sprained left index finger Friday night against the Toronto Raptors, who will be without forward Chris Bosh because of a strained groin. James, the league's leading scorer, is averaging 30.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and 8.1 assists. Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said guard Devin Brown would start in James' place.

LeBron sits with sprained finger
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James will sit out with a sprained left index finger Friday night against the Raptors, who will be without forward Chris Bosh because of a strained groin. James, the league's leading scorer, is averaging 30.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and 8.1 assists. Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said guard Devin Brown would likely start in James' place.

James fuels Cavs' rally with 8 late points
LeBron James rallied the Cavaliers with eight points in the final 2:57, and the Cavaliers hung on for a 93-91 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Devin Brown had 20 points and a career-high 11 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who treaded dangerously close to a surprising upset loss until James scored eight of their final 10 points in the fourth stop of Cleveland's six-game road trip.

James rallies Cavaliers past Kings 93-91 (AP)

LeBron James rallied the Cavaliers with eight points in the final 2:57, and the Cavaliers hung on for a 93-91 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Devin Brown had 20 points and a career-high 11 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who treaded dangerously close to a surprising upset loss until James scored eight of their final 10 points in the fourth stop of a six-game road trip.

Cavaliers sign Devin Brown
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Devin Brown to a contract, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today. Per team and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Devin is a versatile basketball player,” said Ferry. “His toughness and ability to play multiple positions on both ends of the court will complement [...]

Cavaliers sign versatile guard Brown to deal
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed free agent guard Devin Brown to a contract Saturday in their first offseason roster move.

Cavs finally make move, sign Devin Brown (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed free agent guard Devin Brown to a contract Saturday in their first offseason roster move. Brown averaged 11.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists -- all career-highs -- for the New Orleans Hornets last season. The 6-foot-5 Brown can play both guard positions as well as small forward.

Devin Brown, G - NO
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