http://www.nola.com/sports/t-p/index.ssf?/....xml&coll=1<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Regardless of their approach, top priorities include finding a shooter and re-signing Devin Brown, Jannero Pargo and possibly Desmond Mason in the 10-day negotiating period. Free agents cannot sign contracts until July 11.</div>I don't think Pargo will come back unless the team is willing to offer a 3+ year deal, maybe without options. He's looking to settle down, but offer him nothing more than $3-$4 MIL a year. Otherwise, we can do without him; find a second true point in free agency.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The Hornets have six free agents, including Brandon Bass, Linton Johnson and Marc Jackson. None of those players are likely to be re-signed. Bass is a restricted free agent; the Hornets can match any offer he receives.</div>I think Linton Johnson is one of those guys that deserves a chance, but with Julian Wright on board it might just be better to let him go. He put up 4 ppg 3 rpg for us in 13 mpg and is quite athletic, but Wright can give us more even though they have a similar skillset. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Whether they re-sign Mason will largely depend on the type of interest he receives from teams willing to offer a contract that pays more than $8 million a year. Although Scott wants Mason back, plans have been made if he signs with another team. They include shifting Stojakovic from shooting guard to the starting small forward spot and bringing along Wright quickly at the position.</div>So, apparently Scott is willing to throw Wright into the fire, which might not be a bad thing, but at shooting guard? This guy might be wrong anyway, but it is an intriguing scenario.Any thoughts?
