Hornets Trade Wesley
Published: Dec. 28, 2004 at 3:52 AM CST|Updated: Jan. 6, 2005 at 1:36 AM CST
December 27, 2004
Reported by Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) The 2-and-24 New Orleans Hornets have traded shooting guard David Wesley to the Houston Rockets for Jim Jackson and Bostjan Nachbar.
Wesley has played for the Hornets since 1997, averaging nearly 15 points and about four and a-half assists per game. He is the franchise's career leader in games started and ranks in the top three in 12 other categories.
Jackson is a 13-year veteran who plays both shooting guard and small forward. He's averaged about 15 points and five rebounds through his career. Nachbar was the 15th player selected in the 2002 NBA draft. He's averaged about three points over his first two pro seasons.
