The Charlotte Hornets have a deal in principle to sign Frenchman Tony Parker as their veteran backup to point guard Kemba Walker, an NBA source confirmed to the Observer.
Parker, 36, has spent his entire previous NBA career -- 17 seasons -- with the San Antonio Spurs. However, he has a close friend on the Hornets in fellow Frenchman Nic Batum. Also, new Hornets coach James Borrego is a former Spurs assistant.
Parker fell out of favor with the Spurs last season, averaging just 20 minutes and making 21 starts, in 55 games appearances. The Spurs developed a young point guard in Dejounte Murray.