New Orleans Hornets remain one of the teams free agent forward Louis Amundson is considering
With a need to improve their depth in the frontcourt, the New Orleans Hornets remain one of the teams in contention to sign free agent forward Louis Amundson, according to his agent Mark Bartelstein.
Though training camp opens for the majority of NBA teams in three weeks, Amundson is still unsigned. He was a key contributor off the bench as a power forward/center for the Phoenix Suns, who advanced to the Western Conference Finals last season before losing to the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers.
“I would say we have had conversations with the Hornets, but I don’t want to get too much in specifics involving teams and everything,’’
Bartelstein said. “We’re trying to move it along and it’s a tough decision for him.’’
The Hornets are interested in Amundson because he is a hustle player that can defend adequately as a 6-foot-9 post player. Amundson, a four-year veteran, averaged a career-high 4.7 points and 4.4 rebounds last season.
Besides the Hornets, Amundson is considering potential offers from the Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Bobcats.
“Hopefully he will decide pretty soon,’’
Bartelstein said.
Hornets Coach Monty Williams did not mention Amundson last week, but said he did not think they were done yet trying to improve the roster.
The Hornets can sign up to 15 players, but they currently have only 12 under contract. Point guard Mustafa Shakur signed his partially guaranteed contract on Wednesday, which was extended by the Hornets last month.
