Hornets Acquire Lee From Grizzles in Three-Team Trade

The Charlotte Hornets acquired guard Courtney Lee from the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade Tuesday that included three other players and four future draft picks.

P.J. Hairston was traded from Charlotte to Memphis, which also acquired forward Chris Andersen from the Miami Heat. The Hornets also parted with point guard Brian Roberts, who was traded to Miami.

The Grizzlies also received four second-round draft picks as part of the trade; two of the picks were from the Hornets and two were from the Heat.

Lee joins a Hornets team that is eighth in the Eastern Conference at 27-26. He is in his eighth NBA season and has established a reputation as a coveted "3-and-D guy," who can knock down open 3-point shots and serve as a capable defender on the wing.

Pistons Acquire Harris From Magic

The Detroit Pistons acquired Tobias Harris from the Orlando Magic in exchange for Brandon Jennings and Ersan Ilyasova, it was announced Tuesday.

Both teams are currently out of playoff position and have been looking to get back in. With Harris, who is averaging 13.7 points and 7.0 rebounds this season, the Pistons get a young power forward with shooting range, but the team will also take on the rest of the four-year, $64 million deal he signed last year.

Harris, 23, is excited about the move.

"I'm ready to make the playoffs!" Harris said in a text message to ESPN.

Thursday, February 18 Schedule (All Times Central)

Utah at Washington, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.