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Hornets sign Lance Stephenson
Lance Stephenson has signed a three-year, $27 million deal to play for the Charlotte Hornets, according to league sources.
The deal was signed early Wednesday morning after Hornets owner Michael Jordan, general manager Rich Cho and coach Steve Clifford met with Stephenson and his representatives Tuesday night in Las Vegas.
The contract, which includes a team option for the final season, ends Stephenson's productive yet volatile stay with the Indiana Pacers.
The Pacers offered Stephenson a five-year, $44 million contract on July 1. But Stephenson, who led the league in triple-doubles, felt the offer undervalued him.
Indiana was unwilling to increase its offer.
Like many teams, the Hornets, while fans of Stephenson's play, had concerns about his antics and attitude. But sources say those concerns were alleviated in Tuesday's face-to-face meeting.
