The New Orleans Hornets' frontcourt is taking shape.Sources with knowledge of the talks told ESPN.com on Sunday that the Hornets and Orlando Magic are closing in on agreement on a sign-and-trade deal that will send Magic forward Ryan Anderson to New Orleans to play alongside prized rookie Anthony Davis.The Hornets were in talks to sign the restricted free agent to an offer sheet, but sources say that trade talks with the Magic have progressed quickly once Orlando officials decided they would not want to match an offer to Anderson that is expected to pay him an annual salary in the $8-$9 million range.As of Sunday afternoon, sources said, both teams were still negotiating what Orlando will receive in return for Anderson. SI.com and the Times-Picayune reported that the Magic will receive young Hornets center Gustavo Ayon in the deal. Source: ESPN
