Sixers trade Hunter to Hornets

02.1.2006

Philadelphia, PA (Basketball News) - The Philadelphia Sixers traded center Steven Hunter to the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets for second round picks in the 2006 and 2007 NBA Drafts.

With starting center Samuel Dalembert injured in the off-season, Hunter started the first 13 games of the season for the Sixers, shooting 51.4 percent from the field and 60.9 percent from the free-throw line. In 38 games this season, the 7-footer averaged 4.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.95 blocks in 17.7 minutes per game.

For his career, Hunter has appeared in 259 games with Orlando, Phoenix and Philadelphia.

The Sixers also signed center Zendon Hamilton to a 10-day contract. Hamilton played 45 games for the 76ers during the 2003-04 season.

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