Hornets trade Stephenson to Clippers for Hawes, Barnes

The Los Angeles Clippers announced Monday the team has acquired guard/forward Lance Stephenson from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for forward Matt Barnes and center Spencer Hawes.

Stephenson, 24, appeared in 61 games (25 starts) last season for Charlotte, averaging 8.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 25.8 minutes. He spent four seasons in Indiana before signing with the Hornets prior to the 2014-15 season.

Barnes, 35, averaged 10.1 points and 4.0 rebounds in 76 games (74 starts) for L.A. last season. The UCLA product spent three seasons with the Clippers.

Originally signed by the Clippers in July 2014, Hawes, 27, spent one season in Los Angeles. In 73 games (15 starts), he averaged 5.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in 17.5 minutes.