The New Orleans have traded veteran point guard Darrell Armstrong to the Dallas Mavericks for fellow point guard Dan Dickau and Dallas' 2005 second-round pick.

?This move helps our team by letting Junior Harrington and Alex Garcia see more playing time,? said Hornets General Manager Allan Bristow. ?We see bright futures for both of them and feel very comfortable with them receiving more minutes and continuing to develop.?

?I?ve been very impressed with Junior and Alex and they?ve earned this opportunity,? said Hornets Head Coach Byron Scott. ?Darrell is a true professional and a great veteran, but he is approaching the end of his career and this move will benefit the Hornets.?