Hornets obtain forward Landry from Kings

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- The New Orleans Hornets said Wednesday they have obtained forward Carl Landry from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for guard Marcus Thornton and cash.

Landry, a 6-foot-9, 248-pound forward, is the key to the deal. A second-round 2007 draft pick by Seattle, Landry was traded to Houston that year and then to the Kings as part of a three-team, nine-player trade during the 2009-10 season.

He is averaging 11.9 points and 4.8 rebounds in 53 games this season with Sacramento. Over his four-year career, Landry has averaged 12.1 points and 5.2 rebounds.

Thornton, a second-round 2009 pick by Miami, has averaged 7.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 46 appearances with the Hornets.