KoriEllis
07-29-2003, 05:10 PM
Hornets Sign Armstrong to Two-Year Deal
Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS - Free-agent point guard Darrell Armstrong signed a two-year contract Tuesday with the New Orleans Hornets, who wanted a productive veteran to back up starter Baron Davis.
The only other point guard on the roster was seldom-used Bryce Drew.
The Hornets planned an announcement Monday, but it was held up by complications that needed NBA approval.
Armstrong's agent, Glenn Schwartzman, said the delays had nothing to do with the player's physical exam Monday or his being charged this month for battery on an officer and resisting arrest without violence.
Armstrong, 35, averaged 9.4 points and 3.9 assists for the Orlando Magic last season despite playing every game with a strained right shoulder. He had surgery after the season.
Armstrong said Tuesday he is still trying to rebuild strength in the shoulder but is fine otherwise.
His career averages are 11.7 points, 5.1 assists and 1.6 steals, and he's known as an aggressive defender.
Davis played 37 1/2 minutes per game last season and missed 32 games because of nagging back problems and a knee injury that required minor surgery.
Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS - Free-agent point guard Darrell Armstrong signed a two-year contract Tuesday with the New Orleans Hornets, who wanted a productive veteran to back up starter Baron Davis.
The only other point guard on the roster was seldom-used Bryce Drew.
The Hornets planned an announcement Monday, but it was held up by complications that needed NBA approval.
Armstrong's agent, Glenn Schwartzman, said the delays had nothing to do with the player's physical exam Monday or his being charged this month for battery on an officer and resisting arrest without violence.
Armstrong, 35, averaged 9.4 points and 3.9 assists for the Orlando Magic last season despite playing every game with a strained right shoulder. He had surgery after the season.
Armstrong said Tuesday he is still trying to rebuild strength in the shoulder but is fine otherwise.
His career averages are 11.7 points, 5.1 assists and 1.6 steals, and he's known as an aggressive defender.
Davis played 37 1/2 minutes per game last season and missed 32 games because of nagging back problems and a knee injury that required minor surgery.