Hornets have seen Parker before: Charlotte was one of the first teams to work out Tony Parker before the NBA Draft.

"He shot the ball really well," Hornets coach Paul Silas said. "But it was difficult to assess his value to a team in a workout like that."

Charlotte used its 16th overall pick on Indiana forward Kirk Haston.

Robinson gets X-ray: David Robinson had his right hand X-rayed following Thursday's game. X-rays were negative and he will play against Atlanta on Saturday.

"I don't know when I did it," Robinson said. "I just know it started hurting. It's not that bad. I should be fine."

Rose doesn't approve: Count Malik Rose among those who are disappointed Tim Duncan shaved his head.

"I was real upset with that," Rose said. "Tim was looking real good, real sexy. He needed to edge up every now and then, but he looked good."