Wednesday, July 16, 2014

AP Source: Hornets land SG Stephenson (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - JULY 16: According to reports July 16, 2014, the Charlotte Hornets have signed Lance Stephenson to a 3-year $27 million deal. INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 14: Lance Stephenson #1 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after making a basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 14, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)


Lance Stephenson has found a new home. The controversial free-agent shooting guard has agreed to a $27 million, three-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets, according to a person familiar with the contract. The person says Stephenson is expected to be introduced at a press conference Friday. I will never forget any of you! I now have to look to the next phase of my career and the wonderful opportunity to continue to grow as a player and as a person in Charlotte! I'm excited to play for this franchise and the fans!! (hash)buzzcity.'' Stephenson met with Hornets owner Michael Jordan and other members of the organization Tuesday night in Las Vegas before agreeing to the deal.






AP Source: Hornets land SG Stephenson (Yahoo Sports)

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